Ski equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.7 million of ski equipment in 2024 (269 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 233 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 364 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 189 t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 748 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 389 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 251 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 254 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ski equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Taiwan (10%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $281K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $265K | 9.8% |
| France | $198K | 7.3% |
| United States | $138K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $95K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $65K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 2% |
| Austria | $51K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.10 per kg, 61% below the world average of $26.03, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ski equipment exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of ski equipment by the United Kingdom reached $785 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). Most of it went to France (20%), Netherlands (12%), Sweden (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $158K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 12% |
| Sweden | $75K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $38K | 4.9% |
| Iceland | $37K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $33K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 4.2% |
| India | $32K | 4.1% |
| Australia | $27K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $23K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ski equipment imports (HS 9506.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9506.19: Snow-ski equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of ski equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ski equipment worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ski equipment to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Taiwan (10%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of ski equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.10 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $26.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ski equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ski equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $785 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ski equipment?
The HS code for ski equipment is subheading 9506.19. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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