Snow ski imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of snow ski by the United Kingdom reached $8.6 million in 2024 (133 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.9 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 | $8.6M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 238 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 401 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 292 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 294 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 263 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports snow ski from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Austria (20%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 21% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 20% |
| France | $1.4M | 17% |
| Bulgaria | $587K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $424K | 5% |
| Spain | $417K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $346K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $318K | 3.7% |
| United States | $312K | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | $294K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.22 per kg, 40% above the world average of $45.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Snow ski exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of snow ski by the United Kingdom reached $793 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). Most of it went to China (23%), United States (14%), Hong Kong (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $180K | 23% |
| United States | $114K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $53K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $46K | 5.9% |
| Austria | $40K | 5% |
| Italy | $31K | 4% |
| Japan | $31K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 3.8% |
| France | $30K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $30K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom snow ski imports (HS 9506.11): 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 9506.11: Skis: for snow.
Common questions
What is the value of snow ski imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported snow ski worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply snow ski to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Austria (20%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of snow ski per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.22 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $45.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of snow ski to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export snow ski?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $793 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for snow ski?
The HS code for snow ski is subheading 9506.11. 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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