Sports ball imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports ball by the United Kingdom reached $20.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.8 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 | $20.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sports ball from
Most of the value came from China (28%), India (22%), Pakistan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 28% |
| India | $4.5M | 22% |
| Pakistan | $3.9M | 20% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 7.4% |
| Australia | $990K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $980K | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $616K | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $349K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $232K | 1.2% |
| United States | $199K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.28 per kg, 32% above the world average of $10.79. 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.
Sports ball exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported sports ball worth $5.4 million (246 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Australia (19%), Ireland (14%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.0M | 19% |
| Ireland | $743K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $540K | 10% |
| France | $518K | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $491K | 9.1% |
| Pakistan | $217K | 4% |
| United States | $217K | 4% |
| Canada | $212K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $181K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $88K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sports ball imports (HS 9506.69): 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 9506.69: Balls: (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis).
Common questions
What is the value of sports ball imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sports ball worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports ball to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (22%) and Pakistan (20%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.28 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $10.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports ball to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $33.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sports ball?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports ball?
The HS code for sports ball is subheading 9506.69. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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