Table tennis paddle imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of table tennis paddle by the United Kingdom reached $9.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.5 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 | $9.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports table tennis paddle from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), France (30%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 35% |
| France | $2.9M | 30% |
| India | $1.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $875K | 9.2% |
| Portugal | $381K | 4% |
| Spain | $169K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $125K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $90K | 1% |
| Sweden | $85K | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $78K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table tennis paddle exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $491 thousand of table tennis paddle in 2024 (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (17%), Thailand (12%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Barbados grew fastest (+598% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $83K | 17% |
| Thailand | $58K | 12% |
| United States | $39K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $35K | 7.1% |
| France | $31K | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $26K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $20K | 4% |
| Barbados | $15K | 3.1% |
| China | $15K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom table tennis paddle imports (HS 9506.40): 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 9506.40: Table-tennis articles and equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of table tennis paddle imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported table tennis paddle worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply table tennis paddle to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (30%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of table tennis paddle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of table tennis paddle to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2020 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export table tennis paddle?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $491 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Thailand and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for table tennis paddle?
The HS code for table tennis paddle is subheading 9506.40. 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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