Carnival ride exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported carnival ride worth $32.7 million (86 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 82 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $50.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.7M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $37.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 277 t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $34.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 881 t |
Where the United States exports carnival ride to
Most of it went to Mexico (21%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Brazil (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.7M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 16% |
| Brazil | $4.0M | 12% |
| Uruguay | $3.4M | 10% |
| Colombia | $2.1M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $695K | 2.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $679K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $382.29 per kg, 1845% above the world average of $19.66. 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.
Carnival ride imports to the United States
Imports of carnival ride by the United States reached $26.1 million in 2024 (854 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (39%), Italy (21%), Belgium (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.3M | 39% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 21% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 4% |
| Philippines | $991K | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $551K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $350K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carnival ride exports (HS 9508.10): 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 9508.10: Travelling circuses and travelling menageries.
Common questions
What is the value of carnival ride exported by the United States?
The United States exported carnival ride worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 82 countries worldwide, with 32% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy carnival ride from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average export price of carnival ride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $382.29 per kg in 2024, 1845% above the world average of $19.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carnival ride from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2019 at $50.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import carnival ride?
Yes. The United States imported $26.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Italy and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carnival ride?
The HS code for carnival ride is subheading 9508.10. 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 9508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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