Inflatable ball imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $296.8 million of inflatable ball in 2024 (20.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $296.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $303.8M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $361.4M | 29.4K t |
| 2021 | $223.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $215.9M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $221.5M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $225.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $233.4M | 19.1K t |
Where the United States imports inflatable ball from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Vietnam (29%), Pakistan (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $147.7M | 50% |
| Vietnam | $85.6M | 29% |
| Pakistan | $24.1M | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $20.9M | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $7.4M | 2.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.5M | 1.2% |
| India | $2.9M | 1% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| Cambodia | $719K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $549K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.42 per kg, 44% above the world average of $9.99. 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.
Inflatable ball exports from the United States
Exports of inflatable ball by the United States reached $11.3 million in 2024 (481 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (49%), Mexico (8%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.5M | 49% |
| Mexico | $954K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $826K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $415K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $228K | 2% |
| China | $223K | 2% |
| Japan | $214K | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $207K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $185K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $169K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States inflatable ball imports (HS 9506.62): 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 9506.62: Balls: inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable ball imported by the United States?
The United States imported inflatable ball worth $296.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable ball to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($147.7 million), followed by Vietnam (29%) and Pakistan (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.42 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $9.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inflatable ball to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $233.4 million in 2017 to $296.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $361.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $260.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export inflatable ball?
Yes. The United States exported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $285.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for inflatable ball?
The HS code for inflatable ball is subheading 9506.62. 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.
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