Party decoration imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of party decoration by the United States reached $2.04 billion in 2024 (175.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.04B | 175.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.93B | 149.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.18B | 166.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.66B | 133.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 102.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.21B | 123.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.12B | 101.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 92.0K t |
Where the United States imports party decoration from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.88B | 93% |
| Vietnam | $36.2M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $18.7M | 0.9% |
| Canada | $13.2M | 0.7% |
| India | $13.1M | 0.6% |
| Cambodia | $13.1M | 0.6% |
| Bahamas | $12.7M | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $9.0M | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $3.3M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.60 per kg, 35% above the world average of $8.57. 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.
Party decoration exports from the United States
Exports of party decoration by the United States reached $69.7 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 196 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (30%), France (9%), United Kingdom (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.9M | 30% |
| France | $6.0M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 4% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| New Zealand | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| China | $2.3M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States party decoration imports (HS 9505.90): 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 9505.90: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks: other than Christmas festivity articles.
Common questions
What is the value of party decoration imported by the United States?
The United States imported party decoration worth $2.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 51% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply party decoration to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($1.88 billion), followed by Vietnam (2%) and Mexico (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 102 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of party decoration per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.60 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $8.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of party decoration to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.01 billion in 2017 to $2.04 billion in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $2.18 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.54 billion a year.
Does the United States also export party decoration?
Yes. The United States exported $69.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, France and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.97 billion a year.
What is the HS code for party decoration?
The HS code for party decoration is subheading 9505.90. 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 9505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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