Powder puff imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of powder puff by the United States reached $84.6 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. 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 | $84.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $91.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $93.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $94.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $63.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $73.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $73.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $81.5M | 3.3K t |
Where the United States imports powder puff from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.9M | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $997K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $994K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $903K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $871K | 1% |
| Mexico | $584K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $523K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.89 per kg, close to the world average of $16.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Powder puff exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported powder puff worth $17.0 million (331 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 119 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (20%), France (13%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.4M | 20% |
| France | $2.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $962K | 5.7% |
| Qatar | $957K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $784K | 4.6% |
| Australia | $547K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $484K | 2.9% |
| China | $455K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States powder puff imports (HS 9616.20): 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 9616.20: Powder puffs and pads: for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of powder puff imported by the United States?
The United States imported powder puff worth $84.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 207 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply powder puff to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($73.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of powder puff per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.89 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $16.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of powder puff to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.5 million in 2017 to $84.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $94.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export powder puff?
Yes. The United States exported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $67.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for powder puff?
The HS code for powder puff is subheading 9616.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9616 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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