Ski equipment imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported ski equipment worth $21.6 million (505 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 181 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.1 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 | $21.6M | 505 t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 896 t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 820 t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 608 t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 988 t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 912 t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 671 t |
Where the United States imports ski equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Taiwan (21%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 21% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $886K | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | $649K | 3% |
| France | $516K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $387K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $386K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.71 per kg, 64% above the world average of $26.03. 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.
Ski equipment exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported ski equipment worth $5.4 million (184 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. Most of it went to Panama (16%), Canada (13%), Jamaica (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | $849K | 16% |
| Canada | $695K | 13% |
| Jamaica | $375K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $374K | 7% |
| Mexico | $357K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $248K | 4.6% |
| Chile | $205K | 3.8% |
| Norway | $193K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $186K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $138K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ski equipment imports (HS 9506.19): 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 9506.19: Snow-ski equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of ski equipment imported by the United States?
The United States imported ski equipment worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 505 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply ski equipment to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of ski equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.71 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $26.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ski equipment to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export ski equipment?
Yes. The United States exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Panama, Canada and Jamaica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ski equipment?
The HS code for ski equipment is subheading 9506.19. 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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