Snow ski imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $183.3 million of snow ski in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $285.5 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 | $183.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $247.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $285.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $212.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $158.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $181.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $158.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $148.6M | 3.3K t |
Where the United States imports snow ski from
The largest suppliers were Austria (26%), China (15%), Bulgaria (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $48.6M | 27% |
| China | $26.8M | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $16.4M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $14.4M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $14.4M | 7.8% |
| Slovenia | $11.6M | 6.3% |
| France | $10.7M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.6M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.40 per kg, 25% above the world average of $45.97. 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.
Snow ski exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported snow ski worth $10.9 million (181 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (25%), Canada (14%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 25% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 10% |
| Australia | $735K | 6.8% |
| France | $627K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $547K | 5% |
| Japan | $439K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $404K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $339K | 3.1% |
| Norway | $326K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States snow ski imports (HS 9506.11): 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 9506.11: Skis: for snow.
Common questions
What is the value of snow ski imported by the United States?
The United States imported snow ski worth $183.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 146 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply snow ski to the United States?
Austria was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($48.6 million), followed by China (15%) and Bulgaria (9%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 47 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of snow ski per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.40 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $45.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of snow ski to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148.6 million in 2017 to $183.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $285.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $196.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export snow ski?
Yes. The United States exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $172.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for snow ski?
The HS code for snow ski is subheading 9506.11. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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