Sports ball imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports ball by the United States reached $174.8 million in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 15% 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 | $174.8M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $204.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $207.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $135.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $109.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $159.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $135.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $146.7M | 11.5K t |
Where the United States imports sports ball from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.3M | 63% |
| Costa Rica | $23.7M | 14% |
| Cambodia | $12.5M | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $7.4M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 1.6% |
| India | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $865K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.67 per kg, close to the world average of $10.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports ball exports from the United States
Exports of sports ball by the United States reached $8.4 million in 2024 (494 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (31%), Japan (9%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+866% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.6M | 31% |
| Japan | $789K | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $738K | 8.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $637K | 7.6% |
| Malaysia | $308K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $288K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $275K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $245K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $199K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $153K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sports ball imports (HS 9506.69): 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 9506.69: Balls: (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis).
Common questions
What is the value of sports ball imported by the United States?
The United States imported sports ball worth $174.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 210 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports ball to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($109.3 million), followed by Costa Rica (14%) and Cambodia (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.67 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $10.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports ball to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146.7 million in 2017 to $174.8 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $207.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export sports ball?
Yes. The United States exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Japan and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $166.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports ball?
The HS code for sports ball is subheading 9506.69. 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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