Tennis ball imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tennis ball by the United States reached $62.4 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 192 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $86.0 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 | $62.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $72.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $86.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $67.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $65.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $62.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $64.9M | 7.6K t |
Where the United States imports tennis ball from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.0M | 59% |
| Thailand | $20.5M | 33% |
| Philippines | $3.0M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $928K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $275K | 0.4% |
| India | $141K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $108K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $108K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $66K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $62K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.60 per kg, close to the world average of $9.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tennis ball exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported tennis ball worth $1.6 million (119 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (32%), Canada (18%), Brazil (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $500K | 32% |
| Canada | $282K | 18% |
| Brazil | $188K | 12% |
| Ecuador | $88K | 5.7% |
| Barbados | $41K | 2.6% |
| Costa Rica | $39K | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $33K | 2.2% |
| Jamaica | $23K | 1.5% |
| Panama | $20K | 1.3% |
| Bahamas | $19K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tennis ball imports (HS 9506.61): 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 9506.61: Lawn-tennis balls.
Common questions
What is the value of tennis ball imported by the United States?
The United States imported tennis ball worth $62.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 192 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply tennis ball to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($37.0 million), followed by Thailand (33%) and the Philippines (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of tennis ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.60 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $9.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tennis ball to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.9 million in 2017 to $62.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $86.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export tennis ball?
Yes. The United States exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $60.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tennis ball?
The HS code for tennis ball is subheading 9506.61. 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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