Toothbrush imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toothbrush by the United States reached $315.2 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 20% more 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 | $315.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $262.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $328.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $274.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $256.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $277.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $269.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $247.0M | 10.4K t |
Where the United States imports toothbrush from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (16%), Switzerland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Guatemala grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $145.7M | 46% |
| Germany | $52.0M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $35.9M | 11% |
| Austria | $18.3M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $15.4M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $12.2M | 3.9% |
| India | $11.7M | 3.7% |
| Guatemala | $10.2M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.65 per kg, 90% above the world average of $18.22. 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.
Toothbrush exports from the United States
Exports of toothbrush by the United States reached $109.9 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (44%), Germany (11%), Poland (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $48.8M | 44% |
| Germany | $11.8M | 11% |
| Poland | $9.0M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $6.6M | 6% |
| France | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Argentina | $1.8M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States toothbrush imports (HS 9603.21): 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 9603.21: Brushes: toothbrushes.
Common questions
What is the value of toothbrush imported by the United States?
The United States imported toothbrush worth $315.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothbrush to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($145.7 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Switzerland (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothbrush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.65 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $18.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothbrush to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $247.0 million in 2017 to $315.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $328.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $278.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export toothbrush?
Yes. The United States exported $109.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Poland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $205.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothbrush?
The HS code for toothbrush is subheading 9603.21. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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