🇺🇸 United States imports of transfers and decals: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $114.1 million of transfers and decals in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 204 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $176.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of transfers and decals by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $113.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $113.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $176.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $88.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $107.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $101.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $95.7M | 2.4K t |
Where the United States imports transfers and decals from
Most of the value came from China (20%), Germany (16%), Mexico (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $22.3M | 20% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.7M | 16% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $16.3M | 14% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $14.4M | 13% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.0M | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $5.8M | 5.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $4.6M | 4% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $3.8M | 3.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.3M | 2% |
Types of transfers and decals under HS 4908
| 4908.90 | Printed matter: transfers (decalcomanias), other than vitrifiable | 95% |
| 4908.10 | Printed matter: transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4908.
Average import price of transfers and decals
The average declared value was about $40.55 per kg, 56% above the world average of $26.07. 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.
The United States also exports transfers and decals
In 2024, the United States exported transfers and decals worth $67.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 147 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (41%), Canada (17%), Brazil (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $27.8M | 41% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $11.1M | 17% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $4.1M | 6.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.1M | 4.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $988K | 1.5% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $871K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4908: Transfers (decalcomanias).
Transfers and decals trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of transfers and decals imported by the United States?
The United States imported transfers and decals worth $114.1 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import transfers and decals from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (20%), Germany (16%), Mexico (14%).
What is the average import price of transfers and decals in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $40.55 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $26.07 per kg.
Does the United States export transfers and decals?
Yes. The United States exported transfers and decals worth $67.4 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Brazil.
What is the HS code for transfers and decals?
Transfers and decals falls under HS heading 4908 (Transfers (decalcomanias)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading transfers and decals with the United States?
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