Water pipe tobacco imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $25.4 million of water pipe tobacco in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 155 countries. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $47.4 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 | $25.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $47.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 848 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 916 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
Where the United States imports water pipe tobacco from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $13.3M | 52% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 26% |
| Jordan | $2.3M | 9% |
| Russia | $909K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $893K | 3.5% |
| India | $431K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $422K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $245K | 1% |
| Egypt | $191K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $167K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.56 per kg, 23% below the world average of $8.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water pipe tobacco exports from the United States
The United States exported $5.2 million of water pipe tobacco in 2024 (280 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Uruguay (23%), Paraguay (17%), Kazakhstan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Moldova grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | $1.2M | 23% |
| Paraguay | $873K | 17% |
| Kazakhstan | $786K | 15% |
| Ukraine | $372K | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $352K | 6.8% |
| Japan | $277K | 5.4% |
| Armenia | $206K | 4% |
| Moldova | $177K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $107K | 2.1% |
| Costa Rica | $97K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States water pipe tobacco imports (HS 2403.11): 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 2403.11: Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of water pipe tobacco imported by the United States?
The United States imported water pipe tobacco worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 155 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply water pipe tobacco to the United States?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Jordan (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of water pipe tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.56 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $8.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water pipe tobacco to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2021 at $47.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export water pipe tobacco?
Yes. The United States exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uruguay, Paraguay and Kazakhstan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for water pipe tobacco?
The HS code for water pipe tobacco is subheading 2403.11. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
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