HS Code:
Baby carriages, including strollers, fall under HS Code 871500. This category encompasses a range of products designed for transporting infants and young children, such as prams, pushchairs, and collapsible strollers. These products are essential for child mobility and safety, often incorporating features like adjustable seating, storage compartments, and safety harnesses. The global trade of baby carriages is driven by factors such as birth rates, urbanization, and increasing demand for premium, lightweight, and technologically advanced products in both developed and emerging markets.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.2 billion
48% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 300 million
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 250 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable materials
Manufacturers are shifting towards recyclable fabrics and non-toxic materials to meet consumer preferences and regulatory standards, increasing production costs but also market appeal.
2021-2023
Growth in e-commerce sales channels
Online platforms have become a dominant sales channel, enabling smaller brands to reach global markets and increasing competition with traditional retailers.
2020-2022
Technological innovation in stroller design
Introduction of smart strollers with features like self-folding mechanisms, app connectivity, and built-in sensors for monitoring child safety is driving premium segment growth.
2022-2023
The European Union updated its safety standards under EN 1888, mandating stricter testing for stability and chemical content in materials used in baby carriages.
March 2023
Exporters to the EU market must invest in compliance, potentially increasing costs but ensuring higher safety and consumer trust.
A partial trade agreement between the US and China reduced tariffs on baby carriages from 10% to 5%, facilitating smoother trade flows and benefiting US consumers with lower prices.
January 2023
This reduction is expected to boost Chinese exports to the US, maintaining China's dominance in the market.
India has seen a surge in domestic production of baby carriages, supported by government incentives under the 'Make in India' initiative to reduce reliance on imports.
June 2022
This may lead to a decline in imports from traditional exporters like China, while creating new regional competition in South Asia.