Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools

9506 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Sports Equipment. In 2023, Sports Equipment were the world's 139th most traded product, with a total trade of $31.3B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Sports Equipment decreased by -19.6%, from $39B to $31.3B. Trade in Sports Equipment represent 0.14% of total world trade.

Sports Equipment are a part of Toys, games, & sports. They include Gym and athletics equipment, Sports & Pool Equipment (n.e.s.), Golf equipment except balls and clubs, Golf clubs, Watersport equipment, Inflatable balls, Snow-skis and parts, Ice skates, roller skates, skating boots, Golf balls, and Snow-ski fastenings (ski-bindings), among others.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Sports Equipment  were China ($14.9B), Chinese Taipei ($2.08B), United States ($1.53B), Vietnam ($1.27B), and Germany ($1.04B).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Sports Equipment were United States ($7.71B), Germany ($1.61B), France ($1.45B), Canada ($1.41B), and Japan ($1.39B).

Ranking Sports Equipment ranks 492nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Swimming pools and paddling pools are used for recreational purposes. They can be made from a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, and metal.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)China$14.9B
Top Destination (2023)United States$7.71B

In 2023 Sports Equipment were the world's 139th most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2023, the top exporters of Sports Equipment were China ($14.9B), Chinese Taipei ($2.08B), United States ($1.53B), Vietnam ($1.27B), and Germany ($1.04B).

In 2023, the top importers of Sports Equipment were United States ($7.71B), Germany ($1.61B), France ($1.45B), Canada ($1.41B), and Japan ($1.39B).

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Exporters of Sports Equipment (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)United Kingdom$60.4M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Hong Kong$205M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Sports Equipment grew the fastest in United Kingdom ($60.4M), Poland ($48.2M), Singapore ($27.5M), Ukraine ($23.7M), and Slovakia ($20.8M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Sports Equipment were Hong Kong ($205M), Vietnam ($93.2M), Malaysia ($82.9M), India ($39.5M), and Russia ($37.5M).

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Exporters of Sports Equipment (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Sports Equipment (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Sports Equipment.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.55. This means that most of the exports of Sports Equipment are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Sports Equipment

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$14.4B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$6.18B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Sports Equipment. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Sports Equipment during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Sports Equipment were China ($14.4B), Chinese Taipei ($1.88B), Vietnam ($912M), Thailand ($544M), and Pakistan ($418M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Sports Equipment were United States ($6.18B), Canada ($1.06B), South Korea ($867M), United Kingdom ($803M), and France ($797M).

Net Trade (2023)

Disaggregation

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In 2023, the world most traded Sports Equipment, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Gym and athletics equipment ($9.76B), Sports & Pool Equipment (n.e.s.) ($7.39B), Golf equipment except balls and clubs ($2.68B), Golf clubs ($2.02B), and Watersport equipment ($1.73B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Sports Equipment (2023)
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Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Sports Equipment.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Sports Equipment by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Korea+ $168M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALVietnam+ $51.3M

Sports Equipment’s highest export potential is South Korea. With an export gap of $168M.  Sports Equipment’s highest import potential is Vietnam with an import gap of $51.3M.

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Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Sports Equipment to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2023)

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