According to SGMA International the dollar value growth rate of U.S. exports of sporting goods declined by 7.1% in 2002, reversing a recent period of growth. (See table below.)
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U.S. Sporting Goods Exports January – December |
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| Year | Value of Export | % Change vs. Prior Year |
| 1995 | $ 2.19 Billion | +21.7% |
| 1996 | $ 2.34 Billion | +6.8% |
| 1997 | $ 2.35 Billion | +0.4% |
| 1998 | $ 1.95 Billion | -17.0% |
| 1999 | $ 1.80 Billion | -7.9% |
| 2000 | $ 1.88 Billion | +4.7% |
| 2001 | $ 1.96 Billion | +4.3% |
| 2002 | $ 1.82 Billion | -7.1% |
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Source: U.S. Commerce Department |
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“The decrease in the value of U.S. exports for 2002 reflects the generally soft worldwide economy dampening the demand for sports related products,” said Sebastian DiCasoli, SGMA International’s director of market intelligence. “This occurred despite a decline in the value of the U.S. dollar of about 11% in 2002 vs. 2001 according to the Federal Reserve Bank.”
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LARGEST INCREASES(+) ($000) Other Inflatables Other Golf Equipment Bowling Balls |
2002 $4,987 65,532 23,810 |
2001 $4,010 53,521 19,846 |
%Change +24.4 +22.4 +20.0 |
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LARGEST DECREASES(-) ($000) Non-Inflatable Balls Golf Clubs Snow Ski Equipment |
2002 $3,985 325,038 65,215 |
2001 $5,989 415,099 81,589 |
%Change -33.5 -21.7 -20.1 |
The sporting goods products included in these statistics are limited to archery, tennis, bowling, billiards, fishing tackle, water skis, roller skates, team sports, playground, snow ski equipment, and gym and exercise equipment. Significant amounts of camping equipment, other recreation equipment, and sports apparel are excluded from the export statistics. The actual amount of exports is understated for this reason, plus shipments from overseas factories of U.S. companies are not included in the U.S. Commerce Department statistics. The dollar value of exports used in this report is f.a.s. (free alongside ship) value at the U.S. port of export, including inland freight, insurance, and other charges incurred in transporting the product at this point.
| U.S. Sporting Goods Exports ($000) | |||
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| 2002 | 2001 | % Change | |
| Archery Equipment | $29,491 | $25,003 | 17.9% |
| Athletic Footwear (leather) | 54,072 | 56,973 | -5.1% |
| Athletic Footwear (non-leather) | 86,423 | 83,209 | 3.9% |
| Total Athletic Footwear | $140,495 | $140,182 | 0.2% |
| Baseball/Softball Equipment | 23,322 | 24,099 | -3.2% |
| Billiard/Pool Equipment | 16,574 | 19,856 | -16.5% |
| Bowling Balls | 23,810 | 19,846 | 20.0% |
| Other Bowling Equipment | 72,160 | 81,505 | -11.5% |
| Fishing Tackle | 108,953 | 123,053 | -11.5% |
| Golf Bags | 7,093 | 6,460 | 9.8% |
| Golf Balls | 144,204 | 155,091 | -7.0% |
| Golf Clubs | 325,038 | 415,099 | -21.7% |
| Golf Club Parts | 143,460 | 153,191 | -6.4% |
| Other Golf Equipment | 65,532 | 53,521 | 22.4% |
| Total Golf Equipment | $685,327 | $783,362 | -12.5% |
| Basketballs | 2,167 | 2,388 | -9.3% |
| Other Inflatables | 4,987 | 4,010 | 24.4% |
| Total Inflatable Balls | $7,154 | $6,398 | 11.8% |
| Non-Inflatable Balls | 3,985 | 5,989 | -33.5% |
| Other Gymnastic Equip. | 214,590 | 225,833 | -5.0% |
| Gym/Exercise Equipment | 388,152 | 378,670 | 2.5% |
| Rollerskates & Parts | 21,678 | 21,583 | 0.4% |
| Snow Ski Equipment | 65,215 | 81,589 | -20.1% |
| Sport Gloves | 4,310 | 5,354 | -19.5% |
| Tennis Balls | 3,840 | 4,319 | -11.1% |
| Tennis Rackets | 1,271 | 1,985 | -36.0% |
| Other Tennis Equipment | 4,600 | 5,393 | -14.7% |
| Total Tennis Equipment | 9,711 | $11,697 | -17.0% |
| Water Skis | 5,800 | 6,313 | -8.1% |
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Total Sporting Goods Exports |
$ 1,820,727 |
$ 1,960,332 |
-7.1% |
