2025 Q1 Overview of China's Sporting Goods Import and Export Performance
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According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, the total value of China’s merchandise imports and exports in Q1 2025 reached USD 1.43437 trillion, representing a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 0.2%. Of this, exports amounted to USD 853.67 billion (+5.8% YoY), while imports totaled USD 580.7 billion (-7% YoY). The trade surplus expanded significantly to USD 272.97 billion, compared to USD 183.66 billion in Q1 2024.
1. Trade with Key Partners
China–U.S. bilateral trade reached USD 154.59 billion in Q1 2025, increasing by 2.9% YoY. Exports to the United States totaled USD 115.62 billion (+4.5% YoY), while imports from the U.S. fell slightly to USD 38.97 billion (-1.4% YoY). Exports to the EU, UK, Japan, India, Latin America, and Africa generally increased, while imports from these regions declined. Both imports and exports with ASEAN countries recorded positive growth.
2. Sporting Goods Trade Overview
Based on the commodity classification in the *Import and Export Tariff Schedule of the People’s Republic of China*, the China Sporting Goods Federation (CSGF) identified 77 sporting goods subcategories under 8-digit HS codes for statistical observation.
In Q1 2025, China’s total import and export value of sporting goods reached USD 7.807 billion, marking a YoY increase of 3.90%. Among this, exports totaled USD 7.464 billion (+4.04% YoY), while imports reached USD 343 million (+1.18% YoY).
3. Export Structure and Category Performance
Export performance across sporting goods categories was mixed. Notably, fitness equipment and treadmills experienced substantial growth, with YoY increases of 19.83% and 17.08%, respectively. These two categories jointly contributed USD 259 million in export growth, accounting for 89.31% of the total increase in sporting goods exports. As such, they served as the primary drivers of growth for the sector in Q1.
Table1.Breakdown of Export Value and Growth Rates for Key Sporting Goods Categories in Q1 2025
4. Export Market Distribution
Analysis of the top ten destination markets for China’s sporting goods exports in 2024 reveals notable volatility in Q1 2025. Exports to the United States reached RMB 2.403 billion (+9.64% YoY), with additional increases observed in exports to the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada.
In contrast, exports to Japan, Russia, Australia, South Korea, and Malaysia declined, with the most significant drops recorded in exports to Malaysia (-29.34%) and Australia (-21.91%).
Table2. Export Value and Year-on-Year Growth Rate of Sporting Goods to Major Partner Countries in Q1 2025
1. Trade with Key Partners
China–U.S. bilateral trade reached USD 154.59 billion in Q1 2025, increasing by 2.9% YoY. Exports to the United States totaled USD 115.62 billion (+4.5% YoY), while imports from the U.S. fell slightly to USD 38.97 billion (-1.4% YoY). Exports to the EU, UK, Japan, India, Latin America, and Africa generally increased, while imports from these regions declined. Both imports and exports with ASEAN countries recorded positive growth.
2. Sporting Goods Trade Overview
Based on the commodity classification in the *Import and Export Tariff Schedule of the People’s Republic of China*, the China Sporting Goods Federation (CSGF) identified 77 sporting goods subcategories under 8-digit HS codes for statistical observation.
In Q1 2025, China’s total import and export value of sporting goods reached USD 7.807 billion, marking a YoY increase of 3.90%. Among this, exports totaled USD 7.464 billion (+4.04% YoY), while imports reached USD 343 million (+1.18% YoY).
3. Export Structure and Category Performance
Export performance across sporting goods categories was mixed. Notably, fitness equipment and treadmills experienced substantial growth, with YoY increases of 19.83% and 17.08%, respectively. These two categories jointly contributed USD 259 million in export growth, accounting for 89.31% of the total increase in sporting goods exports. As such, they served as the primary drivers of growth for the sector in Q1.
Table1.Breakdown of Export Value and Growth Rates for Key Sporting Goods Categories in Q1 2025
4. Export Market Distribution
Analysis of the top ten destination markets for China’s sporting goods exports in 2024 reveals notable volatility in Q1 2025. Exports to the United States reached RMB 2.403 billion (+9.64% YoY), with additional increases observed in exports to the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada.
In contrast, exports to Japan, Russia, Australia, South Korea, and Malaysia declined, with the most significant drops recorded in exports to Malaysia (-29.34%) and Australia (-21.91%).
Table2. Export Value and Year-on-Year Growth Rate of Sporting Goods to Major Partner Countries in Q1 2025
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