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United Kingdom - Tennis, Badminton Or Similar Rackets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Dec 22, 2023

Import of Tennis and Badminton Rackets in UK Drops by 10% to $2.1M in September 2023

United Kingdom Tennis And Badminton Rackets Imports

In September 2023, approximately 92K units of tennis, badminton or similar rackets were imported into the UK; shrinking by -11.7% compared with the previous month's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 with an increase of 30% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 136K units in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tennis and badminton rackets imports contracted to $2.1M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. In general, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when imports increased by 30% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.9M. From June 2023 to September 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.United Kingdom Tennis And Badminton Rackets Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Tennis And Badminton Rackets in United Kingdom (thousand USD)
Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023
China2,3591,5921,7921,4811,6582,2521,8141,9202,6351,5641,9502,0751,703
Japan19413214291.615090.162.345.636.392.621095.1175
Taiwan (Chinese)10112379.034.465.393.36.138.430.749.259.824.954.6
Pakistan66.06.23.8119N/AN/A12913439.597.857.22.28.3
Others14475.4256140101116179135205165155138156
Total2,8651,9292,2721,8661,9752,5512,1902,2722,9471,9692,4332,3352,098

Imports by Country

In September 2023, China (75K units) constituted the largest tennis and badminton rackets supplier to the UK, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, tennis and badminton rackets imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (6.1K units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (3.1K units), with a 3.3% share.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (-4.2% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.8% per month).

In value terms, China ($1.7M) constituted the largest supplier of tennis and badminton rackets to the UK, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($175K), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 2.6% share.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China stood at -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (-0.8% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.0% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In September 2023, the tennis and badminton rackets price amounted to $22.7 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 1.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 9.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in September 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($28.7 per unit), while the price for the United States ($16.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for tennis and badminton rackets in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 32301560 - Tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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