In EU countries, imports of sporting goods amounted to €10.8 billion

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Il Sole 24 Ore

EU sports sector grows, driving billions and creating jobs through increasing equipment imports.

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The sporting goods sector is growing across the European Union, encompassing items from footwear to watercraft and aquatic sports equipment, driving billions in economic activity and creating new jobs. In 2024, imports of products for amateur, recreational, or competitive sports from outside the EU reached 10.8 billion euros, accounting for 0.4% of total EU imports.

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