The total value of U.S. sporting goods imports was $4,703.1 million for the final three months of the year compared to $4,499.4 million, led by a 13% surge in apparel imports to $1,224.1 million from $1,082.2 million and a 6% gain in sneaker imports to $1,384.1 million from $1,303.7 million. That was partially offset by a 1% decline in equipment import value to $2,095.0 million from $2,113.4 million.

Our quarterly study of U.S. imports is drawn from the International Trade Commission’s database on imports using proprietary queries developed by SGI. Dollar values are based on declared customs value and unit values ... Log in to view full article.