Golf club trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in golf club was worth $2.08 billion in 2024, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.08B | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.04B | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.86B | 28.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.44B | 21.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.67B | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.62B | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.53B | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.40B | 14.6K t |
Top golf club exporting countries
Exports are led by China (29%), Vietnam (18%) and Japan (14%). 119 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $606.4M | 29% |
| Vietnam | $379.4M | 18% |
| Japan | $280.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $174.5M | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $144.3M | 7% |
| United States | $139.8M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $119.7M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $63.7M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $57.6M | 2.8% |
| France | $31.1M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $23.8M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $16.1M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 29% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Japan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 53% across 163 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $593.6M | 29% |
| South Korea | $298.4M | 14% |
| Japan | $213.8M | 10% |
| Canada | $149.3M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $109.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $85.0M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $84.4M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $72.3M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $62.8M | 3% |
| Germany | $42.2M | 2% |
| Ireland | $30.2M | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $25.8M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $116.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $172.88 per kg and China $92.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Golf club (HS 9506.31) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9506.31: Golf clubs: complete. HS 9506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most golf club?
China exported $606.4 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (18%) and Japan (14%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most golf club?
The United States imported $593.6 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (14%) and Japan (10%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in golf club?
It was worth $2.08 billion in 2024, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.86 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 163 reported imports.
What is the average price of golf club per kg?
The world average declared value was about $116.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $172.88 per kg and China $92.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for golf club?
The HS code for golf club is subheading 9506.31, in chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9506 page.
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