China exports $9.96 bn of sporting goods in H1 2026

China’s exports of sporting goods and equipment reached 67.53 billion yuan (~$9.96 billion) in the first half of 2026, keeping the country central to global sports equipment sourcing, according to the latest figures cited by the China State Council Information Office (SCIO).Lyu Daliang, spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs (GAC) of China, said at SCIO press conference that first-half exports included sports balls worth 3.08 billion yuan, a product category closely tracked by buyers sourcing sports and event-related merchandise.

China’s sporting goods and equipment exports reached 67.53 billion yuan (~$9.96 billion) in H1 2026, customs figures cited by the China State Council Information Office showed.
The total included 3.08 billion yuan of sports balls, relevant to buyers of sports and event merchandise.
For sourcing teams, this reinforces China’s role as a major export base and the world’s largest sporting goods.

China has remained the world’s largest exporter of sporting goods in recent years.

Chinese-made products include FIFA World Cup match balls and table tennis tables used at the Olympics.

For sourcing teams with sports categories, the customs data indicated that China continues to be a major export base for sporting goods and equipment in the period covered.

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