The forecast for the import of badminton and similar rackets to Japan from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline in volume, starting from 221.05 thousand kilograms in 2024 and decreasing annually to 194.01 thousand kilograms by 2028. This trend reflects a decrease in volume year-on-year.
Analyzing the variations, the import volume is expected to decrease by approximately 3.15% from 2024 to 2025, 3.19% from 2025 to 2026, 3.24% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.26% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year forecast period, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) is negative, indicating an overall downward trend in imports.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in consumer preferences toward new or different sports, changes in domestic production capabilities impacting import needs, and international trade policies affecting importation costs and opportunities.
