Economic Value of Sport Industry

The following facts and figures provide an indication of the economic value of the sport and recreation industry in Australia.

Expenditure by Households

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, catalogue 4156.0 - Sports and Physical Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia, 2011

Sport TV Rights Deals

Figures as reported in the media

Sport Period Value Reference
Australian Rules   $1250million www.heraldsun.com.au (02 Feb 2012)
National Rugby League   $1150million www.news.com.au (09 Aug 2012)
Football Federation Australia 2006 - 2013 $120million www.smh.com.au (08 Feb 2012)
Cricket Australia 7 year deal $315million www.smh.com.au (08 Feb 2012)

Economic Impact of Sydney Olympic Games 2000

Exports of Sport and Recreation Goods from Australia

Figures from Australian Bureau of Statistics, • Sport and Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia • Catlogue 4156.0 • October 2010

The following table provides a breakdown of sport and recreation products exported from Australia

Type of Goods $m
Horses 152.5
Swimwear for Women and Girls 13.1
Sports or physical recreation footwear 10.1
Waterskis, surfboards, sailboards and other water sports equipment 14.3
Golf clubs and other golf equipment 9.1
Boats, yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports 181.0
Spark-ignition marine outboard motors

16.3

swimming pools, paddling pools and other goods for sport or physical recreation 21.5
Total 463.1

Australia's export of sport and recreation products was a tiny fraction of the A$262,015 million total of export of products. This tiny fraction was This 0.18% (nearly 1/5th of a percent)

Imports of Sport and Recreation Goods into Australia

Figures from Australian Bureau of Statistics, • Sport and Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia • Catlogue 4156.0 • October 2010

The following table provides a breakdown of sport and recreation products imported into Australia

Type of Goods $m
Boats, yachts and other vessels 447.9
Gymnasium and Athletics articles/equipment 247.4
Bicyles, non-motorised 239.9
Sport and physical recreation footwear 161.4
Spark ignition marine outboard motors 137.6
Total 2055.5

 

 

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