Opportunities in the Global Golf Club Market 2004-2009, January 2004
Background:
Golf is a popular game not only in the US but all over the world and it is growing in countries such as Korea, Japan, India, China, Germany, UK and South Africa. Within the last 5 years, the golf industry has seen a significant growth rate of 5-15% annually at various regions of the world. The Golf market in India and China has been forecasted to grow over 25% annually in the next five years. Worldwide, golf is a $7.1 billion industry and includes golf clubs, balls, apparel, foot wear, bags and gloves. This report focuses on the golf club industry, which is a $3.9 billion industry and uses mainly carbon composite or steel as a golf shaft material.
Never before there has been a report addressing the markets, opportunities, materials and technology issues of the golf club market. This unique report from Lucintel will provide you with all the valuable information and tools that you may need in operating your business successfully in the golf club industry. The report can potentially save you hundreds of hours of your personal research time and can significantly benefit you in expanding your business in the $3.9 billion golf club industry. In today’s global economy, you need every advantage that you can find to keep you ahead in your business. Learn about current and future trends, identify key players, and explore the directions that the golf industry is heading for.
Features of This Report:
To make any investment, business or strategic decision, you need timely and adequate information. This market report fulfills this core need. This is an indispensable reference guide for golf club manufacturers, composite material suppliers, OEMs, investors, researchers, engineers, distributors and many more, who are dealing with the golf club market. Some of the features of this market report are:
The study is intended for material suppliers, golf club manufacturers, OEMs, investors, executives and consultants. The multi-client market studies from Lucintel is used by small to multinational
Fortune 500 companies and utilized for a variety of reasons:
Golf is a popular game not only in the US but all over the world and it is growing in countries such as Korea, Japan, India, China, Germany, UK and South Africa. Within the last 5 years, the golf industry has seen a significant growth rate of 5-15% annually at various regions of the world. The Golf market in India and China has been forecasted to grow over 25% annually in the next five years. Worldwide, golf is a $7.1 billion industry and includes golf clubs, balls, apparel, foot wear, bags and gloves. This report focuses on the golf club industry, which is a $3.9 billion industry and uses mainly carbon composite or steel as a golf shaft material.
Never before there has been a report addressing the markets, opportunities, materials and technology issues of the golf club market. This unique report from Lucintel will provide you with all the valuable information and tools that you may need in operating your business successfully in the golf club industry. The report can potentially save you hundreds of hours of your personal research time and can significantly benefit you in expanding your business in the $3.9 billion golf club industry. In today’s global economy, you need every advantage that you can find to keep you ahead in your business. Learn about current and future trends, identify key players, and explore the directions that the golf industry is heading for.
Features of This Report:
To make any investment, business or strategic decision, you need timely and adequate information. This market report fulfills this core need. This is an indispensable reference guide for golf club manufacturers, composite material suppliers, OEMs, investors, researchers, engineers, distributors and many more, who are dealing with the golf club market. Some of the features of this market report are:
- Global and regional analysis of the golf club market. The market size in terms of $ value and in terms of number of golf club units sold.
- Growth trend and market forecast until 2009.
- Major golf club manufacturers and their market share in the golf club industry.
- Emerging markets and opportunities for the golf club industry.
- Number of golfers and golf courses by region. Growth trends in number of golfers and golf courses.
- Golf club market breakdown by type of raw material (steel, carbon composites, etc.) used.
- Composite materials consumption in the golf club market. Market break down by type of resins and fibers.
- Composites consumption by manufacturing process.
- Import and export market for golf clubs. Cost of golf clubs supplied by China, Mexico, Japan, UK and various other countries.
- End user analysis.
- List of 47 golf club manufacturers who utilize carbon composite as a raw material for making golf shafts
The study is intended for material suppliers, golf club manufacturers, OEMs, investors, executives and consultants. The multi-client market studies from Lucintel is used by small to multinational
Fortune 500 companies and utilized for a variety of reasons:
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Business presentation
- Determination of market size and trend
- Competitive materials analysis
- Personnel training
- Budgeting
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. GOLF INDUSTRY: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Past, present and future trends in the golf industry.
Golf basics and industry outlook.
3. GLOBAL AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS ON THE GOLF CLUB MARKET
Market overview.
Key industry players.
Global market size of golf club in terms of $ and number of units.
Market share by industry leaders.
Regional analysis. Golf club market by leading worldwide countries such as the US, Canada,
Japan, Korea, Germany, UK, France, India, China, and more.
Number of golfers and golf courses by region. Growth trends in number of golfers and golf courses around the world.
Import and export market for golf clubs.
Average cost of golf clubs supplied by various countries such as China, Mexico, Japan, UK and more.
4. MARKET TRENDS AND FORECAST
Trends in the golf club industry. Growth rates in golf club market for various regions of the world.
Forecast for golf club industry until 2009.
5. COMPOSITES IN THE GOLF CLUB MARKET
Golf club market breakdown by type of raw materials used.
Amount of carbon composite usage by type of fiber and resin.
Trends in the use of carbon fiber in the golf industry.
Golf club market by type of manufacturing process.
6. EMERGING MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Identification of golf club market with higher growth potential.
Future growth opportunities.
7. GOLF CLUB SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS
Profiles of golf club suppliers.
Market shares of various golf club suppliers.
Company description on 47 golf manufacturers, who utilize carbon composites for making golf clubs.
8. END USER ANALYSIS
Characteristics of golfers.
Factors affecting end users’ decisions.
Differences in general specifications for golf clubs.
Future demands.
2. GOLF INDUSTRY: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Past, present and future trends in the golf industry.
Golf basics and industry outlook.
3. GLOBAL AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS ON THE GOLF CLUB MARKET
Market overview.
Key industry players.
Global market size of golf club in terms of $ and number of units.
Market share by industry leaders.
Regional analysis. Golf club market by leading worldwide countries such as the US, Canada,
Japan, Korea, Germany, UK, France, India, China, and more.
Number of golfers and golf courses by region. Growth trends in number of golfers and golf courses around the world.
Import and export market for golf clubs.
Average cost of golf clubs supplied by various countries such as China, Mexico, Japan, UK and more.
4. MARKET TRENDS AND FORECAST
Trends in the golf club industry. Growth rates in golf club market for various regions of the world.
Forecast for golf club industry until 2009.
5. COMPOSITES IN THE GOLF CLUB MARKET
Golf club market breakdown by type of raw materials used.
Amount of carbon composite usage by type of fiber and resin.
Trends in the use of carbon fiber in the golf industry.
Golf club market by type of manufacturing process.
6. EMERGING MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Identification of golf club market with higher growth potential.
Future growth opportunities.
7. GOLF CLUB SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS
Profiles of golf club suppliers.
Market shares of various golf club suppliers.
Company description on 47 golf manufacturers, who utilize carbon composites for making golf clubs.
8. END USER ANALYSIS
Characteristics of golfers.
Factors affecting end users’ decisions.
Differences in general specifications for golf clubs.
Future demands.
LIST OF FIGURES
(84 figures and charts as listed below)
1. Executive Summary
Fig. 1.1 Market share by major manufacturers in the US golf club industry.
Fig. 1.2 Number of golfers, by regions, in the year 2003.
Fig. 1.3 Consumption of golf clubs in different regions in year 2003.
Fig. 1.4 Percentage market distribution of golf clubs for various regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 1.5 Growth trend in production of golf clubs in the US golf club market (1998-2003).
Fig. 1.6 Growth trend in the demand of golf clubs in the US golf club market (1997-2003).
Fig. 1.7 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region in 2003.
Fig. 1.8 Golf club market distribution by various countries in 2003.
Fig. 1.9 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region for 2009.
Fig. 1.10 Golf market distribution by various countries in 2009.
Fig. 1.11 Dollar shipment by major countries in the US golf club market.
Fig. 1.12 Import market distribution by major countries for the US golf club market.
Fig. 1.13 Cost per golf club offered by various countries to the US golf club market.
Fig. 1.14 Distribution of raw materials in the golf club market.
Fig. 1.15 Amount of composites consumption in the golf industry for various regions in 2003.
Fig. 1.16 Distribution of composites by regions in the worldwide golf market in 2009.
Fig. 1.17 Composites shipment by region in 2009.
2. Golf Industry Overview: Past, Present and Future
Fig. 2.1 Number of golf courses in different regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 2.2 Number of golfers per golf courses in different countries of world in 2003.
3. Global and Regional Analysis of the Golf Club Market
Fig. 3.1 Revenues generated by major players in selling of golf clubs.
Fig. 3.2 Market share by major golf club manufactures in the North American golf market in 2003.
Fig. 3.3 Number of golfers in different regions in year 2003.
Fig. 3.4 Distribution of golfers in different regions in year 2003.
Fig. 3.5 Number of golfers in different country in North America in 2003.
Fig. 3.6 Percentage of golfers in different country in North America, 2003.
Fig. 3.7 Number of golfers in different Asian countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.8 Distribution of Asian golfers in 2003.
Fig. 3.9 Number of golfers (in thousands) in various parts of the European countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.10 Distribution of golfers in European countries.
Fig. 3.11 Number of golfers per 100 people.
Fig. 3.12 Number of golf courses for various regions of the world for the year 2003.
Fig. 3.13 Distribution of worldwide golf courses in 2003.
Fig. 3.14 Number of golf courses by North American countries in year 2003.
Fig. 3.15 North American golf course distribution by region in 2003.
Fig. 3.16 Number of golf courses in Asian countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.17 Asian golf course distribution by countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.18 Number of golf courses in European countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.19 Golf course distribution by European countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.20 Growth trend of golfers in the last 13 years in different region of the world.
Fig. 3.21 Average annual growth rate in number of golfers in the last 13 years.
Fig. 3.22 Consumption of golf clubs in different region in year 2003.
Fig. 3.23 Percentage market distribution of golf clubs for various regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 3.24 Golf club shipment ($ million) for various regions in year 2003.
Fig. 3.25 Golf club market distribution (in terms of $ shipment) for various regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 3.26 Dollar shipment by major countries in the US golf club market.
Fig. 3.27 Import market distribution by major countries for the US golf club market.
Fig. 3.28 Cost per golf club offered by various countries to the US golf club market.
4. Market trends and forecasts
Fig. 4.1 Growth trends in demand by North American golf club manufacturers in golf club market in 1997-2003.
Fig. 4.2 Growth trends (1998-2003) in production of golf clubs for the US market.
Figure 4.3 Number of golfers per 100 people for various countries.
Fig. 4.4 Forecast (2003-2008) in US golf club demand.
Fig. 4.5 The forecast (2003-2008) for the US golf club production.
Fig. 4.6 Consumer spending by year for the US.
Fig. 4.7 Monthly consumer confidence (US) for the period 1999-2003.
Fig. 4.8 Trend and forecast (2003-2008) in the US GDP. (Source: Global Insights)
Fig. 4.9 GDP per capita for various countries in 2003.
Fig. 4.10 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region in 2003.
Fig. 4.11 Golf club market distribution by region in 2003.
Fig. 4.12 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region for 2009.
Fig. 4.13 Market distribution by region in 2009.
Fig. 4.14 Growth forecast for various regions (2004-2009).
5. Composites in the Global Golf market
Fig. 5.1 Parts of a golf club.
Fig. 5.2 Distribution of raw materials in golf club market.
Fig. 5.3 Composites distribution by various regions in 2003.
Fig. 5.4 Amount of composites consumption in the golf industry for various regions in 2003.
Fig. 5.5 Amount of carbon fiber consumption in the golf industry for various regions.
Fig. 5.6 Amount of carbon fiber and epoxy consumption in the US golf market in 2003.
Fig. 5.7 Growth trends in the consumption of carbon composites in the North American golf market.
Fig. 5.8 Growth trend in the consumption of carbon fiber in the US golf market in terms of lbs shipment (1998-2003).
Fig. 5.9 Growth trend in resin consumption in the North American golf market in terms of lbs shipment (1998-2003).
Fig. 5.10 Distribution of composites by regions in the worldwide golf market in 2009.
Fig. 5.11 Composites shipment by region in 2009.
Fig. 5.12 Global composites forecast trend (2004-2009) for the golf market.
Fig. 5.13 Composites forecast (2004-2009) trend for the North American golf market.
Fig. 5.14 Carbon fiber forecast (2004-2009) in the North American golf market.
Fig. 5.15 Carbon fiber forecast (2004-2009) in Asian golf market.
Fig. 5.16 Forecast (2004-2009) for carbon fiber in European golf market.
Fig. 5.17 Market share for major golf club manufacturers.
Fig. 5.18 Golf club revenue of major golf club manufacturers in 2003.
Fig. 5.19 Golf club market by manufacturing process.
Fig. 5.20 Golf club market in $ value by manufacturing process.
7. Suppliers and molders analysis
Fig. 7.1 Market share of major golf club manufacturers in 2003.
Fig. 7.2 Revenue generated ( Million dollar) by major golf club manufacturers.
(84 figures and charts as listed below)
1. Executive Summary
Fig. 1.1 Market share by major manufacturers in the US golf club industry.
Fig. 1.2 Number of golfers, by regions, in the year 2003.
Fig. 1.3 Consumption of golf clubs in different regions in year 2003.
Fig. 1.4 Percentage market distribution of golf clubs for various regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 1.5 Growth trend in production of golf clubs in the US golf club market (1998-2003).
Fig. 1.6 Growth trend in the demand of golf clubs in the US golf club market (1997-2003).
Fig. 1.7 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region in 2003.
Fig. 1.8 Golf club market distribution by various countries in 2003.
Fig. 1.9 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region for 2009.
Fig. 1.10 Golf market distribution by various countries in 2009.
Fig. 1.11 Dollar shipment by major countries in the US golf club market.
Fig. 1.12 Import market distribution by major countries for the US golf club market.
Fig. 1.13 Cost per golf club offered by various countries to the US golf club market.
Fig. 1.14 Distribution of raw materials in the golf club market.
Fig. 1.15 Amount of composites consumption in the golf industry for various regions in 2003.
Fig. 1.16 Distribution of composites by regions in the worldwide golf market in 2009.
Fig. 1.17 Composites shipment by region in 2009.
2. Golf Industry Overview: Past, Present and Future
Fig. 2.1 Number of golf courses in different regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 2.2 Number of golfers per golf courses in different countries of world in 2003.
3. Global and Regional Analysis of the Golf Club Market
Fig. 3.1 Revenues generated by major players in selling of golf clubs.
Fig. 3.2 Market share by major golf club manufactures in the North American golf market in 2003.
Fig. 3.3 Number of golfers in different regions in year 2003.
Fig. 3.4 Distribution of golfers in different regions in year 2003.
Fig. 3.5 Number of golfers in different country in North America in 2003.
Fig. 3.6 Percentage of golfers in different country in North America, 2003.
Fig. 3.7 Number of golfers in different Asian countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.8 Distribution of Asian golfers in 2003.
Fig. 3.9 Number of golfers (in thousands) in various parts of the European countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.10 Distribution of golfers in European countries.
Fig. 3.11 Number of golfers per 100 people.
Fig. 3.12 Number of golf courses for various regions of the world for the year 2003.
Fig. 3.13 Distribution of worldwide golf courses in 2003.
Fig. 3.14 Number of golf courses by North American countries in year 2003.
Fig. 3.15 North American golf course distribution by region in 2003.
Fig. 3.16 Number of golf courses in Asian countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.17 Asian golf course distribution by countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.18 Number of golf courses in European countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.19 Golf course distribution by European countries in 2003.
Fig. 3.20 Growth trend of golfers in the last 13 years in different region of the world.
Fig. 3.21 Average annual growth rate in number of golfers in the last 13 years.
Fig. 3.22 Consumption of golf clubs in different region in year 2003.
Fig. 3.23 Percentage market distribution of golf clubs for various regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 3.24 Golf club shipment ($ million) for various regions in year 2003.
Fig. 3.25 Golf club market distribution (in terms of $ shipment) for various regions of the world in 2003.
Fig. 3.26 Dollar shipment by major countries in the US golf club market.
Fig. 3.27 Import market distribution by major countries for the US golf club market.
Fig. 3.28 Cost per golf club offered by various countries to the US golf club market.
4. Market trends and forecasts
Fig. 4.1 Growth trends in demand by North American golf club manufacturers in golf club market in 1997-2003.
Fig. 4.2 Growth trends (1998-2003) in production of golf clubs for the US market.
Figure 4.3 Number of golfers per 100 people for various countries.
Fig. 4.4 Forecast (2003-2008) in US golf club demand.
Fig. 4.5 The forecast (2003-2008) for the US golf club production.
Fig. 4.6 Consumer spending by year for the US.
Fig. 4.7 Monthly consumer confidence (US) for the period 1999-2003.
Fig. 4.8 Trend and forecast (2003-2008) in the US GDP. (Source: Global Insights)
Fig. 4.9 GDP per capita for various countries in 2003.
Fig. 4.10 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region in 2003.
Fig. 4.11 Golf club market distribution by region in 2003.
Fig. 4.12 Golf club market ($ shipment) by region for 2009.
Fig. 4.13 Market distribution by region in 2009.
Fig. 4.14 Growth forecast for various regions (2004-2009).
5. Composites in the Global Golf market
Fig. 5.1 Parts of a golf club.
Fig. 5.2 Distribution of raw materials in golf club market.
Fig. 5.3 Composites distribution by various regions in 2003.
Fig. 5.4 Amount of composites consumption in the golf industry for various regions in 2003.
Fig. 5.5 Amount of carbon fiber consumption in the golf industry for various regions.
Fig. 5.6 Amount of carbon fiber and epoxy consumption in the US golf market in 2003.
Fig. 5.7 Growth trends in the consumption of carbon composites in the North American golf market.
Fig. 5.8 Growth trend in the consumption of carbon fiber in the US golf market in terms of lbs shipment (1998-2003).
Fig. 5.9 Growth trend in resin consumption in the North American golf market in terms of lbs shipment (1998-2003).
Fig. 5.10 Distribution of composites by regions in the worldwide golf market in 2009.
Fig. 5.11 Composites shipment by region in 2009.
Fig. 5.12 Global composites forecast trend (2004-2009) for the golf market.
Fig. 5.13 Composites forecast (2004-2009) trend for the North American golf market.
Fig. 5.14 Carbon fiber forecast (2004-2009) in the North American golf market.
Fig. 5.15 Carbon fiber forecast (2004-2009) in Asian golf market.
Fig. 5.16 Forecast (2004-2009) for carbon fiber in European golf market.
Fig. 5.17 Market share for major golf club manufacturers.
Fig. 5.18 Golf club revenue of major golf club manufacturers in 2003.
Fig. 5.19 Golf club market by manufacturing process.
Fig. 5.20 Golf club market in $ value by manufacturing process.
7. Suppliers and molders analysis
Fig. 7.1 Market share of major golf club manufacturers in 2003.
Fig. 7.2 Revenue generated ( Million dollar) by major golf club manufacturers.
LIST OF TABLES
(25 tables as listed below)
Table 1.1 Market penetration of golf in various regions in 2003.
Table 1.2 Growth rate of golfers in last 13 years in different regions of the world.
Table 1.3 Percentage growth forecast (2004-2009) in demand for various regions.
Table 1.4 Comparison of weight of a steel and composite golf shaft.
Table 3.1 Ranking of major golf club manufactures in the North American golf club market.
Table 3.2 Number of golfers in various regions of the world.
Table 3.3 Number of golf courses in various regions of the world.
Table 3.4 Growth rate of golfers in last 13 years in different region of the world.
Table 3.5 Top 20 US Import Sources for Golf Equipment (including golf clubs, balls, bags and accessories).
Table 3.6 Top 20 US Import Data for Golf Clubs in US $.
Table 3.7 Top 20 US Export Destinations for Golf Equipment.
Table 3.8 Top 20 US Export Destinations for Golf Club.
Table 4.1 Average growth rates in last 1, 3 and 5 years for the US golf club market demand.
Table 4.2 Average growth rates in last 1, 3 and 5 years for the US golf club production.
Table 4.3 Market penetration of golf in various regions in 2003.
Table 4.4 Average GDP growth in selected countries.
Table 4.5 Percentage growth forecast (2004-2009) in demand for various regions.
Table 4.6 GDP and unemployment rates for leading countries.
Table 4.7 Interest and exchange rates for leading countries. Interest rate % p.a. (Nov 5th 2003)
Table 4.8 Emerging market indicators (Economy and financial market).
Table 5.1 Specification of typical golf club (driver)
Table 5.2 Specification of typical golf club (1-9 Iron).
Table 5.3 Comparison of weight of a steel and composite golf shaft.
Table 5.4 Percentage growth forecasts for various regions.
Table 7.1 Golf club manufacturing companies by start date.
(25 tables as listed below)
Table 1.1 Market penetration of golf in various regions in 2003.
Table 1.2 Growth rate of golfers in last 13 years in different regions of the world.
Table 1.3 Percentage growth forecast (2004-2009) in demand for various regions.
Table 1.4 Comparison of weight of a steel and composite golf shaft.
Table 3.1 Ranking of major golf club manufactures in the North American golf club market.
Table 3.2 Number of golfers in various regions of the world.
Table 3.3 Number of golf courses in various regions of the world.
Table 3.4 Growth rate of golfers in last 13 years in different region of the world.
Table 3.5 Top 20 US Import Sources for Golf Equipment (including golf clubs, balls, bags and accessories).
Table 3.6 Top 20 US Import Data for Golf Clubs in US $.
Table 3.7 Top 20 US Export Destinations for Golf Equipment.
Table 3.8 Top 20 US Export Destinations for Golf Club.
Table 4.1 Average growth rates in last 1, 3 and 5 years for the US golf club market demand.
Table 4.2 Average growth rates in last 1, 3 and 5 years for the US golf club production.
Table 4.3 Market penetration of golf in various regions in 2003.
Table 4.4 Average GDP growth in selected countries.
Table 4.5 Percentage growth forecast (2004-2009) in demand for various regions.
Table 4.6 GDP and unemployment rates for leading countries.
Table 4.7 Interest and exchange rates for leading countries. Interest rate % p.a. (Nov 5th 2003)
Table 4.8 Emerging market indicators (Economy and financial market).
Table 5.1 Specification of typical golf club (driver)
Table 5.2 Specification of typical golf club (1-9 Iron).
Table 5.3 Comparison of weight of a steel and composite golf shaft.
Table 5.4 Percentage growth forecasts for various regions.
Table 7.1 Golf club manufacturing companies by start date.
