The role of green commodities in the sports industry imports: shaping green growth in high-income countries
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The sustainability of the sports industry and the use of green commodities are pressing global issues. This study explores the dynamics of importing eco-friendly sports equipment across 15 high-income countries from 2001 to 2019, using an autoregressive distributed lag model. Results underscore the importance of governance: even slight improvements significantly increase green sports equipment imports by streamlining trade and boosting consumer confidence. Social factors like education have limited influence, while poverty levels are a critical factor, reflecting economic limitations on consumer spending. Economic indicators reveal that larger GDP correlates with lower import levels, while exchange rate volatility negatively impacts imports. Additionally, higher CO 2 emissions reduce import demand, pointing to growing environmental awareness. These findings suggest key policy actions for high-income countries, including strengthening governance, addressing economic and social constraints, and promoting sustainable education to foster environmental responsibility.
Authors: Junyao Ling, Shunjiao Li
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,890
OpenAlex ID: W4409312684