Sporting & outdoor manufacturers and suppliers

Verified US ocean import records

1,154 sporting and outdoor manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 53 countries, with 3,324 shipments between them. Find a sporting and outdoor supplier by what it actually shipped.

Latest shipment: Aug 19, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodologylatest shipment shown

This page shows where the 1,154 sporting and outdoor manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.

Key facts

As of the Sep 10, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.

1,154Suppliers in this industryShippers classified as sporting and outdoor from their customs descriptions.
3,324US ocean import shipmentsBills of lading from those suppliers in the analysed window.
53CountriesSupplier countries as filed.
5Sub-industriesFree-text classes from the descriptions; the chart shows the head of the list.

What the data shows

  • 1,154 sporting and outdoor manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 3,324 US ocean import shipments between them.
  • China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 613 (53%) and 100 (9%) of 1,154 suppliers across 53 countries.
  • The largest sub-industry by supplier count is camping and outdoor gear (293 suppliers, 25%); 5 sub-industries are classified in total.
  • The most active supplier in the analysed window, Futurux Global Limited, shipped 147 times to 6 US buyers.
  • The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 19, 2026.

Suppliers by country

What the data shows: China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 613 (53%) and 100 (9%) of 1,154 suppliers across 53 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.

  • China613
  • Vietnam100
  • Taiwan81
  • Cambodia25
  • United Kingdom23
  • Germany21
  • South Korea20
  • Thailand20
  • Italy18
  • Japan17
  • Pakistan17
  • Indonesia16

Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 53 countries.

Suppliers by product and sub-industry

What the data shows: camping and outdoor gear and team sports and protective gear account for the two largest groups: 293 (25%) and 283 (25%) of 1,154 suppliers across 5 sub-industries.

Most active sporting and outdoor suppliers by US ocean shipments

The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.

US distributors and importers in this industry

US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import sporting and outdoor — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.

Top 20 US-based companies by shipments
CompanyShipmentsSuppliers
Gulf Coast Panama Jack IncDistributor · beach and water sport goods, beach chairs, bodyboards6016
Johnson Health Tech North America IManufacturer's US sales arm · Matrix fitness and exercise equipment533
Johnson Health Tech North AmericaManufacturer's US sales arm · fitness and exercise equipment (Matrix, Horizon)476
Quality Bicycle ProductsDistributor · bicycles, components and accessories4731
Helmet House LlcDistributor · motorcycle helmets, apparel and gear2912
Hong Kong United OverseasDistributor · home fitness equipment232
Maoud Trade IncDistributor · fitness equipment, ride-on toys, seating173
Pacific Flyway WholesaleDistributor · outdoor chairs, safes, traps, cookers167
The Islander GroupDistributor · beach, surf and souvenir goods1614
Think Bridge Consulting CompanyDistributor · rifle scopes and optics161
Backyard Playnation LlcDistributor · playground and swing set equipment136
Lucky Voyage Trade IncDistributor · electric scooters122
Rio Outdoors CorpDistributor · shotshell and rifle ammunition123
Carbon Catalysts IncDistributor · complete bicycles and frames102
Easywell Trade IncDistributor · e-bikes, furniture, houseware mix107
Harborlink IncDistributor · electric scooters and batteries102
Huizhou Chuangfuxing FurnitureDistributor · gym and fitness equipment, racks, machines103
Kobesport Technology Hong KongDistributor · home fitness equipment102
Nova Vision Trade LlcDistributor · e-scooters, e-bikes, lithium batteries104
Kompan Australia Pty LtdDistributor · children's playground equipment92

How to evaluate a sporting and outdoor supplier

What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.

  • Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
  • Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
  • Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
  • Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
  • Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
What customs data cannot confirmCustoms activity does not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or willingness to take on a new buyer.

Methodology and limitations

Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How many sporting and outdoor manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?

1,154 sporting and outdoor manufacturers and exporters, across 53 countries, with 3,324 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Sep 10, 2026 data update.

Which countries have the most visible sporting and outdoor suppliers?

By supplier count: China (613), Vietnam (100), Taiwan (81). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.

What products do these suppliers ship?

The largest sub-industries by supplier count are camping and outdoor gear, team sports and protective gear, fitness equipment. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.

How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?

A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.

Does shipment activity prove product quality?

No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.

Can I find US distributors instead of importing?

Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.