Japan Golf Industry Outlook to 2018
Driven by Rising Demand for Women Golf Apparels
July 2014
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About the Report
About the Report
The report titled “Japan Golf Industry Outlook to 2018 - Driven by Rising Demand for Women Golf Apparels” provides a comprehensive analysis of the market dynamics of the golf industry in Japan. The report has highlighted major segments of the golf industry on the basis of golf events, golf tourism, golf equipment and apparels market, golf courses and driving ranges market. In golf equipment and apparels market, the report has discussed market size in terms of value and market segmentation on the basis of golf clubs, golf balls, golf goods, golf wear and other golf goods. The report also entails the market share of the major players in Japan golf equipment and apparels industry. An analysis of the future of golf equipment and apparels market in Japan is provided on the basis of revenue of the market over next five years. The report also highlights the golf infrastructure and number of golfers in Japan.
Japan golf industry recorded a negative CAGR of 2.6% from 2008-2013. The market has experienced a decline in terms of revenues over the last five years and the revenues generated by the market reached USD ~ million in 2013 decreasing from USD ~ million in 2008. The major reason for deterioration in the overall revenue of the industry was due to decline in the total golf participation rate, allied with the significant drop in the expenditure pattern per household on the sporting goods and recreational activities.
Golf economy in Japan consists of golf courses revenues, driving ranges revenues and sales of golf equipment and apparels. The contribution of golf courses revenue has declined from ~% in the year 2008 to ~% in 2013. On the other hand, drive range revenue and sales of equipment and apparels segments have increased within the industry and held a share of ~% and ~% respectively in Japan golf market during 2013.
The golf equipment and apparels market in Japan consists of golf clubs, golf balls, golf goods, golf wear and other golf goods. While golf clubs, golf goods, golf wear and other golf goods categories have showcased a steady growth within the golf equipment and apparels market in the last few years, there has been a decline in the revenue of golf balls category. Japan golf clubs market revenue amounted to USD ~ million in 2013 against USD ~ million in 2010 and registered a CAGR of 1.1% during the period of 2008-2013. Golf wear has the second largest share in golf equipment and apparels market in Japan and accounted for ~% share in the overall market in 2013. In 2013, female golf wear accounted ~% share in the overall golf wear market revenue while men golf market contributed a share of ~%.
The market in 2013 was led by the domestic player Dunlop Sports with ~% contribution to the golf equipment and apparels market revenue. Currently, the company is marketing three golf brands in Japan, named Srixon, XXIO and Cleveland. The second leading player in golf equipment and apparels market in Japan is TaylorMade-Adidas Golf which contributed ~% to the overall revenue of golf equipment and apparels in 2013. The company generated total revenue of USD ~ million from global sales and USD ~ million from Japan golf equipment and apparels in 2013. Others brands such as Titleist, Bridgestone, Maruman, Macgregor, Yonex, Honma, Kasko, PRGR, Katana and others contributed a share of ~% to the overall market in 2013.
Japan has one of the highest number of golf courses in Asia-Pacific region. However, a negative CAGR of 0.7% was recorded in the growth of golf courses in Japan during 2008-2013. Pacific Golf Management (PGM) Group has the highest number of golf courses in Japan, with ~ owned, leased and contracted golf courses. The company owned around ~% of the total golf courses in Japan in 2008 which has inclined to ~% in 2013. Japan also has around ~ driving ranges in 2013 which are spread all over the country. Golf courses and driving ranges have been serving around ~ million golfers, on an average ever year.
Over the next five years, the golf market in Japan is anticipated to be gloomy. By 2018, golf industry is estimated to reach USD ~ million and thereby registering a negative CAGR of 0.4% over a period of 2014-2018. The dwindling golfers in the country over the next couple of years are likely to hamper the growth of the market. Nonetheless, focus towards baby boomer population, creating golf awareness among youth, increasing golf popularity among female, increase in number of golf tournaments for handicap and amateurs golfers and golf tourism expansion are few attempts that golf courses operators and associations are executing to boost the golf enthusiasm in the country.
Key Topics Covered in the Report
- Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Size by Revenue, 2008-2013
- Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Size by Geography such as China, Japan, Australia and India, 2008-2013
- Overview of Japan Golf Tourism Market and Japan Golf Events Market
- Japan Golf Market Size by Revenue, 2008-2013
- Japan Golf Market Segmentation by Golf Courses Revenues; Driving Ranges Revenues and Sale of Golf Equipment and Apparels, 2008-2013
- Market Segmentation of Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market by Products 2010-2013
- Market Share of Major Players in Golf Equipment and Apparels Market
- Trends and Developments in Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market
- Analysis of Golf Infrastructure in Japan
- Major Golf Management Groups in Japan
- SWOT Analysis of Japan Golf Industry
- Macroeconomic Factors of Japan Golf industry, Current and Projections
- Future Outlook and Projections of Japan Golf Market and Market Segments, 2014-2018
- Trends and Developments in Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market
- Future Outlook and Projections of Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Size by Geography such as China, Japan, Australia and India, 2014-2018
Products
Products
Golf, golf equipment, golf goods, golf clubs, golf balls, golf accesories, golf gloves, golf shoes, Women Golf, Golfers, Golf driving range, Golf tour
Companies
Pacific Golf Management Holdings, Accordia Golf group, Orix Corporation, Dunlop Sport, TaylorMade -Adidas, Callaway Golf, Mizuno, Nike Golf, Titleist, Bridgestone, Maruman, Macgregor, Yonex, Honma, Kasko, PRGR, Katana
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Asia-Pacific Golf Industry Introduction
2. Asia Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Size, 2008-2013
3. Asia Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation, 2008-2013
3.1. By Golf Equipment and Golf Apparel and Accessories, 2013
3.1.1. Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment Market Overview, 2013
3.1.2. Asia-Pacific Golf Apparels Market Overview, 2013
3.2. By Geography (Japan, China, Australia, India), 2008-2013
4. Japan Golf Industry Introduction
5. Japan Golf Tourism Market Overview
6. Japan Golf Events Market Overview
7. Japan Golf Market Size by Revenue, 2008-2013
8. Japan Golf Market Segmentation By Golf Courses, Golf Equipment and Apparels and Drive Ranges, 2008-2013
8.1. Japan Golf Courses Market Size by Revenue, 2008-2013
8.2. Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Size by Revenue, 2008-2013
8.2.1. Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Product Categories, 2010-2013
8.2.1.1. Japan Golf Clubs Market Overview, 2010-2013
8.2.1.2. Japan Golf Wear Market Overview, 2010-2013
8.2.1.3. Japan Golf Goods Market Overview, 2010-2013
8.2.1.4. Japan Golf Balls Market Overview, 2010-2013
8.2.1.5. Japan Other Golf Goods Market Overview, 2010-2013
8.2.2. Market Share of Major Players in Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market, 2013
8.2.3. Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market: Trends and Developments
Focus on Women Golf
New Marketing Strategies
8.3. Japan Golf Drive Ranges Market Size by Revenue, 2008-2013
9. Analysis of Golf Infrastructure in Japan
9.1. Golf Courses in Japan, 2008-2013
9.1.1. By Types, 2013
9.1.2. By Area, FY’2010 & FY’2011
9.1.3. By Golf Management Groups, 2008 & 2013
9.2. Rounds Played at Golf Courses in Japan, 2008-2013
9.3. Driving Ranges in Japan, 2008-2013
9.4. Golfers Population in Japan, FY’2008-FY’2013
9.5. Trend analysis of Number of Golf Infrastructure in Japan, 1985-2007
9.6. Golfing Population in Japan by Age, FY’1990 –FY’2006
9.7. Season to Play Golf in Japan
10. Major Golf Management Groups in Japan
10.1. Pacific Golf Management Holding
10.1.1. Business Overview
10.1.2. Business Strategies
Focus on Enhancement of Golf Courses Management
Acquisition of Golf Courses
10.1.3. Financial Performance, 2008-2013
10.2. Accordia Golf Group
10.2.1. Business Overview
10.2.2. Business Strategies
Multi Brand Positioning
Reduction in Costs
Improve Retail Business
Expansion of Drive Ranges Operation
Acquisition of Golf Courses in Urban Area
10.2.3. Financial Performance, FY’2008-FY’2013
10.3. Orix Corporation
10.3.1. Business Overview
10.3.2. Business Strategies
Real Estate Business
10.3.3. Financial Performance, 2008-2013
11. Japan Golf Industry Market: SWOT Analysis
Strength
Weakness
Opportunities
Threats
12. Japan Golf Market Future Outlook and Future Projections, 2014-2018
12.1. Japan Golf Market Segmentation, 2014-2018
12.1.1. Japan Golf Courses Market Future Outlook and Projections, 2014-2018
12.1.2. Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Future Outlook and Projections, 2014-2018
12.1.2.1. Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation Future Outlook and Projections, 2014-2018
12.1.3. Japan Golf Drive Range Market Future Outlook and Projections, 2014-2018
13. Japan Golf Industry Macroeconomic Factors: Historicals and Projections
13.1. Population, 2008-2018
13.2. Golfer’s Population, FY’2008-FY’2018
13.3. Exchange Rate of Japanese Yen Compared to the US Dollar, FY’2008-FY’2013
13.4. Consumer Spending on Recreational Goods and Services per Household, 2008-2013
13.5. Japan Real GDP Growth, 2008-2014
14. Asia Pacific Golf Industry: Trends and Developments
Burgeoning Online Market for Golf Equipment and Apparels
Popularity of Golf is Growing in North Asian Countries
Large Number of Golf Courses in Asia- Pacific Region
Golfer Population in Asia-Pacific Region (Trend Analysis)
Increasing Women Participation Rate
Advent of Golf Clubs Technologies
Short Golf Game Strategy
Golf Gaming Technologie
15. Asia Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Future Outlook and Future Projections, 2014-2019
15.1. By Geography (Japan, China, Australia, India), 2014-2018
15.2. Cause and Effect Relationship Between Industry Factors and the Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Prospects
16. Appendix
16.1. Market Definitions
16.2. Abbreviations
16.3. Research Methodology
Data Collection Methods
Approach
Variables (Dependent and Independent)
Multi Factor Based Sensitivity Model
Final Conclusion
16.4. Disclaimer
List of Figure
Figure 1: Global Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Geography on the Basis of Contribution in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 2: Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2008-2013
Figure 3: Asia Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Golf Equipment and Golf Apparel and Accessories on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 4: Asia Pacific Golf Equipment Market Segmentation by Geography (Japan, China, Australia, India) on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 5: Asia Pacific Golf Apparels and Accessories Market Segmentation by Geography (Japan, China, Australia and India) on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 6: Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Geography on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2008-2013
Figure 7: Japan Golf Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2008-2013
Figure 8: Japan Golf Market Segmentation by Golf Courses, Golf Equipment and Apparels and Drive Ranges on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2008-2013
Figure 9: Japan Golf Courses Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2008-2013
Figure 10: Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Size by Manufacturers and Retailers on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2008-2013
Figure 11: Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Golf Clubs, Golf Wear, Golf Goods, Golf Balls and Other Golf Goods on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2010-2013
Figure 12: Japan Golf Clubs Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2010-2013
Figure 13: Japan Golf Club Market Segmentation by Wood, Iron, Utility and Putter in Percentage (%), 2010-2013
Figure 14: Japan Golf Wear Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2010-2013
Figure 15: Japan Golf Wear Market Size by Gender on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 16: Japan Golf Wear Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 17: Japan Golf Goods Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2010-2013
Figure 18: Japan Golf Goods Market Segmentation by Shoes, Caddy Bag, Gloves and Other Bags and Covers on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2010-2013
Figure 19: Japan Golf Balls Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2010-2013
Figure 20: Japan Golf Balls Market Segmentation by Golf Courses Balls and Golf Range Balls on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2010-2013
Figure 21: Japan Other Golf Goods Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2010-2013
Figure 22: Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Share of Major Players on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 23: Japan Golf Drive Ranges Market Size on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate (%), 2008-2013
Figure 24: Golf Courses in Japan in Numbers, 2008-2013
Figure 25: Golf Courses in Japan by Private and Public Courses on the Basis of Contribution in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 26: Golf Courses in Japan by Areas in Percentage (%), FY’2010 & FY’2011
Figure 27: Golf Courses in Japan by Major Golf Management Group in Percentage (%), 2013
Figure 28: Rounds Played at Golf Courses in Japan in Million, 2008-2013
Figure 29: Driving Ranges in Japan in Number, 2008-2013
Figure 30: Japan Golfers Population in Million, FY’2008-FY’2013
Figure 31: Pacific Golf Management Group Revenue in Japan on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2008-2013
Figure 32: Golf Courses Owned and Managed by Accordia Golf Group by Different Areas in Japan by Numbers in Percentage (%), FY’2010- FY’2013
Figure 33: Golf Courses Operation Revenue by Golf Course and Membership Fee on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), FY’2008-FY’2013
Figure 34: Accordia Golf Equipment Sales in Japan by Product Categories on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), FY’2010-FY’2013
Figure 35: Golf Courses Operation Revenue by Different Segments on the Basis of Contribution in Percentage (%), FY’2008-FY’2013
Figure 36: Accordia Golf Group in Japan on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, FY’2008-FY’2013
Figure 37: Accordia Golf Group Revenue by Different Business Segments in Japan on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), FY’2008-FY’2013
Figure 38: Golf Courses by Orix Corporation in Japan by Areas on the Basis of Contribution in Percentage (%), FY’2013
Figure 39: Orix Corporation Revenue from Real Estate Business in Japan in USD Million, 2008-2013
Figure 40: Japan Golf Industry Future Projections on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2018
Figure 41: Future Projections of Japan Golf Market Segments by Golf Course, Golf Equipment and Apparel and Drive Range on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2014-2018
Figure 42: Japan Golf Courses Market Future Projections on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2018
Figure 43: Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Future Projections on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2018
Figure 44: Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation Future Projections by Golf Clubs, Golf Wear, Golf Goods, Golf Balls and Other Golf Goods on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2014-2018
Figure 45: Japan Golf Drive Ranges Market Future Projections on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2018
Figure 46: Japan Population in Million, 2008-2018
Figure 47: Japan Population by Different Age Group in Percentage (%), 2008-2018
Figure 48: Japan Golfer’s Population in Million, FY’2008-FY’2018
Figure 49: Exchange Rate of the Japanese Yen against the US Dollar, 2008-2013
Figure 50: Japan Consumer Spending on Recreational Goods and on Sporting goods per Household in USD, 2008-2013
Figure 51: Japan Real GDP Growth (%), 2008-2014
Figure 52: Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Projections on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2018
List of Table
Table 1: Global Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Geography on the Basis of Contribution in on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2013
Table 2: Asia Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Golf Equipment and Golf Apparel and Accessories on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2013
Table 3: Asia Pacific Golf Equipment Market Segmentation by Geography (Japan, China, Australia, India) on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2013
Table 4: Asia Pacific Golf Apparels and Accessories Market Segmentation by Geography (Japan, China, Australia and India) on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2013
Table 5: Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Geography on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million 2008-2013
Table 6: Major Golf Events of Japan, 2013
Table 7: Japan Golf Market Segmentation by Golf Courses, Golf Equipment and Apparels and Drive Ranges on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2008-2013
Table 8: Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Golf Clubs, Golf Wear, Golf Goods, Golf Balls and Other Golf Goods on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2010-2013
Table 9: Japan Golf Club Market Segmentation by Woods, Iron, Utility and Putter in USD Million, 2010-2013
Table 10: Japan Golf Wear Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2013
Table 11: Japan Golf Goods Market Segmentation by Shoes, Caddy Bag, Gloves and Other Bags and Covers on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2010-2013
Table 12: Japan Golf Goods Market Segmentation by Golf Courses Balls and Golf Range Balls on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2010-2013
Table 13: Revenue of Major Players in Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market in USD Million, 2012 & 2013
Table 14: Golf Courses by Private and Public Courses in Japan in Number, 2013
Table 15: Number of Golf Courses in Japan by Major Golf Management Group in Number, 2008 & 2013
Table 16: Trend Analysis of Number of Golf Facilities in Japan, 1985-2007
Table 17: Golfers Population in Japan by Age Group on the Basis of Percentage, FY’1990 –FY’2006
Table 18: Golfers Population in Japan by Age Group in Million, FY’1990 –FY’2006
Table 19: Best Season to Play Golf in Japan by Regions, 2013
Table 20: Golf Courses Owned and Managed by Pacific Golf Management by Prefectures of Japan in Number 2013
Table 21: Pacific Golf Management Group Revenue by Different Business Segments in Japan in USD Million, 2008-2013
Table 22: Number of Golf Courses Owned and Managed by Accordia Golf Group by Different Areas in Japan in Numbers, FY’2010-FY’2013
Table 23: Golf Courses Operation Revenue by Golf Course and Membership Fee on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, FY’2008-FY’2013
Table 24: Golf Courses Operation Business Parameters at Accordia Golf Group, FY’2008-FY’2013
Table 25: Accordia Golf Equipment Sales in Japan by Product Categories on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, FY’2010-FY’2013
Table 26: Golf Courses Operation Revenue by Different Segments in USD Million, FY’2008-FY’2013
Table 27: Drive Range Operation Parameters at Accordia Golf Group, FY’2008-FY’2013
Table 28: Accordia Golf Group Revenue by Different Business Segments in Japan on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, FY’2008-FY’2013
Table 29: Accordia Golf Group Financial Matrix in Japan in USD Million, FY’2008- FY’2013
Table 30: Golf Facilities by Different Areas by Orix Corporation in Japan in Numbers, FY’2013
Table 31: Golf Facilities Owned by Orix Corporation by Prefectures of Japan in Numbers, FY’2013
Table 32: Future Projections of Japan Golf Market Segments by Golf Course, Golf Equipment and Apparel and Drive Range on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2018
Table 33: Japan Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Golf Clubs, Golf Wear, Golf Goods, Golf Balls and Other Golf Goods on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2018
Table 34: Japan Population by Different Age Group in Million, 2008-2018
Table 35: Asia-Pacific Golf Facilities by Japan, Australia, China, India and Other Asian Countries, 2008-2013
Table 36: Asia-Pacific Golfers Population by Japan, China, Australia and India, 2008-2013
Table 37: Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Geography (Japan, China, Australia, India) on the Basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2014-2018
Table 38: Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Market Segmentation by Geography (Japan, China, Australia, India) on the Basis of Revenue in USD Million 2008-2013
Table 39: Cause and Effect Relationship between Industry Factors and Asia-Pacific Golf Equipment and Apparels Industry Prospects
Table 40: Correlation Matrix of Japan Golf Market
Table 41: Regression Coefficients Output of the Japan Golf Market
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