For the second consecutive quarter, U.S. sporting goods imports rose at a moderate rate pretty much across the board as the market has evidently put the volatile swings of recent years caused by the bankruptcy epidemic in the past. Total imports increased 6.1% in total value to $4,286.3 million from $4,038.1 million for the first three months of the year with sneaker imports up 1.0% to $1,553.5 million from $1,537.6 million, apparel imports up 12.5% to $532.6 million from $473.6 million and equipment up 8.5% to $2,200.2 million from $2,026.9 million.

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