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“苏超”“村超”火爆出圈背后:体育服务消费市场正在崛起
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-19 11:29

Core Insights - The sports industry has become a new driving force for national economic growth, with an average annual growth rate exceeding 10% over the past five years [1] - The added value of the sports industry has grown at an average annual rate of 11.6%, reaching 1.15% of GDP in 2023, moving closer to becoming a pillar industry [1] - The ice and snow industry is projected to grow from 381.1 billion yuan in 2020 to 970 billion yuan by 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 26.3% [1] Sports Event Economy - The "Su Super" and "Village Super" events have gained significant popularity, with "Su Super" attracting over 60,000 attendees per match and generating 38 billion yuan in consumption across Jiangsu [2][3] - In the first half of the year, key events in seven regions, including Hebei and Zhejiang, drove over 16 billion yuan in sports-related consumption [2] - Major events like the Hangzhou Asian Games have led to consumption increases of over 40% in surrounding areas [3] Sports Infrastructure and Accessibility - The development of sports venues in Jiangsu has been crucial for the success of events like "Su Super," with large-capacity sports centers available in almost every city [4] - The government has invested 5.65 billion yuan to support the opening of public sports venues, benefiting over 3,370 venues in nearly 1,500 county-level regions [4] Transformation of the Sports Industry - The share of the sports service industry in the added value of the sports industry increased from 68.7% in 2020 to 72.7% in 2023, indicating a shift towards service-oriented growth [6] - The number of national-level "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" small giant enterprises in the sports sector has more than doubled to 146 by the end of 2024 [6] Consumer Trends in Sports - The rise of domestic manufacturing has significantly reduced costs for sports products, such as carbon fiber bicycles, making them more accessible to consumers [7] - The diversification of sports consumption has expanded beyond traditional purchases, with increased participation in activities like tennis lessons, skiing, and marathons [8]