Netherlands: Market for Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates 2024

Market Size for Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 144% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 141%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 68%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 63%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from the Netherlands, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), tenfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-0.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+37.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+50.2% per year) and France (+45.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates decreased by -20.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 84% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 96%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest skis and its equipment and skates supplier to the Netherlands, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.6% per year) and Belgium (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest skis and its equipment and skates suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Italy, Austria, France, the United States and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +39.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates decreased by -33.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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