Africa: 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 Africa

In 2021, the African market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates were exported in Africa; increasing by 51% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tunisia was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 62% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 20% share, followed by Mauritius (10%). The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each finished at a 4.1% share of total exports.

Exports from Tunisia increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+61.2%), Egypt (+9.7%) and Tanzania (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +61.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Africa (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (+12 p.p.) and Mauritius (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-25.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest skis and its equipment and skates supplier in Africa, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 3.7% share.

In Tunisia, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+96.8% per year) and South Africa (-9.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 25% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 increased by +55.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 33%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+22.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Africa

In 2021, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates in Africa surged to X tons, jumping by 71% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Algeria (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the largest importers of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates, together making up 77% of total imports. Senegal (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Angola (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +34.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest skis and its equipment and skates importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 59% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Algeria, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 9.5%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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