Argentina: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Argentinian skis market, when its value increased by 150% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Skis Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of skis for winter sports exported from Argentina soared to X tons, growing by 42% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 351% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skis exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 234%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for skis exports from Argentina, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, skis exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +157.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-23.7% per year) and Sweden (+82.7% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for skis for winter sports exports from Argentina, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic totaled -16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+104.1% per year) and Spain (+116.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average skis export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -13.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (+40.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skis Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, overseas purchases of skis for winter sports were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skis imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a notable expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of skis imports to Argentina, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United Arab Emirates, France, the Czech Republic and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +174.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest skis suppliers to Argentina, together comprising 51% of total imports. Austria, the United Arab Emirates, France, the Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +62.2%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average skis import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, skis import price increased by +65.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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