Australia and Oceania: Knitted Ski-Suit Market 2025

Knitted Ski-Suit Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the knitted ski-suit market in Australia and Oceania increased by 282% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a measured expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Knitted Ski-Suit Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, knitted ski-suit production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 400% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Knitted Ski-Suit Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles, when their volume decreased by -88.3% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,309%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted ski-suit exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 691%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. New Zealand (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles exports, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-12.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+6.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -6.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest knitted ski-suit supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports.

In Australia, knitted ski-suit exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 117%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+12.7%).

Knitted Ski-Suit Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 570% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports saw a moderate expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knitted ski-suit imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

French Polynesia prevails in imports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 86% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), comprising an 8.2% share of total imports. The following importers - New Caledonia (X units) and Marshall Islands (X units) - each resulted at a 4.5% share of total imports.

Imports into French Polynesia increased at an average annual rate of +61.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Marshall Islands (+92.9%) and New Caledonia (+9.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Marshall Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +92.9% from 2012-2022. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. French Polynesia (+85 p.p.) and Marshall Islands (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -1.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by French Polynesia ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at -3.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: French Polynesia (-5.4% per year) and New Caledonia (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -82.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while French Polynesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-4.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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