Australia: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian skis market decreased by -3.9% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Skis consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skis Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, the amount of skis for winter sports exported from Australia reduced rapidly to X tons, waning by -92.3% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,710% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, skis exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,822%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X kg) was the main destination for skis exports from Australia, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, skis exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), threefold. South Korea (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand amounted to +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-0.7% per year) and South Korea (+43.4% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for skis for winter sports exports from Australia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand stood at +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+16.4% per year) and South Korea (+50.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skis export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 68%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were New Caledonia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skis Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of skis for winter sports decreased by -18.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -35.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skis imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of skis imports to Australia, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +83.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest skis suppliers to Australia, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +90.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average skis import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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