Australia: 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 Australia

In 2021, the Australian market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 27% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +38.5% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Australia

In 2021, overseas shipments of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 109% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 165%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from Australia, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+50.1% per year) and the United States (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates exports from Australia, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled +28.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+42.0% per year) and China (+72.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 84%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($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 Indonesia (+100.5%), 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 Australia

In 2021, the amount of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates imported into Australia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 30% against 2020. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +56.7% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of skis and its equipment and skates to Australia, with a 76% 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, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+6.6% per year) and Austria (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates to Australia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.7% per year) and Austria (+1.0% per year).

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, dropping by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+33.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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