Austria: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian skis market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Skis consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Skis Production in Austria

In value terms, skis production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 27%. Skis production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skis Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of skis for winter sports decreased by -10.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 12%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skis exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of skis exports from Austria, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Switzerland, France, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Japan, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and China, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for skis exported from Austria were the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 45% of total exports. Germany, Canada, France, Norway, Russia, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, China and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

China, with a CAGR of +17.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skis export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 8.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Switzerland (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skis Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of skis for winter sports decreased by -20.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skis imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of skis imports to Austria, together comprising 82% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +43.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest skis suppliers to Austria, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +53.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, growing by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 10%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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