Belarus: 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 Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates decreased by -61.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates, when their volume increased by 94% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from Belarus, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +10.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +4.0%.

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, jumping by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -5.8% per year.

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

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 69%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 decreased by -34.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest skis and its equipment and skates supplier to Belarus, with a 57% 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, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+4.1% per year) and Austria (+15.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Russia ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest skis and its equipment and skates suppliers to Belarus, together comprising 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy and France, which together accounted for a further 2.6%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +13.7%, 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 import price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+35.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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