Benelux: 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 Benelux

After two years of decline, the Benelux market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 118% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates in Benelux

In value terms, production of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep slump. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 41% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is 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 soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 30% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates exports, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -31.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest skis and its equipment and skates supplier in Benelux, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates expanded at an average annual rate of +16.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 24%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.3%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 70% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 75%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 24% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates imports, with a CAGR of +12.5% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+31 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-29.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates in Benelux, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates expanded at an average annual rate of +16.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform