Croatia: 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 Croatia

The Croatian market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, shipments abroad of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 138%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from Croatia, together accounting for 80% of total exports. Slovenia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +302.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest markets for skis and its equipment and skates exported from Croatia worldwide, together accounting for 76% of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden and the UK, which together accounted for a further 21%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +284.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 134% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Slovenia (+21.6%), 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 Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates were imported into Croatia; picking up by 12% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates to Croatia, together accounting for 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, France, China and Poland, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest skis and its equipment and skates suppliers to Croatia were Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 69% of total imports. Germany, France, Poland and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +56.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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