EU: Table-Tennis Equipment Market 2024

Table-Tennis Equipment Market Size in the EU

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU table-tennis equipment market, when its value decreased by -16% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Table-Tennis Equipment Production in the EU

In value terms, table-tennis equipment production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Table-Tennis Equipment Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of articles and equipment for table-tennis decreased by -26.5% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) was the key exporter of articles and equipment for table-tennis in the European Union, mixing up 74% of total export. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together constituting a 16% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table-tennis equipment supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports. Spain, Poland, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +35.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table-Tennis Equipment Imports

Imports in the EU

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of articles and equipment for table-tennis decreased by -32.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 42%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of articles and equipment for table-tennis, namely France, Spain and Germany, represented more than third of total import. Italy (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together held near 18% share of total imports. Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table-tennis equipment importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 51% of total imports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +14.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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