France: Skates Market 2024

Skates Market Size in France

The French skates market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 39% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Skates consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skates Production in France

In value terms, skates production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Skates Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of ice skates and roller skates increased by 47% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skates exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 74%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of skates exports from France, with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Hungary, Romania, Denmark and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +58.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for skates exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Denmark, Hungary, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +55.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average skates export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 65%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 the UK (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skates Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of ice skates and roller skates imported into France surged to X tons, jumping by 29% against 2020 figures. In general, imports posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skates imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 increased by +96.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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 skates supplier to France, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, skates imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+23.1% per year) and Spain (+53.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ice skates and roller skates to France, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+21.7% per year) and Spain (+49.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skates import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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