France: Ski Footwear Market 2021

Ski Footwear Market Size in France

The French ski footwear market contracted to $X in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

Ski Footwear Production in France

In value terms, ski footwear production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ski Footwear Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, overseas shipments of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear increased by X% to X pairs for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Exports peaked at X pairs in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, ski footwear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X pairs), Italy (X pairs) and Germany (X pairs) were the main destinations of ski footwear exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for ski footwear exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the U.S. stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average ski footwear export price amounted to $X per pair, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ski Footwear Imports

Imports into France

Ski footwear imports into France amounted to X pairs in 2020, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ski footwear imports dropped markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Italy (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of ski footwear to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ski footwear imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X pairs), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X pairs), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ski footwear to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ski footwear import price stood at $X per pair in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per pair, and then plummeted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per pair), while the price for China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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