France: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in France

In 2021, the French skis market decreased by -1.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Skis consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Skis Production in France

In value terms, skis production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 8.8%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Skis Exports

Exports from France

Skis exports from France expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, surging by 6.5% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skis exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for skis exports from France, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, skis exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), threefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+4.7% per year) and Canada (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for skis exported from France worldwide, together comprising 50% of total exports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +11.3%, 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

The average skis export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, the 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Switzerland (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skis Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, skis imports into France shrank significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -17.1% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skis imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest skis supplier to France, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, skis imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-2.6% per year) and Slovenia (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of skis for winter sports to France, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-0.4% per year) and Germany (+27.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skis import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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