France: 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 France

The French market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates reduced to $X in 2021, which is down by -7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates in France

In value terms, production of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 6.1%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates exported from France rose remarkably to X tons, picking up by 13% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from France, together comprising 37% of total exports. Italy, Poland, Canada, Switzerland, Romania, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Japan and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for skis and its equipment and skates exported from France worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +9.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. 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 somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 (+8.3%), 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 France

In 2021, approx. X tons of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates were imported into France; with an increase of 4.5% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates to France, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +22.9%), 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 France were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Belgium, Romania, the Czech Republic and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +16.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($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 (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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