Germany: Skates Market 2024

Skates Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the German skates market, when its value increased by 87% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Skates Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of ice skates and roller skates increased by 3.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +103.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of skates exports from Germany, together comprising 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Spain, Sweden, Italy, the United States, Switzerland and the UK, which together accounted for a further 43%.

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 +26.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for skates exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 36% of total exports. Denmark, Italy, the Czech Republic, France, the United States, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the UK and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +25.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average skates export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Netherlands (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skates Imports

Imports into Germany

Skates imports into Germany skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 32% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +77.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of skates to Germany, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, skates imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.0% per year) and France (+33.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ice skates and roller skates to Germany, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.5% per year) and France (+30.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skates import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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