Germany: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in Germany

The German skis market dropped to $X in 2021, reducing by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep setback. Skis consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skis Production in Germany

In value terms, skis production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. Skis production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skis Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of skis for winter sports decreased by -8.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 7.1%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skis exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of skis exports from Germany, together accounting for 44% of total exports. Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Japan, the Czech Republic and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for skis exported from Germany were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Canada, the Netherlands, Poland, Japan, Russia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 45%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +6.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average skis export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Italy (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skis Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of skis for winter sports decreased by -29.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 8.5% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skis imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of skis imports to Germany, together comprising 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) were the largest skis suppliers to Germany, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +10.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average skis import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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