Japan: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese skis market decreased by -1% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Skis Production in Japan

In value terms, skis production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 44%. Skis production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Skis Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of skis for winter sports decreased by -7.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 31%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, skis exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +18.7% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of skis exports from Japan, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +49.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for skis exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 84% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +53.7%, 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

The average skis export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Belarus ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skis Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, imports of skis for winter sports into Japan fell to X tons, dropping by -6.7% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skis imports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of skis imports to Japan, with a combined 49% share of total imports. Slovenia, Bulgaria, Spain, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of skis for winter sports to Japan, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria totaled -11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.2% per year) and China (-17.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average skis import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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