Japan: 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 Japan

For the third year in a row, the Japanese market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -9% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 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 soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from Japan, with a combined 76% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Russia, Austria and the UK, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates exports from Japan, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +31.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+0.3% per year) and the United States (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X per ton, rising by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 UK (+30.8%), 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 Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was 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

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of skis and its equipment and skates to Japan, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-16.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest skis and its equipment and skates suppliers to Japan were China ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports. Spain, Slovenia, Germany, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, France, Romania, Vietnam and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +24.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, dropping by -10% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 9.7%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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