MERCOSUR: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR skis market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Skis Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, skis production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skis Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Skis exports surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 86% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 300% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, skis exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons) represented the key exporter of skis for winter sports, comprising 66% of total exports. Argentina (X kg) held an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (12%). Chile (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Colombia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the skis for winter sports exports, with a CAGR of +65.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Brazil (+36.8%) and Argentina (+20.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Chile (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Colombia (+53 p.p.) and Chile (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Argentina (-42 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Colombia ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 83% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of +41.1%, 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

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -40.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Skis Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of skis for winter sports, when their volume increased by 41% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skis imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of skis imports in 2021 were Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together resulting at 93% of total import. The following importers - Peru (X kg) and Uruguay (X kg) - together made up 4.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of -1.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 93% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Argentina, with a CAGR of +2.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform