Netherlands: Skates Market 2024

Skates Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch skates market increased by 116% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Skates consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Skates Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of ice skates and roller skates increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 70% 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 near future.

In value terms, skates exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for skates exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, skates exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), sevenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+35.3% per year) and Belgium (-6.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ice skates and roller skates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+36.7% per year) and the UK (+72.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average skates export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skates Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of ice skates and roller skates increased by 83% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 142%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, skates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest skates supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, skates imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +21.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.5% per year) and Italy (+16.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ice skates and roller skates to the Netherlands, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+21.7% per year) and Italy (+12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skates import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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