Romania: Ski Footwear Market 2021

Ski Footwear Market Size in Romania

In 2020, the Romanian ski footwear market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ski Footwear Production in Romania

In value terms, ski footwear production shrank modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Ski Footwear Exports

Exports from Romania

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear decreased by -X% to X pairs in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X pairs in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ski footwear exports reduced markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X pairs) was the main destination for ski footwear exports from Romania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ski footwear exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X pairs), twofold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Hungary (-X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for ski footwear exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Hungary (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average ski footwear export price amounted to $X per pair, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ski Footwear Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2020, supplies from abroad of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear increased by X% to X pairs, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ski footwear imports soared to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Moldova (X pairs) constituted the largest ski footwear supplier to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ski footwear imports from Moldova exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X pairs), eightfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Moldova totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest ski footwear suppliers to Romania were Moldova ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Moldova (+X% per year) recorded 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 2020, the average ski footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per pair), while the price for Moldova ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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