SADC: 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 SADC

The SADC market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates fell slightly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Snow-Skis And Other Snow-Ski Equipment, Ice-Skates And Roller-Skates in SADC

In value terms, production of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates, which increased by 29% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 76%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporter of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 59% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together creating a 38% share of total exports. Madagascar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Mauritius (with a CAGR of +61.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of +96.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+22.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in SADC

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates, when their volume increased by 179% to X tons. Overall, imports enjoyed a slight increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the main importer of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates, generating 55% of total imports. Mauritius (X tons) held a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Angola (5.5%). Mozambique (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+24.2%), Mozambique (+23.4%) and Botswana (+22.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +24.2% from 2012-2021. Angola experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tanzania (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mauritius (+20 p.p.), Mozambique (+3.4 p.p.) and Botswana (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Tanzania (-11.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates in SADC, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a 4.8% share.

In South Africa, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates declined by an average annual rate of -2.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+23.9% per year) and Angola (-2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 8.1%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform