Switzerland: 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 Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates decreased by -1.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from Switzerland soared to X tons, jumping by 18% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (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 Switzerland, together accounting for 53% of total exports. Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Poland and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for skis and its equipment and skates exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 57% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Norway, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Canada and Poland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +30.1%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Czech Republic (+15.2%), 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 Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates were imported into Switzerland; remaining constant against the previous year. In general, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates to Switzerland, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Romania, France, Spain, Vietnam, Italy, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Slovenia and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest skis and its equipment and skates suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, France, Spain, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +40.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, picking up by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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