U.S.: Skis Market 2024

Skis Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the U.S. skis market, when its value decreased by -3.3% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +65.5% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Skis Production in the U.S.

In value terms, skis production reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +63.3% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Skis Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, skis exports from the United States fell to X tons, declining by -10.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skis exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of skis exports from the United States, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for skis exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +42.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 skis export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 58% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. 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 external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Australia (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skis Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Skis imports into the United States skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 60% on 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +81.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, skis imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of skis imports to the United States, together accounting for 58% of total imports. Spain, Taiwan (Chinese), the United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Ukraine, Germany, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +29.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest skis suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, Germany, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic and France, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw 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 2021, the average skis import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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