Uruguay: Ski-Suit Market 2025

Ski-Suit Market Size in Uruguay

For the sixth consecutive year, the Uruguayan ski-suit market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -50% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ski-Suit Production in Uruguay

In value terms, ski-suit production fell rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 191%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ski-Suit Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, approx. X units of ski-suits (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) were exported from Uruguay; picking up by 200% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2,067% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ski-suit exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2,399%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X units) and Paraguay (X units) were the main destinations of ski-suit exports from Uruguay. Moreover, ski-suit exports in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Paraguay, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +13.0%).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for ski-suits (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) exports from Uruguay, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile amounted to +28.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ski-suit export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Paraguay totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+13.9%).

Ski-Suit Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, purchases abroad of ski-suits (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) decreased by -49.5% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ski-suit imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 82%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Cambodia (X units) and Brazil (X units) were the main suppliers of ski-suit imports to Uruguay, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +88.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest ski-suit suppliers to Uruguay, together comprising 57% of total imports. Cambodia, the Netherlands, Denmark and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main suppliers, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +58.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average ski-suit import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 102%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Cambodia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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