South Africa: 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 South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from South Africa rose sharply to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, India, Namibia and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for skis and its equipment and skates exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average export price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), 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 South Africa

In 2022, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates into South Africa soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of skis and its equipment and skates to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for snow-skis and other snow-ski equipment, ice-skates and roller-skates stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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