Asia-Pacific: Snow Motor Vehicle Market 2023

Snow Motor Vehicle Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the Asia-Pacific snow motor vehicle market decreased by -41% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Snow Motor Vehicle Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, snow motor vehicle production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 39%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Snow Motor Vehicle Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, approx. X units of motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars were exported in Asia-Pacific; increasing by 49% against 2020 figures. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, snow motor vehicle exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) held a little share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars exports, with a CAGR of +11.0% from 2012 to 2021. Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+9.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by -6.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest snow motor vehicle supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

In China, snow motor vehicle exports increased at an average annual rate of +17.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level 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, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.4%).

Snow Motor Vehicle Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars increased by 157% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, snow motor vehicle imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Thailand represented the largest importer of motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was approx. 60% of total imports in 2021. Australia (X units) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (7%) and Japan (5.3%). The Philippines (X units), New Zealand (X units) and Vietnam (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Thailand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars imports, with a CAGR of +39.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+18.0%), the Philippines (+13.8%), Vietnam (+9.5%), Australia (+7.9%) and Japan (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Korea (-1.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+53 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Japan (-2.2 p.p.), Australia (-4 p.p.) and South Korea (-14 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest snow motor vehicle importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Australia ($X), South Korea ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, New Zealand, Vietnam and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 28%.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +26.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -39.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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