EU: Ball Market 2024

Ball Market Size in the EU

The EU ball market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ball Production in the EU

In value terms, ball production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Ball Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of balls increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ball exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of balls in the European Union, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Germany (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), Spain (X%), Belgium (X%) and Italy (X%). Poland (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%), Italy (X%), Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands, Spain and Poland increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest ball supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, France, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ball Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of balls were imported in the European Union; with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, ball imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of balls, namely France, the Netherlands and Germany, represented more than half of total import. Spain (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X units) and Belgium (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Sweden (X units), Austria (X units), Poland (X units), Greece (X units) and Denmark (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest ball importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, Austria, Sweden and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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