France: Ski Footwear Market Overview 2020

Ski Footwear Market Size in France

The revenue of the ski footwear market in France amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, ski footwear consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the ski footwear market reached its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the ski footwear market remained at a lower figure.

Ski Footwear Production in France

In value terms, ski footwear production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, ski footwear production continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, ski footwear production reached its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Ski Footwear Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear from France totaled X pairs, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, ski footwear exports continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X pairs in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ski footwear exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, ski footwear exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X pairs), Germany (X pairs) and Italy (X pairs) were the main destinations of ski footwear exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Canada, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for ski footwear exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Poland, Canada, the Czech Republic, the UK, Belgium and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ski footwear export price stood at $X per pair in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear attained their peak figure at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ski Footwear Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the ski footwear imports into France totaled X pairs, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, ski footwear imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ski footwear imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, ski footwear imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Romania (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of ski footwear to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ski footwear imports from Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X pairs), threefold. The Czech Republic (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Romania amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and the Czech Republic (-X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ski footwear to France, comprising X% of total ski footwear imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average ski footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per pair), while the price for Hungary ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform