Switzerland: Ski Footwear Market 2024

Ski Footwear Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of growth, the Swiss ski footwear market decreased by X% to $X in 2020. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ski Footwear Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2020, exports of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear from Switzerland skyrocketed to X pairs, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ski footwear exports shrank modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X pairs), Poland (X pairs) and France (X pairs) were the main destinations of ski footwear exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Austria, New Zealand, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for ski footwear exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, 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

The average ski footwear export price stood at $X per pair in 2020, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2019, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ski Footwear Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2020, purchases abroad of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear increased by X% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X pairs. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ski footwear imports shrank to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X pairs), Romania (X pairs) and Italy (X pairs) were the main suppliers of ski footwear imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Vietnam, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest ski footwear suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Hungary, China, Germany, Austria, Vietnam, France and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2020, the average ski footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2019, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while the price for China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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