United Kingdom: Ski Footwear Market Overview 2021

Ski Footwear Market Size in the UK

In 2019, the UK ski footwear market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Ski footwear consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Ski Footwear Production in the UK

In value terms, ski footwear production expanded modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Ski footwear production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Ski Footwear Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2019, shipments abroad of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear increased by X% to X pairs, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ski footwear exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X pairs) was the main destination for ski footwear exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ski footwear exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the U.S. (X pairs), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Switzerland (X pairs), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Switzerland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for ski footwear exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Switzerland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ski footwear export price stood at $X per pair in 2018, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2017, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 the UK

Ski footwear imports into the UK declined to X pairs in 2019, shrinking by -X% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X pairs in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ski footwear imports reduced to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible downturn. 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. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X pairs), India (X pairs) and France (X pairs) were the main suppliers of ski footwear imports to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Pakistan, Italy, the Czech Republic, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese) and Austria, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ski footwear suppliers to the UK were Austria ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2018, the average ski footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per pair in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear in the world?

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China (13M pairs) remains the largest ski footwear consuming country worldwide, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, ski footwear consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (4.5M pairs), threefold. The U.S. (4.5M pairs) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear in the world?

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China (15M pairs) constituted the country with the largest volume of ski footwear production, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, ski footwear production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (5.4M pairs), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (3.2M pairs), with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear to the UK?

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In value terms, Austria ($3.7M), France ($2M) and Italy ($1.3M) constituted the largest ski footwear suppliers to the UK, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear from the UK?

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In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($4.5M) remains the key foreign market for ski footwear exports from the UK, comprising 185% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($341K), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 5.8% share.

What is the average export price for ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear in the UK?

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The average ski footwear export price stood at $33 per pair in 2018, with a decrease of -64.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear in the UK?

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In 2018, the average ski footwear import price amounted to $44 per pair, growing by 1.7% against the previous year.