Ski equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ski equipment was worth $261.1 million in 2024, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 22% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $332.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $401.6M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $350.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $251.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $311.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $310.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $264.8M | 10.9K t |
Top ski equipment exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Austria and Taiwan. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.8M | 30% |
| Austria | $29.2M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $27.9M | 11% |
| France | $17.9M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $17.4M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $11.2M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $8.4M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $8.0M | 3.1% |
| United States | $5.4M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 181 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $21.9M | 8.4% |
| United States | $21.6M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $19.9M | 7.6% |
| Austria | $18.4M | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $14.4M | 5.5% |
| China | $12.8M | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $11.5M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $9.8M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $8.9M | 3.4% |
| Norway | $8.8M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $8.4M | 3.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $26.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $49.62 per kg and China $16.99 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ski equipment (HS 9506.19) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9506.19: Snow-ski equipment. HS 9506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ski equipment?
China exported $77.8 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Austria (11%) and Taiwan (11%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ski equipment?
France imported $21.9 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ski equipment?
It was worth $261.1 million in 2024, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $401.6 million. 123 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of ski equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $26.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $49.62 per kg and China $16.99 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for ski equipment?
The HS code for ski equipment is subheading 9506.19, in chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9506 page.
How can I find ski equipment buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show ski equipment buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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