Water-Skis And Surfboards Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global water-skis, surfboards, and sailboards market, detailing the expected growth in consumption and production over the next eight years. The report includes key data on market performance, trends in consumption and production, import and export figures, as well as pricing information. Key highlights include the expected CAGR for market volume and value, top consuming and producing countries, as well as trends in import and export prices.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for water-skis, surfboards and sailboards worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 967M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $11.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Water-Skis, Surfboards And Sailboards

In 2022, global water-skis and surfboards consumption fell modestly to 876M units, with a decrease of -4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +72.6% against 2013 indices. Global consumption peaked at 913M units in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

The global water-skis and surfboards market revenue dropped to $9B in 2022, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +83.5% against 2013 indices. Global consumption peaked at $9.3B in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (139M units), the United States (99M units) and India (65M units), with a combined 35% share of global consumption. Germany, Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the UK, Mexico, France, Turkey and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($1.4B), the United States ($829M) and India ($804M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 34% of the global market. China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Germany, Mexico, Bangladesh, Canada, France, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, the UK, with a CAGR of +17.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of water-skis and surfboards per capita consumption in 2022 were Germany (536 units per 1000 persons), Canada (453 units per 1000 persons) and the UK (326 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +17.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Water-Skis, Surfboards And Sailboards

In 2022, global production of water-skis, surfboards and sailboards fell modestly to 814M units, dropping by -4.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. Global production peaked at 925M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, water-skis and surfboards production fell to $8.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. Global production peaked at $8.9B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of water-skis and surfboards production was China (332M units), comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, water-skis and surfboards production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (65M units), fivefold. Pakistan (36M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.5% share.

In China, water-skis and surfboards production increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+3.4% per year) and Pakistan (+5.3% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Water-Skis, Surfboards And Sailboards

Global water-skis and surfboards imports rose remarkably to 412M units in 2022, with an increase of 9.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, water-skis and surfboards imports reached $2.9B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (85M units), distantly followed by Germany (35M units), the Netherlands (32M units), France (28M units), the UK (24M units) and Belgium (21M units) represented the major importers of water-skis, surfboards and sailboards, together generating 55% of total imports. Spain (16M units), Australia (13M units), Canada (13M units), Italy (11M units), Russia (11M units), Sweden (7.8M units) and Austria (7.6M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+24.8%), Belgium (+24.1%), Austria (+21.3%), the UK (+16.5%), Germany (+15.9%), Sweden (+12.4%), Spain (+11.0%), Canada (+10.7%), France (+9.6%), Russia (+8.5%) and Italy (+7.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +24.8% from 2012-2022. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Netherlands (+5.5 p.p.), Belgium (+3.4 p.p.), Germany (+3.3 p.p.) and the UK (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Australia and the United States saw its share reduced by -5% and -5.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($707M) constitutes the largest market for imported water-skis, surfboards and sailboards worldwide, comprising 24% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($237M), with an 8.1% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 7.4% share.

In the United States, water-skis and surfboards imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.2% per year) and France (+10.6% per year).

Imports By Type

In 2022, water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards (411M units) was the largest type of water-skis, surfboards and sailboards in the world, constituting 100% of total import.

Water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards was also the fastest-growing in terms of imports, with a CAGR of +10.5% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest types remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards ($2.8B) constitutes the largest type of water-skis, surfboards and sailboards imported worldwide, comprising 95% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by sailboards for water sport ($135M), with a 4.6% share of global imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards imports stood at +10.6%.

Import Prices By Type

The average water-skis and surfboards import price stood at $7.1 per unit in 2022, dropping by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7.6 per unit, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was sailboards for water sport ($144 per unit), while the price for water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards totaled $6.8 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards (+0.1%).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average water-skis and surfboards import price amounted to $7.1 per unit, with a decrease of -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 9.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $7.6 per unit, and then fell in the following year.

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 Canada ($11 per unit), while Belgium ($3.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Water-Skis, Surfboards And Sailboards

In 2022, overseas shipments of water-skis, surfboards and sailboards increased by 12% to 350M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +42.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at 422M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, water-skis and surfboards exports contracted to $3B in 2022. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3B, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for 193M units, which was near 55% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (31M units), mixing up a 9% share of total exports. Belgium (13M units), Taiwan (Chinese) (12M units), France (10M units), Italy (10M units), Germany (9.2M units), Spain (8M units), Thailand (6.5M units) and the United States (6M units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to water-skis and surfboards exports from China stood at +2.4%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+26.8%), Belgium (+20.1%), Spain (+19.3%), Germany (+12.0%), France (+6.7%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +26.8% from 2012-2022. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Thailand (-2.1%) and the United States (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain increased by +7.7, +2.9 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.5B) remains the largest water-skis and surfboards supplier worldwide, comprising 51% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($204M), with a 6.8% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4% share.

In China, water-skis and surfboards exports expanded at an average annual rate of +17.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+24.1% per year) and Italy (+1.3% per year).

Exports By Type

Water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards (349M units) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

Water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards was also the fastest-growing in terms of exports, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest types remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards ($2.9B) remains the largest type of water-skis, surfboards and sailboards supplied worldwide, comprising 97% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by sailboards for water sport ($97M), with a 3.2% share of global exports.

For water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards, exports increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices By Type

The average water-skis and surfboards export price stood at $8.6 per unit in 2022, waning by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 77% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $9.7 per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was sailboards for water sport ($94 per unit), while the average price for exports of water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards totaled $8.4 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards (+6.7%).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average water-skis and surfboards export price amounted to $8.6 per unit, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $9.7 per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($19 per unit), while Belgium ($5.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform