The ski equipment manufacturing market is projected to grow with a modest CAGR of 1.1%and reach an estimated$1.61 billion by2017. The focus of the industry players is on fostering operational excellence, strengthening their retail performance, and increasing profitability through sales and distribution.
Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has conducted a competitive analysis on the current trends of the industry and presents its findings in “Ski Equipment Manufacturing Industry 2012-2017: Trend, Profit and Forecast Analysis.”
In the report, Lucintel estimates and classifies vendors’ manufacturing revenues in terms of sales. It analyzes the full value of ski revenue whether sold to wholesalers, retailers, or via online channels. Europe dominates the industry and captures the maximum market share. A combination of factors such as demographics, climatic conditions, individuals’ participation, ski facilities, and consumer spending habits highly affects the industry dynamics.
Lucintel’s study reveals certain challenges faced by the industry. Extensive publicity of global warming created caution among the retailers and caused a decline of preorders, as they wanted to maintain lower inventories. Secondly, the high cost involved in skiing as a regular recreational activity is an obstacle for people who would like to ski but do not want to pay exorbitant fees. Multiple expenses such as traveling to ski areas, skiing resort charges, lift tickets, and costly equipment hold back interested people who may want to participate but have financial limitations.
Lucintel’s report projects that the industry has witnessed growth as increasing numbers of skier, innovative and technologically sound product launch, and favorable demography have supported sales in the industry. The growth of the ski industry, with rising personal income for some and the idea of skiing as a family activity also helps the industry.
This study is intended to provide industry leaders with a competitive benchmarking of the various industry players operating in the ski equipment manufacturing market. The study provides information on the current market share, profit margins, capabilities, and strategies and helps the leaders access their capabilities against leading competitors.
This comprehensive guide from Lucintel provides readers with valuable information and the tools needed to successfully drive critical business decisions with a thorough understanding of the market’s potential. This report will save Lucintel clients hundreds of hours in personal research time on a global market and it offers significant benefits in expanding business opportunities throughout the ski equipment manufacturing industry. In a fast-paced ever-changing world, business leaders need every advantage available to them in a timely manner to drive change in the market and to stay ahead of their competition. This report provides business leaders with a keen advantage in this regard by making them aware of
emerging trends and demand requirements on an annual basis.
To make any investment or strategic decision, you need adequate and timely information. This market report fulfills this core need. Some of the features of ski equipment manufacturing market report are:
• Industry size estimates in terms of (US $) value by regions and by segment
• Ski equipment manufacturing industry analysis annual trend (2006-2011) and forecast (2012-2017)
• Porter’s Five Force analysis
• New product launch and merger and acquisition activity in ski equipment manufacturing market
• Quarterly demand trend (Q1 2010-Q4 2011) and forecast analysis (Q1 2012 – Q4 2013) for ski equipment manufacturing market
• Gross and net profit trends in the ski equipment manufacturing market
• Cost structure trend in the global as well as regional ski equipment manufacturing market
• More than 46 valuable figures/charts and 10 tables are provided in ski equipment manufacturing market report
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Industry Definition and Scope
3. Industry Overview
4. Global Macroeconomic Overview
5. Industry Trends
6. Industry Forecasts
7. Emerging Trends
8. Conclusions
List of Figures
CHAPTER 3. Industry Overview
Figure 3.1: External forces shaping global ski equipment manufacturing industry
CHAPTER 4. Global Macroeconomic Overview
Figure 4.1: Global GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.2: Global inflation rate trend
Figure 4.3: Global population growth rate trend
Figure 4.4: Global unemployment rate trend
Figure 4.5: Regional GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.6: Regional inflation rate trend
Figure 4.7: Regional population growth rate trend
Figure 4.8: Regional unemployment rate trend
CHAPTER 5. Industry Trends
Figure 5.1: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry revenue annual trend 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.2: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry regional trend: 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.3: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry regional trend:
Figure 5.4: Skier visits by region
Figure 5.5: Skier visits by country
Figure 5.6: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry quarterly trend 2010-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.7: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry profitability trend: 2006-11
Figure 5.8: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry revenue per employee trend: 2006-11
Figure 5.9: Cost structure trend in global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11(%)
Figure 5.10: Cost structure in North American ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.11: Cost Structure Trend in European ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.12: Cost structure Trend in Asia Pacific ski equipment manufacturing sensors industry: 2006-11(%)
Figure 5.13: Top five companies v/s ski equipment manufacturing industry gross profit & net profit analysis: 2011
Figure 5.14: Cash on hand for global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.15: Cash on hand for global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.16: Asset for global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.17: Asset for global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.18: Debt for global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.19: Debt for global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.20: Industry shares of top players in global ski equipment manufacturing industry in 2006
Figure 5.21: Industry shares of top players in global ski equipment manufacturing industry in 2011
Figure 5.22: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2006 industry share analysis
Figure 5.23: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry 2011 industry share analysis
CHAPTER 6. Industry Forecasts
Figure 6.1 Global ski equipment manufacturing industry annual forecast 2012-17 (US $B)
Figure 6.2 Global ski equipment manufacturing industry quarterly forecast 2012-13 (US $B)
Figure 6.3: Global GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 6.4: Global inflation rate forecast
Figure 6.5: Global population growth rate forecast
Figure 6.6: Global unemployment rate forecast
Figure 6.7: Regional GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 6.8: Regional inflation rate forecast
Figure 6.9: Regional population growth rate forecast
Figure 6.10: Regional unemployment rate forecast
Figure 6.11 Global ski equipment manufacturing industry regional forecast 2012-17 (US $B)
Figure 6.12 Global ski equipment manufacturing industry regional forecast 2012-17 (%)
CHAPTER 7. Emerging Trends
Figure 7.1: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry emerging trends
Figure 7.2: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry opportunity by region
List of Tables
CHAPTER 3. Industry Overview
Table 3.1: Industry parameters of global ski equipment manufacturing industry
Table 3.2: Relative industry attractiveness by region
CHAPTER 5. Industry Trends
Table 5.1: Regional revenue growth rate
Table 5.2: Percentage change in cost structure
Table 5.3: Percentage change in cash on hand
Table 5.4: Percentage change in total asset
Table 5.5: Percentage change in total debt
Table 5.6: Key companies by revenue growth
Table 5.7: Key companies by revenue decline
CHAPTER 6. Industry Forecasts
Table 6.1: Global ski equipment manufacturing industry forecast growth rate