In 2023, Italy imported ski-boots with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics amounting to approximately 5.4 million kilograms. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady growth in import volume, rising from 5.51 million kilograms in 2024 to 5.92 million kilograms by 2028. This represents an average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period.
Year-on-year growth rates:
- From 2024 to 2025: Growth of approximately 1.9%.
- From 2025 to 2026: Growth of around 1.8%.
- From 2026 to 2027: Growth of roughly 1.8%.
- From 2027 to 2028: Growth of about 1.7%.
Future trends to watch for include potential fluctuations in import volumes due to changing consumer preferences for winter sports, advancements in ski-boot materials and technologies, and impacts from global economic conditions affecting Italy's purchasing power and trade dynamics.