Ski and snowboard footwear market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian ski and snowboard footwear market volume grew from 1 206 thousand pairs in 2018 to 1 383 thousand pairs in 2019. This expansion coincided with the testing of new models from the domestic manufacturer SPINE in Moscow, which signaled development in local production and the introduction of fresh products to the market.

Market volume contracted sharply to 695 thousand pairs in 2020 before recovering to 1 015 thousand pairs in 2021 and stabilizing near 1 002 thousand pairs in 2022.

After 2022, the market declined to 810 thousand pairs in 2023 and then rose to 885 thousand pairs in 2024. During this period, the industry saw a push toward sustainability, exemplified by Salomon's updated 2022-23 boot collection featuring eco-technologies.

Production ski and snowboard footwear in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

After two consecutive years of decline, Russia's production of ski and snowboard footwear rebounded in 2021. That year, output reached 885 thousand pairs, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 53.0%. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production overall decreased by 26.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 579 thousand pairs, with the steepest drop occurring that same year at 52.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

Exports ski and snowboard footwear from Russia

Exports in kind, K 2u

Export volumes for ski and snowboard footwear showed notable fluctuations during this period. They hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with the peak being 4.2 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Russia's exports amounted to 86.6 thousand pairs, representing a substantial year-over-year gain of 158.6%. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 20.9 thousand pairs, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 75.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of Russian ski and snowboard footwear were Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Czechia, accounting for 37.2%, 22.3%, and 18.5% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 78.0% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited volatility over the observed period. Values fell to their lowest point in 2020 and reached their maximum in 2021, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Russia exported ski and snowboard footwear worth 1 932 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp increase of 157.2% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 751 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 60.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In value terms from 2018 to 2021, the principal destinations for Russian exports were Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Czechia, with shares of 32.5%, 21.5%, and 15.3% of total export value, respectively. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 69.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports ski and snowboard footwear to Russia

Imports in kind, K 2u

In 2021, Russia's imports of ski and snowboard footwear stood at 216.5 thousand pairs, showing a notable improvement of 35.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 12.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 160.3 thousand pairs, with the largest decline occurring that year at 23.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

Between 2018 and 2021, the top suppliers of ski and snowboard footwear to Russia were China, Romania, and Czechia, contributing 29.0%, 27.8%, and 10.3% of imports in kind, respectively. Their combined share reached 67.0% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's imports of ski and snowboard footwear in value terms totaled 18 434 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 33.1% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 41.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 19 341 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2020 at 28.4% and the largest increase in 2019 at 48.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In value terms from 2018 to 2021, the main sources of imports for Russia were China, Romania, and Czechia, accounting for 29.5%, 29.1%, and 11.8% of import value, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 70.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021