Sharp Increase in Imports of Skate Products in Brazil Reaches $193K in July 2023

Brazil Skates Imports
In July 2023, approximately 24K units of ice skates and roller skates were brought into Brazil through imports, marking a significant 92% rise compared to the previous month. However, overall, imports have been experiencing a substantial decline. The highest growth rate was observed in May 2023, with a month-to-month increase of 185%. Imports reached their peak at 158K units in September 2022, but from October 2022 to July 2023, they remained at a somewhat lower level.
By value, the imported skates witnessed a sharp surge, amounting to $193K (according to IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. However, imports showed a considerable downturn over the reviewed period. The most notable growth rate was recorded in February 2023, with a 136% increase compared to the previous month. The peak of imports occurred in September 2022, reaching 1.4M units, but from October 2022 to July 2023, imports remained at a relatively lower level.

Imports by Country
In July 2023, China emerged as the primary supplier of skates to Brazil, contributing approximately 97% of the total imports with 23K units.
The average monthly growth rate of volume from China during the period between July 2022 and July 2023 was -8.6%.
In terms of value, China ($180K) held the largest share as the supplier of skates to Brazil.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China amounted to -9.3%.
Import Prices by Country
In July 2023, the per-unit price of skates stood at $8.2 (CIF, Brazil), depicting a decline of -9.7% compared to the previous month. Overall, the import price exhibited a relatively stable trend. The most rapid growth in import price was observed in June 2023, with a 120% increase compared to the previous month. The average import prices reached the highest point in March 2023 at $10.3 per unit, but from April 2023 to July 2023, they remained at a lower level.
Notably, the average prices varied among the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($8.6 per unit), while China offered skates at a price of $7.8 per unit.
From July 2022 to July 2023, China showed a slight decrease in prices (-0.7%), whereas the prices of other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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