The global snow and ice equipment market has entered a period of explosive growth.

According to the latest forecast by Global Market Insights, the global snow and ice equipment market size is projected to reach $28.7 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%. As a representative of emerging markets, China has maintained a growth rate of over 40% in indoor ski resort equipment procurement for three consecutive years, with the import penetration rate expected to exceed 62% by 2025.

Four core values of professional agency services

• Compliant operations ensure safety.
  • Quick acquisition of EU CE certification and US UL certification
  • SpecialEquipment ImportsPermits (e.g., snowmaking pressure vessel certification)
• Supply chain integration capability
  • The direct procurement price from Austrian snowmaking machine manufacturers is 22-35% lower than retail channels.
  • The logistics lead time for German ice rink maintenance equipment has been reduced to 18 days.
• Risk control system
  • 100% avoid tariff losses caused by HS code misclassification.
  • The pre-review mechanism prevents technical barriers to trade (TBT).
• Financial solutions
  • LC Deferred Payment and Supply Chain Finance Combined Solution
  • Practical Experience in Staggered Payment of Import VAT

Practical Case: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Entire Import Process for Ski Simulators

A sports operator plans to introduce the Dutch WINTERSPORT 9000 series equipment in 2025:

• Pain point breakthrough: The original manufacturer requires a 30% down payment + the balance to be paid upon presentation of the bill of lading copy.
• Solutions: Through the agency company's backupL/CGuarantee, the advance payment ratio is reduced to 10%.
• Professional support: Leveraging the "classified supervision" policy of the Free Trade Pilot Zone, we saved 280,000 yuan in warehousing costs.
• Achievement Data: The time-to-market for equipment was reduced by 60 days, achieving a first-year return on investment of 173%.

Three Common Practical Challenges Faced by Importers

• Authentication trap: Canadian hockey rink maintenance equipment must simultaneously meet both CSA and EN standards.
• Tax blind spot: The core components of snowmaking machines are subject to a provisional tax rate of 5%, while the tariff for the complete machine is as high as 8%.
• logistics selection: Temperature control deviceMaritime TransportationMust be equipped with a -25°C refrigerated container + real-time monitoring system.

Market Layout Recommendations for 2025

• Pay attention to the equipment procurement needs of the Winter Olympics legacy transformation project.
• Secure the production capacity quota of Nordic manufacturers for 2025 in advance.
• Establish an emergency mechanism to address potential tight shipping space during peak seasons.

The value of a professional agency lies not only in the smooth customs clearance of individual shipments but also in helping importers build sustainable competitive advantages. Through this in-depth analysis, we believe you have gained insights into how to leverage professional expertise to seize opportunities in the wave of the ice and snow economy. Contact an agency with twenty years of hands-on experience now to customize your 2025 market expansion plan.