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Germany - Seats - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jan 10, 2024

Germany's September 2023 Import of Seats Surges to $277M

Germany Seat Imports

For the fourth consecutive month, Germany recorded decline in overseas purchases of seats, which decreased by -1.7% to 2.7M units in September 2023. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 with an increase of 39% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.5M units. From February 2023 to September 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, seat imports rose rapidly to $277M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. In general, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when imports increased by 18% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 380M units in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to September 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.Germany Seat Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Seat in Germany (million USD)
Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023
Poland95.696.411595.712013512912711810968.685.6105
China79.166.490.667.185.972.259.662.872.864.248.449.645.2
Netherlands22.826.821.220.223.427.725.724.628.624.416.413.313.4
Denmark8.18.67.210.711.815.910.821.614.815.910.19.410.8
Turkey7.98.28.67.79.27.78.88.09.08.66.67.58.2
Italy12.813.613.413.711.811.116.310.412.312.110.07.97.3
Vietnam6.37.911.412.216.010.26.96.84.53.42.31.92.0
Others87.883.792.776.581.310110899.798.010276.776.285.5
Total320312360304359380365361358339239252277

Imports by Country

China (919K units), Poland (719K units) and the Netherlands (169K units) were the main suppliers of seat imports to Germany, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Denmark, Turkey, Italy and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the biggest increases were in Denmark (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Poland ($105M) constituted the largest supplier of seat to Germany, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($45M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.8% share.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-4.6% per month) and the Netherlands (-4.3% per month).

Imports by Type

Upholstered seats with wooden frames (805K units), upholstered seats with metal frames (636K units) and seats; n.e.s. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) (492K units) were the main products of seat imports to Germany, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Non-upholstered seats with metal frames, non-upholstered seats with wooden frames, seats for motor vehicles, seats; of a kind used for aircraft and seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by seats; of a kind used for aircraft (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, upholstered seats with wooden frames ($145M) constituted the largest type of seat supplied to Germany, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by upholstered seats with metal frames ($42M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by seats; n.e.s. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), with a 10% share.

Import Prices by Country

In September 2023, the seat price stood at $103 per unit (CIF, Germany), rising by 12% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 when the average import price increased by 16% month-to-month. The import price peaked in September 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($145 per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($37.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the seat market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 29321000 - Seats for motor vehicles
  • Prodcom 30305010 - Seats for aircraft, parts thereof
  • Prodcom 31001155 -
  • Prodcom 31001159 -
  • Prodcom 31001170 - Upholstered seats with metal frames (excluding swivel seats, m edical, surgical, dental or veterinary seats, barbers
  • Prodcom 31001190 - Non-upholstered seats with metal frames (excluding medical, s urgical, dental or veterinary seats, barbers
  • Prodcom 31001210 - Seats convertible into beds (excluding garden seats or camping equipment)
  • Prodcom 31001230 - Seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials
  • Prodcom 31001250 - Upholstered seats with wooden frames (including three piece suites) (excluding swivel seats)
  • Prodcom 31001290 - Non-upholstered seats with wooden frames (excluding swivel seats)
  • Prodcom 31001300 - Other seats, of HS

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  • Germany

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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