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United Kingdom - Seats - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 5, 2023

UK Seat Price Averages $354 per Unit

United Kingdom Seat Import Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the seat price stood at $354 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), almost unchanged from the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 an increase of 17% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $388 per unit in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to March 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($432 per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($107 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Seat in United Kingdom (USD per unit)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
China485523503433425377335323377320428432432
Spain294411446330357490307361300329291366416
Italy316345332356337378375313317346360332342
Lithuania278288271286286291281307299318310334284
Poland241240239242243245237238246242244248250
Portugal289277265262256271250259252247252262248
Romania195197205204201191206209196209212218203
Vietnam145160181203197134158226174179214186185
Indonesia107101113115108114113106100110129113107
Average386388374357340311302303317295344353354

United Kingdom Seat Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In March 2023, the product with the highest price was upholstered seats with wooden frames ($232 per unit), while the price for non-upholstered seats with wooden frames ($73.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by metal frame non-upholstered seat (0.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

United Kingdom Seat Imports

In March 2023, supplies from abroad of seats increased by 9% to 591K units, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when imports increased by 11% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 965K units in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to March 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, seat imports amounted to $209M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when imports increased by 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 372M units in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to March 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

United Kingdom Seat Imports by Type

In March 2023, upholstered seats with wooden frames (445K units) constituted the largest type of seat supplied to the UK, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, upholstered seats with wooden frames exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, non-upholstered seats with wooden frames (145K units), threefold.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of upholstered seats with wooden frames totaled -3.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: non-upholstered seats with wooden frames (-5.2% per month) and seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan (-17.7% per month).

In value terms, upholstered seats with wooden frames ($103M) constituted the largest type of seat supplied to the UK, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by upholstered seats with metal frames ($30M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by non-upholstered seats with metal frames, with a 14% share.

United Kingdom Seat Imports by Country

China (200K units), Poland (134K units) and Italy (66K units) were the main suppliers of seat imports to the UK, together accounting for 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Vietnam, Indonesia, Portugal, Lithuania and Spain, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +1.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($86M) constituted the largest supplier of seat to the UK, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($33M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China amounted to -7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Poland (-0.4% per month) and Italy (+0.0% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the seat market in the UK. 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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    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    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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