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Seat market

Seat market: find new facts and figures enhanced by an Ai-driven market research tool. Data provide production, consumption, companies, imports, trade, market size, market prices, and exports. There is a breakdown by country, including Russia, China, Africa, the U.S., EU, the Middle East, Latin America, and the U.K. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Seat - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	United States
2	China
3	Germany
4	Indonesia
5	France

In value terms, the largest seat markets worldwide were the United States, China and Germany, with a combined 42% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Indonesia, France, Canada, Thailand, the UK, Bangladesh, Spain, Egypt, Brazil and India, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Indonesia saw the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while seat market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Seat Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per unit			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	27	31	32	8.9%
Netherlands	37	36	38	1.1%
Italy	61	56	58	-2.8%
Poland	71	78	78	5.0%
Germany	78	75	78	0.0%
Vietnam	50	59	83	28.9%
Average	39	44	44	7.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($83 per unit), while China ($32 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per unit			CAGR, 2018-2020
Canada	69	69	60	-6.2%
Australia	47	47	55	7.8%
United States	53	53	52	-0.7%
France	53	50	46	-6.7%
Japan	52	50	46	-6.0%
Belgium	49	49	44	-5.0%
United Kingdom	48	49	41	-7.4%
Germany	47	49	41	-6.9%
Netherlands	39	36	37	-2.9%
Italy	33	34	32	-2.0%
Spain	33	31	32	-2.2%
South Korea	33	33	31	-3.9%
Poland	28	28	28	-0.7%
Average	48	48	45	-3.5%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($60 per unit), while Poland ($28 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Seat - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	16	15	13	-7.8%
Germany	4.2	4.9	4.4	2.2%
France	2.7	2.8	2.4	-5.6%
United Kingdom	2.2	2.3	2.1	-2.1%
Netherlands	1.7	1.7	2	9.3%

In value terms, the United States ($13.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported seats worldwide, comprising 29% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($4.4B), with a 9.5% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.3% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled -7.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+2.2% per year) and France (-5.6% per year).

Seat - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	23	22	25	4.7%
Poland	3.4	3.9	4	9.2%
Vietnam	1.8	2.4	3.1	32.9%
Italy	2.8	2.7	2.8	0.0%
Germany	2.3	2.3	2.2	-0.7%

In value terms, China ($25.4B) remains the largest seat supplier worldwide, comprising 48% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($4B), with a 7.6% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5.9% share.

In China, seat exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+9.2% per year) and Vietnam (+32.9% per year).

Seat - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for seat worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Seat - Top Companies

Ape Indústria e Comércio Ltda, Agilent Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Beijing Zhongxing Shitong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Shandong Energy Chongzhuang Group Dongyue Rubber & Plastic Co.,Ltd., Hunan Xiangtian Farming Machinery Co., Ltd., Kingstar Medical Products Co., Ltd., Henan Zhongke Explosion-Proof Machinery Co., Ltd., Xingtai Roll Small Cold Roller Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Langfeng Tourism Products Co., Ltd., Guizhou Ruidashiyouzhichengji Co., Ltd., Taizhou Culture & Education Paper Industry Co.,Ltd., Guangxi Guanghui Low-temperature Equipment Co.,Ltd., Siemens AG, Amplesky Communication Technologies Ltd., Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd., Zhangzhou Donglin Electronic Co., Ltd., SONY CORPORATION, PANASONIC CORPORATION, Ethicon Women's Health & Urology Sàrl, Medos Sàrl

Seat - Product Coverage

HS 940110 - Seats; of a kind used for aircraft
HS 940120 - Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles
HS 940130 - Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture
HS 940140 - Seats; convertible into beds, other than garden seats or camping equipment
HS 940151 - Seats; of bamboo or rattan
HS 940159 - Seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan
HS 940161 - Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
HS 940169 - Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
HS 940171 - Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
HS 940179 - Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
HS 940180 - Seats; n.e.s. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
Prodcom 31001300 - Other seats, of HS

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global seat market. 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

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023