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Seat Prices in the United States

U.S. Seat Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the seat price amounted to $52 per unit (CIF, US), growing by 6.7% against the previous month. Over the last seven months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 8% month-to-month. The import price peaked in August 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($165 per unit), while the price for China ($35 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Seat Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was seats; of a kind used for aircraft ($4.8K per unit), while the price for non-upholstered seats with metal frames ($24 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by seats; n.e.s. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) (+2.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Seat Imports

In August 2022, overseas purchases of seats decreased by -11.5% to 22M units, falling for the fourth month in a row after two months of growth. In general, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 15% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 39M units in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to August 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, seat imports shrank to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 17% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 1.7B units in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to August 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Seat Imports by Type

Non-upholstered seats with metal frames (7.2M units), upholstered seats with wooden frames (5.3M units) and seats; n.e.s. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) (4.2M units) were the main products of seat imports to the United States, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Upholstered seats with metal frames, non-upholstered seats with wooden frames, seats for motor vehicles, seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan and seats; of a kind used for aircraft lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in vehicle seat (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, upholstered seats with wooden frames ($585M) constituted the largest type of seat supplied to the United States, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by non-upholstered seats with metal frames ($172M), 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 13% share.

U.S. Seat Imports by Country

In August 2022, China (15M units) constituted the largest seat supplier to the United States, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (2.9M units), fivefold. Mexico (695K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-2.3% per month) and Mexico (+2.1% per month).

In value terms, China ($526M) constituted the largest supplier of seat to the United States, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($241M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 9.7% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from China amounted to -6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-2.7% per month) and Mexico (+2.1% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the seat market in the U.S.. 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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United States

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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 the U.S.
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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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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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