Algeria: Seat Market 2025

Seat Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian seat market dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Seat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Seat Production in Algeria

In value terms, seat production reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 982% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Seat Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, seat exports from Algeria amounted to X tons, with an increase of 2.3% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,652%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, seat exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 422% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Niger (X kg) were the main destinations of seat exports from Algeria, with a combined 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of +68.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for seats exports from Algeria, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +30.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+10.6% per year) and Niger (+49.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average seat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1,182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+375.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Seat Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, seat imports into Algeria dropped significantly to X tons, which is down by -16.6% against 2020. Overall, imports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, seat imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest seat supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+16.3% per year) and Italy (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seats to Algeria, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+5.5% per year) and Italy (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average seat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, seat import price decreased by -20.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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