Australia and Oceania: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames decreased by -17.5% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the largest exporter of non-upholstered seats with metal frames in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 69% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), creating a 29% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-upholstered seats with metal frames exports, with a CAGR of -5.0% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-12.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -17.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports declined by an average annual rate of -8.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 31%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Zealand stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.9%).

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X units of non-upholstered seats with metal frames were imported in Australia and Oceania; surging by 14% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the major importer of non-upholstered seats with metal frames in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), constituting a 15% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2021. New Zealand (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-upholstered seats with metal frames in Australia and Oceania, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +7.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 26% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal frame non-upholstered seat import price increased by +59.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Zealand amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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