Australia and Oceania: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The vehicle seat market in Australia and Oceania declined to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Seat Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, vehicle seat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 51%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X units of seats for motor vehicles were exported in Australia and Oceania; with an increase of 13% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X units) represented the key exporter of seats for motor vehicles, committing 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), mixing up a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vehicle seat exports from Australia stood at -11.2%. At the same time, New Zealand (+11.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+19 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-19.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest vehicle seat supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X).

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +14.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 69%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.8%).

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of seats for motor vehicles increased by 26% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 56%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X units) represented the largest importer of seats for motor vehicles, comprising 71% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), generating a 27% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the seats for motor vehicles imports, with a CAGR of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by +5.5 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported seats for motor vehicles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -15% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vehicle seat import price increased by +12.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Zealand totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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