Australia: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in Australia

The Australian vehicle seat market declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. Vehicle seat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Seat Production in Australia

In value terms, vehicle seat production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 51%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of seats for motor vehicles exported from Australia reached X units, picking up by 2.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units) was the main destination for vehicle seat exports from Australia, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle seat exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X units), ninefold. Thailand (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand amounted to +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-2.0% per year) and Thailand (+22.0% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for seats for motor vehicles exports from Australia, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand stood at +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+15.7% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+17.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vehicle seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, imports of seats for motor vehicles into Australia skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 22% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +34.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of vehicle seat to Australia, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.9% per year) and Spain (+50.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest vehicle seat suppliers to Australia were Spain ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +58.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -13.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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