Austria: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian metal frame non-upholstered seat market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +103.7% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Austria

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from Austria

In 2021, the amount of non-upholstered seats with metal frames exported from Austria surged to X units, jumping by 36% on the year before. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +101.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 52%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for metal frame non-upholstered seat exports from Austria, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X units), fivefold. Hungary (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-2.9% per year) and Hungary (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-upholstered seats with metal frames exports from Austria, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-5.3% per year) and Hungary (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 132% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Romania ($X per unit) and Slovakia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into Austria

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 27% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +156.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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