Belgium: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian wooden frame non-upholstered seat market decreased by -42.5% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep reduction. Wooden frame non-upholstered seat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames in Belgium

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat production fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume decreased by -6.3%. Wooden frame non-upholstered seat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames decreased by -18.9% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports from Belgium, together comprising 46% of total exports. Spain, the United States, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Portugal, Morocco, Austria, Canada and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +30.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for wooden frame non-upholstered seat exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Spain, the United States, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Portugal, Morocco, Austria, Canada and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +33.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wooden frame non-upholstered seat export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wooden frame non-upholstered seat export price increased by +41.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Morocco ($X per unit) and Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames decreased by -27.3% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X units) constituted the largest wooden frame non-upholstered seat supplier to Belgium, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X units), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.1% per year) and China (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames to Belgium, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia stood at +12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.4% per year) and China (-8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wooden frame non-upholstered seat import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Thailand ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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