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

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

In 2021, the Chinese metal frame non-upholstered seat market decreased by -52% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in China

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from China

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 26% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 414% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for metal frame non-upholstered seat exports from China, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), sevenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+8.8% per year) and Germany (+3.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-upholstered seats with metal frames exports from China, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.8% per year) and France (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-upholstered seats with metal frames decreased by -24.6% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -14.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X units) constituted the largest supplier of metal frame non-upholstered seat to China, with a 24% share of total imports. Moreover, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X units), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam amounted to +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+33.3% per year) and India (+14.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat suppliers to China, together comprising 42% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Poland, Indonesia, Slovenia and India, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +51.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average metal frame non-upholstered seat import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 63% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 74%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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