CIS: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in CIS

The CIS vehicle seat market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Production in CIS

In value terms, vehicle seat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 95% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of seats for motor vehicles, when their volume decreased by -9.4% to X units. In general, exports, however, posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X units) represented the main exporter of seats for motor vehicles, making up 79% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by Belarus (5.2%).

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of seats for motor vehicles. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+124.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +124.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belarus and Russia saw its share reduced by -7.1% and -8.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest vehicle seat supplier in the CIS, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to +4.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+7.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (+159.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per unit, falling by -8.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vehicle seat export price decreased by -23.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 36%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per unit), while Uzbekistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+15.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, vehicle seat imports in the CIS contracted to X units, declining by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 164%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 298% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X units), achieving a 7.2% share of total imports. The following importers - Kazakhstan (X units) and Azerbaijan (X units) - together made up 5.9% of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -8.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Azerbaijan (+37.8%), Belarus (+11.6%) and Kazakhstan (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +37.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belarus (+6 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+2.5 p.p.) and Azerbaijan (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (-12.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported seats for motor vehicles in the CIS, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -4.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+17.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+12.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +8.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per unit), while Azerbaijan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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