Croatia: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian vehicle seat market increased by 24% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a tangible expansion. Vehicle seat consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Vehicle Seat Production in Croatia

In value terms, vehicle seat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. Vehicle seat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of seats for motor vehicles decreased by -22.9% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 224% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 110%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X units), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle seat exports from Croatia, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Belgium, Montenegro and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from Croatia were Serbia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together comprising 87% of total exports. Belgium, Montenegro and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.3%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Montenegro, with a CAGR of +33.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vehicle seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 79%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, 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 Montenegro ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Montenegro (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into Croatia

Vehicle seat imports into Croatia soared to X units in 2022, growing by 64% against the year before. In general, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Slovenia (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle seat imports to Croatia, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Serbia, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +104.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vehicle seat suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. Serbia, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +91.1%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average vehicle seat import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -39.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Slovakia ($X per unit) and Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Serbia ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (-4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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