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Cuba: Seat Market 2025

Seat Market Size in Cuba

In 2021, the Cuban seat market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Seat Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, approx. X kg of seats were exported from Cuba; rising by 18% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, seat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Costa Rica (X kg) was the main destination for seat exports from Cuba, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, seat exports to Costa Rica exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X kg), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Costa Rica amounted to -15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-21.5% per year) and Switzerland (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for seats exports from Cuba, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland stood at -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-20.1% per year) and Costa Rica (-20.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average seat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 93% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 502%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+580.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Seat Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, the amount of seats imported into Cuba soared to X tons, growing by 119% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, seat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 112%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of seat to Cuba, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+9.4% per year) and Brazil (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest seat suppliers to Cuba.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +5.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average seat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -37.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 118%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for seats in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of seat consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and Germany, with a combined 47% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Bangladesh, France, the UK, India, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Thailand and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the largest producers of seats in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of seat production, comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, seat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia, more than tenfold. Bangladesh ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of seats to Cuba?

In value terms, China, France and Spain were the largest seat suppliers to Cuba, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of seats from Cuba?

In value terms, the UK emerged as the key foreign market for seat exports from Cuba, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia, with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with an 8.7% share.

What is the average export price for seats in Cuba?

In 2020, the average seat export price amounted to $107 per unit, waning by -7.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for seats in Cuba?

The average seat import price stood at $47 per unit in 2020, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the seat market in Cuba. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 29321000 - Seats for motor vehicles
Prodcom 30305010 - Seats for aircraft, parts thereof
Prodcom 31001155 -
Prodcom 31001159 -
Prodcom 31001170 - Upholstered seats with metal frames (excluding swivel seats, m edical, surgical, dental or veterinary seats, barbers
Prodcom 31001190 - Non-upholstered seats with metal frames (excluding medical, s urgical, dental or veterinary seats, barbers
Prodcom 31001210 - Seats convertible into beds (excluding garden seats or camping equipment)
Prodcom 31001230 - Seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials
Prodcom 31001250 - Upholstered seats with wooden frames (including three piece suites) (excluding swivel seats)
Prodcom 31001290 - Non-upholstered seats with wooden frames (excluding swivel seats)
Prodcom 31001300 - Other seats, of HS

Country coverage:

Cuba

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cuba
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024