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Ethiopia: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian vehicle seat market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Vehicle seat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, vehicle seat production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of seats for motor vehicles, when their volume decreased by -72.7% to X units. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 267%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 782% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X units), Senegal (X units) and Kenya (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle seat exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from Ethiopia were Kenya ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Senegal ($X).

Kenya, with a CAGR of -11.7%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle seat export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -81.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 140% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Kenya (-11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Vehicle seat imports into Ethiopia shrank rapidly to X units in 2022, declining by -26.9% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 260% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle seat imports to Ethiopia, together comprising 42% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +44.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest vehicle seat suppliers to Ethiopia, together comprising 38% of total imports. Italy, Brazil, Japan, France, Belgium, India and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +88.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while the price for Sweden ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+38.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the vehicle seat market in Ethiopia. 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

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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