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

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in the EU

The EU metal frame non-upholstered seat market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 44% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +110.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in the EU

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 41% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +97.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +82.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units) represented roughly 32% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), Poland (X units), Italy (X units), Denmark (X units), Spain (X units), France (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units), together making up a 53% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Belgium, Poland, France, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +15.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Poland ($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 (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 47% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 56%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +93.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), France (X units), Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), Spain (X units) and Italy (X units) were the key importers of non-upholstered seats with metal frames, together mixing up 77% of total imports. Sweden (X units), Denmark (X units), Austria (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Austria and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +22.2%, 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 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Denmark ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while Italy ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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