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

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Europe

The Europe metal frame non-upholstered seat market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 44% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +102.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Europe

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports in Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 40% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +94.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 63%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +77.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained 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 31% of total exports in 2021. Belgium (X units) held a 9.3% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (9.3%), Italy (8.9%), Denmark (8.7%), Spain (5.7%), France (4.9%) and the Czech Republic (4.5%).

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 Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Belgium, Poland, France, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 40%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.9%, saw 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

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 75%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 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 Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 50% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +90.9% 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), the UK (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 achieving 72% of total imports. The following importers - Switzerland (X units), Russia (X units), Sweden (X units), Denmark (X units) and Austria (X units) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. The UK, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +22.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 42%. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform