France: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in France

After two years of decline, the French cushion cover market increased by 38% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cushion Cover Production in France

In value terms, cushion cover production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +3.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of furnishing articles for car seats exported from France expanded sharply to X tons, growing by 9.9% on 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cushion cover exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cushion cover exports from France, with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Portugal, the UK, New Caledonia, the United States, Slovenia and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +27.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for cushion cover exported from France worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Portugal, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Morocco, New Caledonia and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +19.7%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cushion cover export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 the United States (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of furnishing articles for car seats were imported into France; growing by 28% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cushion cover imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest cushion cover supplier to France, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, cushion cover imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tunisia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+8.8% per year) and Tunisia (-4.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest cushion cover suppliers to France were China ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. India, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +29.0%, 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

The average cushion cover import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform