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

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

The French metal frame non-upholstered seat market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase 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 +119.1% 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 France

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 36% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion 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, exports increased by +29.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of metal frame non-upholstered seat exports from France, together comprising 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United States, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Portugal and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for metal frame non-upholstered seat exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United States, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Portugal and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +26.0%, recorded 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 average metal frame non-upholstered seat export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 85%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Sweden ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 51% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +50.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of metal frame non-upholstered seat to France, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+33.0% per year) and Germany (+9.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-upholstered seats with metal frames to France, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+33.7% per year) and Germany (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal frame non-upholstered seat import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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