France: Market for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in France

The French metal frame upholstered seat market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in France

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 56%. Metal frame upholstered seat production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X units of upholstered seats with metal frames were exported from France; increasing by 44% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for metal frame upholstered seat exports from France, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, metal frame upholstered seat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X units), twofold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-1.4% per year) and Belgium (+7.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for upholstered seats with metal frames exports from France, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-0.7% per year) and Belgium (+8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal frame upholstered seat export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($X per unit) and Portugal ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per unit) and Switzerland ($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 Egypt (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into France

In 2021, metal frame upholstered seat imports into France soared to X units, growing by 44% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +108.5% against 2015 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 upholstered seat to France, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, metal frame upholstered seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X units), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.5% per year) and Belgium (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of upholstered seats with metal frames to France, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.6% per year) and Belgium (+19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal frame upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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