Germany: Market for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Germany

In 2021, the German metal frame upholstered seat market increased by 31% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +83.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Germany

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 34% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units), Austria (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of metal frame upholstered seat exports from Germany, with a combined 43% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Belgium, the United States, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, China and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal frame upholstered seat exported from Germany were Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Belgium, the United States, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, China and Russia, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average metal frame upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. 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 export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Russia ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of upholstered seats with metal frames imported into Germany skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 34% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +110.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +93.5% against 2016 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 Germany, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, metal frame upholstered seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X units), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+29.2% per year) and Poland (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of upholstered seats with metal frames to Germany, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+30.5% per year) and Poland (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal frame upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 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 countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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