Germany: Market for Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames 2024

Market Size for Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames in Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German wooden frame upholstered seat market, when its value decreased by -18.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Production of Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames in Germany

In value terms, wooden frame upholstered seat production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of upholstered seats with wooden frames decreased by -29.5% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame upholstered seat exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units), Austria (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of wooden frame upholstered seat exports from Germany, with a combined 59% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for wooden frame upholstered seat exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 59% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +12.1%, 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

The average wooden frame upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Luxembourg ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of upholstered seats with wooden frames, when their volume decreased by -40.7% to X units. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, wooden frame upholstered seat imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wooden frame upholstered seat to Germany, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, wooden frame upholstered seat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fivefold. Hungary (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.7% per year) and Hungary (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of upholstered seats with wooden frames to Germany, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.4% per year) and Hungary (+1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wooden frame upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 48% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per unit) and Romania ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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