Ireland: Swivel Seat Market 2024

Swivel Seat Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish swivel seat market decreased by -61.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Swivel Seat Production in Ireland

In value terms, swivel seat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 186% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Swivel Seat Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of swivel seats with variable height adjustments increased by 21% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, swivel seat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for swivel seat exports from Ireland, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, swivel seat exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fourfold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.8% per year) and India (-6.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for swivel seats with variable height adjustments exports from Ireland, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.4% per year) and India (-5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average swivel seat export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 46%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per unit) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($X per unit) and Germany ($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 France (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Swivel Seat Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of swivel seats with variable height adjustments decreased by 0% to less than X units, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, swivel seat imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 65%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of swivel seat to Ireland, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, swivel seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 6.6% share.

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +37.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+15.5% per year) and France (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of swivel seats with variable height adjustments to Ireland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.6% share.

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +27.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+7.7% per year) and France (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average swivel seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2020, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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