Italy: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian vehicle seat market increased by 9.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Seat Production in Italy

In value terms, vehicle seat production shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +13.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of seats for motor vehicles exported from Italy contracted markedly to X units, which is down by -46% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +12.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), France (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle seat exports from Italy, together comprising 49% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from Italy were the UK ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vehicle seat export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per unit) and Portugal ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) and Finland ($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 Portugal (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X units of seats for motor vehicles were imported into Italy; with an increase of 31% against 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 78%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest vehicle seat supplier to Italy, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle seat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. Tunisia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+13.9% per year) and Tunisia (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seats for motor vehicles to Italy, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.7% per year) and Tunisia (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -27.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 135%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Albania ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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