Japan: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames in Japan

The Japanese wooden frame non-upholstered seat market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Wooden frame non-upholstered seat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames increased by 2.5% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 206%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X units), South Korea (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports from Japan, together accounting for 47% of total exports. Australia, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +61.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest markets for wooden frame non-upholstered seat exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising 42% of total exports. South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, the Netherlands, Italy, Singapore and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +40.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average wooden frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -14.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 41%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (-10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Vietnam (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the main suppliers of wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports to Japan, together accounting for 60% of total imports. Indonesia, Thailand, Romania, Italy, Finland, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Malaysia, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the largest wooden frame non-upholstered seat suppliers to Japan, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Indonesia, Thailand, Romania, Italy, Finland, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Malaysia, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +46.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wooden frame non-upholstered seat import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wooden frame non-upholstered seat import price increased by +11.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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