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Japan: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in Japan

The Japanese vehicle seat market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Vehicle seat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vehicle Seat Production in Japan

In value terms, vehicle seat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X units of seats for motor vehicles were exported from Japan; shrinking by -8.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 248%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 262% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X units), the United States (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle seat exports from Japan, together comprising 61% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +50.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for 61% of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +68.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 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 countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per unit) and Russia ($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 Malaysia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded growth in purchases abroad of seats for motor vehicles, which increased by 64% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Spain (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle seat imports to Japan, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +49.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest vehicle seat suppliers to Japan, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +35.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -42.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($X per unit) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and South Korea ($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 (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for seats for motor vehicles in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of vehicle seat consumption, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, vehicle seat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.6% share.

What are the largest producers of seats for motor vehicles in the world?

The country with the largest volume of vehicle seat production was China, comprising approx. 20% of total volume. Moreover, vehicle seat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of seats for motor vehicles to Japan?

In value terms, China, Spain and Germany constituted the largest vehicle seat suppliers to Japan, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of seats for motor vehicles from Japan?

In value terms, Vietnam, the United States and China appeared to be the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. India, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What is the average export price for seats for motor vehicles in Japan?

The average vehicle seat export price stood at $134 per unit in 2021, reducing by -22.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for seats for motor vehicles in Japan?

The average vehicle seat import price stood at $152 per unit in 2021, falling by -24.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the vehicle seat market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 29321000 - Seats for motor vehicles

Country coverage:

Japan

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024