Netherlands: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch vehicle seat market declined modestly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed strong growth. Vehicle seat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, vehicle seat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 98% against the previous year. Vehicle seat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of seats for motor vehicles decreased by -16.3% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle seat exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 66% share of total exports. The UK, Brazil, Spain, the United States, China, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +57.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 66% of total exports. The UK, Brazil, Spain, the United States, China, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +74.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 vehicle seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 66% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per unit) and Brazil ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) and Italy ($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 Brazil (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas purchases of seats for motor vehicles, which increased by 61% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +37.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle seat imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 54% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +97.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest vehicle seat suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +93.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average vehicle seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Sweden ($X per unit) and Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) and Finland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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