South Africa: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in South Africa

The South African vehicle seat market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 68% 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 recorded a pronounced expansion. Vehicle seat consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of seats for motor vehicles decreased by -35.8% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -27.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units), Australia (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle seat exports from South Africa, together comprising 42% of total exports. Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Singapore, Lesotho, the United Arab Emirates and Malawi 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +76.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined 39% share of total exports. Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Australia, Mozambique, Swaziland, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Lesotho and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +95.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average vehicle seat export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 42% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, vehicle seat imports into South Africa skyrocketed to X units, rising by 41% on 2021. Overall, imports showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 89%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of vehicle seat to South Africa, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), fourfold. Turkey (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+40.2% per year) and Turkey (+15.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest vehicle seat suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +47.5%, 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 vehicle seat import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -24.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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