Switzerland: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Switzerland

The Swiss metal frame non-upholstered seat market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 34% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Switzerland

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production fell markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-upholstered seats with metal frames decreased by -6.3% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -23.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for metal frame non-upholstered seat exports from Switzerland, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X units), twofold. Austria (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+92.2% per year) and Austria (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-upholstered seats with metal frames exports from Switzerland, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+85.6% per year) and Austria (-20.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal frame non-upholstered seat export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Israel ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per unit) and Madagascar ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (-3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X units of non-upholstered seats with metal frames were imported into Switzerland; increasing by 108% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 10% share of total imports. Moreover, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-21.2% per year) and Italy (-11.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-upholstered seats with metal frames to Switzerland, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.5% per year) and Italy (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal frame non-upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -32.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal frame non-upholstered seat import price increased by +46.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 119%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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