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

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

In 2022, the Swiss wooden frame non-upholstered seat market increased by 1.8% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Wooden frame non-upholstered seat consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames, when their volume increased by 8.7% to X units. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+4.9% per year) and Italy (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-upholstered seats with wooden frames exports from Switzerland, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+8.6% per year) and Oman (+71.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wooden frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 export price increased by +70.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 72%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Oman (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames imported into Switzerland totaled X units, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked 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 to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports to Switzerland, with a combined 40% share of total imports. Italy, Indonesia, Malaysia, Denmark, France, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest wooden frame non-upholstered seat suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 40% of total imports. Italy, Indonesia, Malaysia, Denmark, France, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +15.4%, 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 wooden frame non-upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion 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 decreased by -9.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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