U.S.: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. wooden frame non-upholstered seat market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames increased by 20% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports from the United States, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X units), twofold. Mexico (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+43.9% per year) and Mexico (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-upholstered seats with wooden frames exports from the United States, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+8.8% per year) and Colombia (+35.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wooden frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Bahamas (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames, which increased by 5.5% to X units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X units), China (X units) and Indonesia (X units) were the main suppliers of wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports to the United States, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Malaysia, Thailand, India and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

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 +18.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wooden frame non-upholstered seat suppliers to the United States were Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports. Malaysia, Thailand, India and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +13.4%, 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, picking up by 7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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