United Kingdom: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in the UK

In 2021, the UK metal frame non-upholstered seat market increased by 72% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in the UK

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Metal frame non-upholstered seat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X units of non-upholstered seats with metal frames were exported from the UK; jumping by 31% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 185% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Ireland (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of metal frame non-upholstered seat exports from the UK, with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Germany, Slovakia, Egypt, Australia, Norway, Canada, Belgium, Spain and Azerbaijan, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +59.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal frame non-upholstered seat exported from the UK were the United States ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Germany, Slovakia, Egypt, Australia, Norway, Canada, Belgium, Spain and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +67.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -13.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Azerbaijan ($X per unit) and Norway ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) and Ireland ($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 Azerbaijan (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 74% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. 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 the UK, with a 79% 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), more than tenfold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.7% per year) and Vietnam (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-upholstered seats with metal frames to the UK, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.3% per year) and Vietnam (+21.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal frame non-upholstered seat import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 47%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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