United Kingdom: Vehicle Seat Market 2025

Vehicle Seat Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK vehicle seat market increased by 6.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Vehicle seat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Production in the UK

In value terms, vehicle seat production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Vehicle seat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, vehicle seat exports from the UK dropped to X units, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), Germany (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle seat exports from the UK, with a combined 31% share of total exports. The Netherlands, France, Sweden, India, Japan, Austria, Italy, Ireland, Australia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vehicle seat exported from the UK were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 31% of total exports. The Netherlands, France, Sweden, India, Japan, Austria, Italy, Ireland, Australia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 52%.

India, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw 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 vehicle seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ireland ($X per unit) and Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of seats for motor vehicles increased by 44% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 82%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle seat imports to the UK, with a combined 59% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +47.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest vehicle seat suppliers to the UK, together comprising 59% of total imports. China, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +48.4%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average vehicle seat import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -40.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Czech Republic ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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