Overview of the Global Market for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Market Size for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

After two years of growth, the global metal frame upholstered seat market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports

In 2023, the amount of upholstered seats with metal frames exported worldwide totaled X units, with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at X units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X units) and Poland (X units) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal frame upholstered seat exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest metal frame upholstered seat supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In China, metal frame upholstered seat exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal frame upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of upholstered seats with metal frames, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X units in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X units) represented the major importer of upholstered seats with metal frames, generating X% of total imports. Germany (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Japan (X%) and South Korea (X%). Canada (X units), the Netherlands (X units), France (X units), the UK (X units), Switzerland (X units), Australia (X units), Poland (X units), Russia (X units) and Thailand (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal frame upholstered seat imports into the United States stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Thailand (X%), Russia (X%), South Korea (X%), the UK (X%), Canada (X%), Germany (X%), Switzerland (X%), France (X%) and Australia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United States, the Netherlands and Poland increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported upholstered seats with metal frames worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In the United States, metal frame upholstered seat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal frame upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform