Europe: Vehicle Seat Market 2024

Vehicle Seat Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe vehicle seat market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Seat Production in Europe

In value terms, vehicle seat production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Seat Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of seats for motor vehicles decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X units), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units) and Germany (X units) represented the major exporters of seats for motor vehicles, together constituting X% of total exports. Hungary (X units), Italy (X units), Spain (X units), France (X units), Romania (X units), Belgium (X units) and the UK (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vehicle seat supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, the UK and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vehicle Seat Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of seats for motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle seat imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X units), distantly followed by Spain (X units), Belgium (X units), France (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Russia (X units) and Italy (X units) represented the major importers of seats for motor vehicles, together creating X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X units), Sweden (X units), the UK (X units), Poland (X units), Finland (X units) and Austria (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Spain (X%), Finland (X%), Sweden (X%), Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%), Austria (X%), the UK (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, Finland and Italy increased by X, X, X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported seats for motor vehicles in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2023, picking up 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 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform