Non-upholstered metal-frame seats market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Austria expanded from 63.6 million US dollars in 2019 to 97.9 million US dollars in 2022. This growth was supported by innovations in seating furniture, such as multifunctional designs that convert into relaxers or beds, which appealed to changing consumer preferences. Additionally, societal values like security and health influenced furniture design, stimulating demand during this period.

After peaking in 2022, the market contracted to 68.9 million US dollars in 2023 and further to 64.3 million US dollars in 2024. This decline coincided with economic challenges in the furniture industry, including rising labor costs that led to shorter working hours and restructuring by domestic manufacturers. A shift in consumer demand away from some furniture segments also contributed to the reduced market size.

Production non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of non-upholstered metal-frame seats was valued at 12,841 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decline of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Austria produced 137.7 thousand units of non-upholstered metal-frame seats, representing a strong increase of 13.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 12.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Austria

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Austria declined. In 2020, Austria exported 350.8 thousand units, a decrease of 53.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 20.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 759.1 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 52.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Czechia were consistently the main destinations for Austria's exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats in kind. Germany accounted for 52.5% of exports, Switzerland for 11.1%, and Czechia for 5.7%, together making up 69.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 21,443 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic drop of 28.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 20.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 30,426 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Austria's exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats in value terms were Germany, Switzerland, and Czechia. Germany accounted for 52.3% of exports, Switzerland for 11.5%, and Czechia for 5.6%, collectively representing 69.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports non-upholstered metal-frame seats to Austria

Imports in kind, K unit

The import market for non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Austria showed volatility during this period. In 2018, imports reached a low of 19,548.1 thousand units, followed by a peak in 2019 at 33,466.9 thousand units, resulting in a 1.7-fold swing. In 2020, imports amounted to 30,709.8 thousand units, an 8.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 71.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, imports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats into Austria declined. In 2020, import volume reached 79,811 thousand US dollars, a slight decrease of 1.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 80,587 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 10.5% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Vietnam were the primary suppliers of non-upholstered metal-frame seats to Austria in value terms. China accounted for 47.1% of imports, Germany for 22.0%, and Vietnam for 6.0%, together making up 75.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020