Non-upholstered metal-frame seats market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for non-upholstered metal-frame seats experienced significant volatility in value terms from 2018 to 2024. Starting at USD 21.5 million in 2018, the market surged by over 39% to nearly USD 29.9 million in 2019, indicating a period of robust expansion.

After a contraction to USD 23.2 million in 2020, the market value rebounded strongly to a peak of approximately USD 31 million in 2021. This was followed by a sustained downturn, with the market falling to USD 27.1 million in 2022 and then plunging to USD 15.7 million in 2023. The period concluded with a partial recovery, as the market value rose to USD 19.7 million in 2024.

Production non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Czechia's production of non-upholstered metal-frame seats declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 23 861 thousand US dollars, representing a 17.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 32 281 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.0%.

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

Exports non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Czechia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Czechia exported 916 thousand units of non-upholstered metal-frame seats, marking a slight decline of 2.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 37.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 798 thousand units, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 45.2%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 17.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export partner structure remained fragmented. Germany accounted for 16.8% of exports in kind, Poland for 9.3%, and Russia for 8.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.3% of total export flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Czechia's exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 42 450 thousand US dollars, a 3.2% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 11.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.0%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 48 728 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 10.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Russia were the largest buyers of non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Czechia in value terms, but none held a dominant position. Germany accounted for 17.1% of exports, Poland for 9.4%, and Russia for 8.3%. Together, these three countries represented 34.8% of total export value, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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

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

Imports non-upholstered metal-frame seats to Czechia

Imports in kind, K unit

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, Czechia imported 16 592 thousand units of non-upholstered metal-frame seats, down 5.9% from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 745 thousand units, which saw the largest annual decline of 14.5%. In contrast, 2019 reached the peak at 17 624 thousand units, with the largest annual increase of 80.8%. Overall, imports fluctuated by a factor of 1.8 from the trough in 2018 to the peak in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia 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, Czechia's imports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats declined. In 2020, imports totaled 41 767 thousand US dollars, a moderate reduction of 6.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 31.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 44 771 thousand US dollars. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and Germany were the key partners for Czechia's imports in value terms. China accounted for 54.0% of imports, Vietnam for 10.4%, and Germany for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 72.7% of total import flows.

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

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