Non-upholstered metal-frame seats market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Germany expanded consistently from 2018 to 2022, with its value rising from 517 million USD to 820 million USD. The most pronounced growth occurred in 2021, when the market size surged by 38% to reach 779 million USD.

By 2024, the market contracted significantly to 478 million USD. This decline coincided with a broader downturn in the furniture sector, where revenue for relevant segments fell by approximately 7.7%. Consumer reluctance to make larger purchases, driven by inflationary price increases for furniture, and a 19.7% drop in residential building permits through September 2024 weakened demand across the market.

Production non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of contraction, Germany's production of non-upholstered metal-frame seats increased in 2020. Output was valued at 236.0 million US dollars, marking a controlled rise of 4.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 226.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Germany produced 2,765 thousand units of non-upholstered metal-frame seats, down by 1.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 10.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.5%.

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

Exports non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Germany increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 4,305 thousand units. This represented a significant rise of 11.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 54.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.5%.

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

The export market for non-upholstered metal-frame seats was highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. Switzerland accounted for 17.0% of exports in kind, Austria for 15.2%, and France for 9.3%, together making up just 41.5% of total flows. The remaining 58.5% was shared among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats reached 199.6 million US dollars, up by 10.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Switzerland contributed 17.0% of exports in value terms, Austria 15.2%, and France 9.3%, together accounting for only 41.5% of total flows. The remaining 58.5% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports non-upholstered metal-frame seats to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Import volumes of non-upholstered metal-frame seats into Germany showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports stood at 234,748 thousand units, marking a strong decline of 11.0% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 142,561 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 35.4%. The highest value was in 2019 at 263,810 thousand units, with the largest increase of 85.1% occurring that year.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 529.8 million US dollars. This represented a moderate uptick of 7.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 458.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant source for Germany's imports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats in value terms, accounting for 63.7% of the total. Vietnam contributed 9.5%, and Italy 8.1%, with these three countries together making up 81.3% of total import flows.

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

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