Non-upholstered metal-frame seats market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-upholstered metal-frame seats in the Netherlands exhibited significant shifts between 2018 and 2024. Market size, calculated from available data, grew steadily from 151 million US dollars in 2019 to a peak of 285 million US dollars in 2022, propelled primarily by a substantial rise in import value which increased from 285 million US dollars in 2018 to 461 million US dollars in 2022. This trend reversed sharply in 2023, with the market contracting to 118 million US dollars due to a major drop in imports, before recovering to 153 million US dollars in 2024.

The market recovery in 2024 coincided with increased investments in hospital and clinic infrastructure within developed economies, which stimulated demand for healthcare furniture, including durable metal-frame products. Metal's dominant market share, attributed to its versatility and strength, supported this trend. Furthermore, consistent global demand for medical and surgical furniture, alongside regulatory emphasis on ergonomic and durable design standards, helped sustain production and supply chains relevant to the seating sector in the Netherlands.

Domestic production fluctuated during the period, falling in 2021 before recovering to levels around 33 million US dollars from 2022 onward. Concurrently, export values gradually declined from 180 million US dollars in 2018 to 130 million US dollars in 2024, contributing to a larger share of supply remaining available for the domestic market in the latter years.

Production non-upholstered metal-frame seats in the Netherlands

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, the output value of non-upholstered metal-frame seats in the Netherlands was $27 437 thousand US, remaining virtually unchanged compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, production decreased by 50.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 20.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Production volumes peaked in 2017 at 147.0 thousand units, then dropped to a low of 28.3 thousand units in 2018, marking a six-fold decrease. In 2019, output recovered to 147.0 thousand units, representing a controlled gain of 9.7% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 83.3%.

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

Exports non-upholstered metal-frame seats from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats from the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 650 thousand units, showing a limited rise of 3.6% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 37.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and France were the leading destinations for exports in kind of non-upholstered metal-frame seats from the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 40.2% of exports, Belgium for 23.2%, and France for 7.8%, together making up 71.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of non-upholstered metal-frame seats exported from the Netherlands totaled $169.2 million US, reflecting a gain of 2.7% over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $179.6 million US, which saw the largest increase of 10.7%. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 8.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Belgium, and France remained the top destinations in the export structure by value. Germany held a 40.3% share, Belgium 23.4%, and France 7.9%, collectively accounting for 71.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non-upholstered metal-frame seats to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K unit

The import market displayed an unstable trend during the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 66 895 thousand units, then peaked in 2019 at 119 886 thousand units, showing a 1.8-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports fell to 97 311 thousand units, which is 18.8% less than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 25.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 79.2%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of non-upholstered metal-frame seats into the Netherlands rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to $293.5 million US, indicating a slight increase of 1.8% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 13.5%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and Belgium were the primary sources for imports by value. China accounted for 62.5% of imports, Vietnam for 8.8%, and Belgium for 8.0%, together representing 79.3% of total import flows.

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

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