Seats convertible into beds market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for seats convertible into beds exhibited notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After a slight dip in 2019, market size grew steadily to reach a peak of 506.1 million US dollars in 2021. This expansion was supported early on by industry developments such as the introduction of new mattress series by Dunlopillo and the market entry of new license partner John Cotton, which stimulated product innovation and assortment breadth in the broader sleep products sector.

A severe market contraction followed in 2022, with the market value falling sharply to 290.5 million US dollars. This downturn coincided with a period of significant economic uncertainty and worsening household financial conditions, later reflected in reports of reduced consumer spending across the furniture retail sector. By 2024, a modest recovery to 299.8 million US dollars was underway, facilitated by the rising importance of online marketplaces and multichannel sales strategies, which helped compensate for weaker performance in traditional stationary retail.

The broader market environment for bedroom furniture in Germany, characterized by consumer purchasing restraint and economic pressures, continued to shape the segment. The industry simultaneously adapted to growing e-commerce distribution and a focus on sustainable materials, trends that also influenced the market for multifunctional seating products.

Production seats convertible into beds in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production volume of seats convertible into beds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 291.6 million US dollars, reflecting a measured reduction of 4.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

Exports seats convertible into beds from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's cross-border shipments of seats convertible into beds reached 7,544 tonnes, which is 2.3% lower than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7,462 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 7,725 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Austria, and France consistently remained the main destinations for Germany's exports in kind of seats convertible into beds. Switzerland accounted for 20.6% of exports, Austria for 17.4%, and France for 16.5%, together representing 54.4% of total flows.

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

Germany's exports of seats convertible into beds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 72.3 million US dollars, indicating a reduction of 13.4% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 16.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.9%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, France, and the United Kingdom were the primary buyers of seats convertible into beds from Germany in value terms. Switzerland accounted for 21.6% of exports, France for 17.3%, and the United Kingdom for 14.0%, jointly representing 52.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports seats convertible into beds to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's volume of imports for seats convertible into beds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 77,782 tonnes, indicating a gain of 8.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 41.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Slovakia, and China formed the main group of destinations for Germany's imports in kind of seats convertible into beds. Poland accounted for 49.5% of imports, Slovakia for 11.0%, and China for 10.7%, with a combined share of 71.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's deliveries of seats convertible into beds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 258.9 million US dollars, which is 15.0% greater than the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 41.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Poland, China, and Turkey stood out as the main markets for Germany's imports in value terms of seats convertible into beds. Poland accounted for 51.1% of imports, China for 12.0%, and Turkey for 9.6%, together representing 72.7% of total flows.

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

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