Swivel seats with height adjustment market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian market for swivel seats with height adjustment saw its value increase from 45.8 million to 50.4 million US dollars between 2018 and 2023. Following a dip to 44.0 million in 2019, market size recovered to 46.4 million in 2020 and continued climbing to 47.7 million in 2022 before reaching 50.4 million in 2023.

In 2024, the European i-Size safety standard (ECE R129) came into force from September 1, prohibiting the sale of child car seats certified under the older ECE R44 regulation. This regulatory shift encouraged the adoption of rotating 360° seats and the use of recycled materials, aligning with consumer preferences for enhanced safety and convenience.

Production swivel seats with height adjustment in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's production of swivel seats with height adjustment was valued at 2 143 K $ US, marking a 22.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 34.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.2%. The only increase during this timeframe occurred in 2019, when production rose by 0.1%.

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

Exports swivel seats with height adjustment from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 770 t, while the highest was in 2020 at 3 197 t, representing a 4.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries of swivel seats with height adjustment from Belgium amounted to 3 197 t, which is 315.0% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 20.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Belgium's exports of swivel seats with height adjustment in kind. Germany accounted for 33.3% of exports, France for 23.1%, and the Netherlands for 18.4%. Together, these three countries represented 74.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of swivel seats with height adjustment exported from Belgium reached 11 821 K $ US, reflecting a sharp increase of 62.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 64.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 13.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands made the biggest contributions to Belgium's exports of swivel seats with height adjustment in value terms. France accounted for 32.3% of exports, Luxembourg for 18.3%, and the Netherlands for 16.5%. Collectively, these three partners represented 67.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports swivel seats with height adjustment to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Imports of swivel seats with height adjustment into Belgium increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported 10 252 t, equivalent to a gain of 43.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 64.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main contributors to Belgium's imports of swivel seats with height adjustment in kind. China accounted for 48.3% of imports, Germany for 15.1%, and the Netherlands for 15.1%. Together, these three countries represented 78.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of swivel seats with height adjustment into Belgium totaled 56 122 K $ US, up by 15.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 23.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the Netherlands were the main suppliers of swivel seats with height adjustment to Belgium in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.3% of imports, China for 19.7%, and the Netherlands for 16.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 64.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

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