Swivel seats with height adjustment market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for swivel seats with height adjustment in Germany saw moderate growth from 2019 to 2020, followed by a sharp surge in 2021, with market size reaching 682.2 million US dollars. This peak coincided with optimistic forecasts for the broader German furniture industry, which anticipated strong turnover.

A sharp reversal began in 2022, as the market contracted to 373.0 million US dollars and continued to decline to 277.7 million US dollars by 2024. This downturn aligned with a broader end to the furniture market boom, driven by sinking economic forecasts and high consumer financial burdens from energy and food costs, which led to widespread consumption restraint and affected all production areas, including seating.

Despite the adoption of advanced aluminum processing technologies and design partnerships aimed at enhancing product quality, the overall market volume shrank. The period also saw Mayer Sitzmöbel GmbH & Co. KG gain significant consumer recognition, reflecting activity within the segment amid the industry-wide slump.

Production swivel seats with height adjustment in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of swivel seats with height adjustment was valued at 516.3 million US dollars, marking a 7.2% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Exports swivel seats with height adjustment from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Germany's exports of swivel seats with height adjustment rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 37 395 tonnes, representing a significant increase of 21.5% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 10.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 30 788 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 5.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of swivel seats with height adjustment were widely distributed across various partner countries. The top three destinations—the Netherlands (15.2% of exports in kind), France (13.6%), and Austria (12.0%)—collectively accounted for only 40.7% of total export 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

In 2020, Germany's exports of swivel seats with height adjustment totaled 398.8 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 0.6% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 2.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 421.3 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.9% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, with an 8.1% rise.

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

The market base for Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. The Netherlands (14.4% of exports in value terms), France (12.7%), and Switzerland (11.3%) together represented just 38.4% of total flows, with the remaining 61.6% shared among numerous other 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 swivel seats with height adjustment to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of swivel seats with height adjustment increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 77 922 tonnes, reflecting a sharp year-over-year rise of 32.3%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 53.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China remained the primary source for Germany's imports in kind, holding a dominant share of 76.5% of total import flows. The remaining volume was distributed across various other destinations.

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 imports of swivel seats with height adjustment continued to grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 377.1 million US dollars, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 17.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 55.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Germany's imports in value terms of swivel seats with height adjustment were China (52.3% of imports in value terms), Poland (15.4%), and Norway (9.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 77.1% 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