Swivel seats with height adjustment market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for swivel seats with height adjustment in Portugal expanded significantly from 2018 to 2021, with market size rising from USD 16 million to USD 33 million. The most pronounced growth occurred in 2021, when the market surged by 56%.

After peaking in 2021, the market underwent a correction, declining to USD 30.9 million in 2022 and further to USD 29.1 million by 2024. The pace of decline slowed in 2023, with a minor 1.6% decrease indicating market stabilization.

From 2023 onward, several key drivers supported the market. Portuguese ergonomics legislation and European workplace directives heightened requirements for adjustable seating, compelling businesses and consumers to invest in compliant products. The COVID-19 pandemic and sustained shift to remote work boosted demand for ergonomic home office furniture. Additionally, the gaming chair segment emerged as a new growth area, reflecting changing consumer habits, while domestic and importing companies expanded their portfolios with more advanced, customizable models.

Production swivel seats with height adjustment in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, production of swivel seats with height adjustment in Portugal rebounded. In 2021, output was valued at 6 201 K $ US, marking a gradual increase of 9.8% compared to 2020. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 5 650 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 22.0%. Overall, between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 18.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports swivel seats with height adjustment from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's export volume of swivel seats with height adjustment declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 929 t, which is 17.5% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 58.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 25.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the key partners for Portugal's exports of swivel seats with height adjustment in kind. France accounted for 34.2% of exports, Spain for 26.7%, and the United Kingdom for 15.8%. Together, these three countries represented 76.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, the value of swivel seats with height adjustment exported from Portugal increased. In 2021, exports stood at 8 414 K $ US, showing a substantial rise of 10.6% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 608 K $ US, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 31.4%. Overall, between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 40.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the period from 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Portugal's exports of swivel seats with height adjustment in value terms. France contributed 31.3% of export value, Spain 22.6%, and the United Kingdom 14.0%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 67.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports swivel seats with height adjustment to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Imports of swivel seats with height adjustment into Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6 227 t, representing a significant rise of 29.8% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 565 t, which also saw a decline of 2.7% that year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 32.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China, Spain, and the Netherlands were consistently the main sources for Portugal's imports of swivel seats with height adjustment in kind. China accounted for 52.0% of imports, Spain for 26.7%, and the Netherlands for 6.2%. Together, these three countries made up 84.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of swivel seats with height adjustment imported into Portugal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 35 267 K $ US, indicating a sharp advance of 52.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 56.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the period from 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—China, Spain, and France—together accounted for 78.0% of total imports in value terms of swivel seats with height adjustment to Portugal.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021