Seats imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seats by Algeria reached $87.9 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $53.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $68.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $62.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $68.7M | 17.8K t |
Where Algeria imports seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.6M | 51% |
| Spain | $21.6M | 25% |
| Poland | $8.2M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $446K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $325K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $280K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 34% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 34% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 11% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 6.8% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 5.7% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 5.4% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 1.9% |
| 9401.40 | Sofa beds | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, close to the world average of $7.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seats exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $379 thousand of seats in 2024 (40 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Romania accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $315K | 83% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 8.9% |
| France | $18K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $4K | 1% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria seats imports (HS 9401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of seats imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported seats worth $87.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($44.6 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seats to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.7 million in 2017 to $87.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export seats?
Yes. Algeria exported $379 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Saudi Arabia and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $87.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9401.20 (34% of the value) and 9401.90 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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