Seats imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $24.0 million of seats in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.1 million.
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 | $24.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $58.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $44.2M | 7.4K t |
Where Angola imports seats from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Portugal (21%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 37% |
| Portugal | $5.1M | 21% |
| United States | $1.8M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| France | $807K | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $754K | 3.2% |
| Panama | $714K | 3% |
| Spain | $675K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $401K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 23% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 22% |
| 9401.10 | Aircraft seats | 15% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 15% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 8.4% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 6.5% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 5.2% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.42, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seats exports from Angola
Angola exported $355 thousand of seats in 2024 (128 tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (26%), DR Congo (25%), South Africa (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+920% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $94K | 26% |
| DR Congo | $89K | 25% |
| South Africa | $34K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $31K | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $17K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $9K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $8K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $8K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $6K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola 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 Angola?
Angola imported seats worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 54% 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 Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.2 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $58.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.3 million a year.
Does Angola also export seats?
Yes. Angola exported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9401.61 (23% of the value) and 9401.71 (22%).
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