Seats imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seats by Cameroon reached $33.7 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $33.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports seats from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.7M | 88% |
| Turkey | $861K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $780K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $559K | 1.7% |
| France | $460K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $309K | 0.9% |
| United States | $188K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $121K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $118K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 49% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 15% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 12% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 9.3% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 5.7% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 5.7% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 2.4% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.16 per kg, 30% 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 Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported seats worth $369 thousand (73 tonnes). Most of it went to Denmark (18%), Austria (15%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $65K | 18% |
| Austria | $54K | 15% |
| United States | $48K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $34K | 9.2% |
| Singapore | $33K | 9% |
| Belgium | $22K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 5.9% |
| Japan | $14K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $13K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported seats worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.16 per kg in 2024, 30% 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 Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export seats?
Yes. Cameroon exported $369 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Austria and the United States. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $33.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9401.71 (49% of the value) and 9401.61 (15%).
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