Upholstered wooden chairs imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $5.0 million (958 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $5.0M | 958 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 700 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 495 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 733 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 254 t |
Where the DR Congo imports upholstered wooden chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 60% |
| Turkey | $703K | 14% |
| South Africa | $567K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $220K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $175K | 3.5% |
| France | $119K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $71K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $52K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $32K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.17 per kg, close to the world average of $6.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo upholstered wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.61): 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 9401.61: Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered wooden chairs imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 958 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered wooden chairs to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.17 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $6.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of upholstered wooden chairs to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered wooden chairs?
The HS code for upholstered wooden chairs is subheading 9401.61. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9401 page.
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