Automobile seats imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automobile seats by Egypt reached $24.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 60% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $24.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 425 t |
Where Egypt imports automobile seats from
Most of the value came from China (37%), United States (21%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 37% |
| United States | $5.3M | 21% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 12% |
| South Korea | $726K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $564K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $310K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $268K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $196K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $146K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.65 per kg, close to the world average of $12.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automobile seats exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.3 million of automobile seats in 2024 (306 tonnes). Hungary alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $5.1M | 97% |
| Morocco | $99K | 1.9% |
| Venezuela | $51K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $12K | 0.2% |
| China | $9K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt automobile seats imports (HS 9401.20): 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 9401.20: Seats: of a kind used for motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automobile seats imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported automobile seats worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply automobile seats to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average import price of automobile seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.65 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $12.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automobile seats to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 631%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export automobile seats?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Morocco and Venezuela. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automobile seats?
The HS code for automobile seats is subheading 9401.20. 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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