Office chairs imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.6 million of office chairs in 2024 (467 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.2 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 | $4.6M | 467 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 493 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 633 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 765 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 642 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 525 t |
Where Egypt imports office chairs from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), China (18%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 31% |
| China | $827K | 18% |
| France | $674K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $631K | 14% |
| Turkey | $542K | 12% |
| Italy | $316K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $72K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $16K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.90 per kg, 68% above the world average of $5.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 9401.30: Seats: swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of office chairs imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported office chairs worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 467 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply office chairs to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (18%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of office chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.90 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $5.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of office chairs to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2020 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for office chairs?
The HS code for office chairs is subheading 9401.30. 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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