Specialty seats imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.9 million of specialty seats in 2024 (440 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 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 | $3.9M | 440 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 320 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 706 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 620 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 363 t |
Where Egypt imports specialty seats from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Spain (30%), Italy (28%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 31% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 31% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 28% |
| Germany | $82K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $79K | 2% |
| France | $65K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $58K | 1.5% |
| United States | $37K | 1% |
| Denmark | $30K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.84 per kg, 34% above the world average of $6.59. 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.
Specialty seats exports from Egypt
Exports of specialty seats by Egypt reached $1.9 million in 2024 (443 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (19%), Hungary (18%), Iraq (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $376K | 19% |
| Hungary | $340K | 18% |
| Iraq | $239K | 12% |
| United States | $215K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $154K | 8% |
| Libya | $130K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $100K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 4% |
| Morocco | $49K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialty seats worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Spain (30%) and Italy (28%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.84 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $6.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty seats to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export specialty seats?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Hungary and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. 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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