Upholstered metal chairs imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported upholstered metal chairs worth $5.5 million (551 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.6 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 | $5.5M | 551 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 553 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 632 t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 969 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 683 t |
Where Egypt imports upholstered metal chairs from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Italy (22%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+626% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 49% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 22% |
| Spain | $427K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $356K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $177K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $130K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 2% |
| France | $105K | 1.9% |
| Romania | $67K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $57K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.01 per kg, 49% above the world average of $6.74. 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.
Upholstered metal chairs exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported upholstered metal chairs worth $333 thousand (199 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (35%), Morocco (18%), Oman (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 35% |
| Morocco | $58K | 18% |
| Oman | $32K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $20K | 6% |
| Thailand | $19K | 5.8% |
| United States | $18K | 5.3% |
| Palestine | $17K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $12K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $11K | 3.4% |
| Australia | $8K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt upholstered metal chairs imports (HS 9401.71): 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 9401.71: Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered metal chairs imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported upholstered metal chairs worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 551 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered metal chairs to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.01 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $6.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of upholstered metal chairs to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export upholstered metal chairs?
Yes. Egypt exported $333 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Oman. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered metal chairs?
The HS code for upholstered metal chairs is subheading 9401.71. 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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