Seat parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported seat parts worth $15.0 million (635 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $15.0M | 635 t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 879 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 735 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 293 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 269 t |
Where Ethiopia imports seat parts from
United States alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.6M | 51% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 30% |
| China | $2.1M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $547K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $72K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 0.3% |
| India | $32K | 0.2% |
| France | $29K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.62 per kg, 121% above the world average of $10.68. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia seat parts imports (HS 9401.90): 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 9401.90: Seat: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of seat parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported seat parts worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 635 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply seat parts to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (30%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of seat parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.62 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $10.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seat parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seat parts?
The HS code for seat parts is subheading 9401.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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