Upholstered metal chairs imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of upholstered metal chairs by Ghana reached $60.4 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 196% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $60.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Ghana imports upholstered metal chairs from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.2M | 96% |
| Spain | $928K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $623K | 1% |
| Turkey | $228K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 0.2% |
| United States | $72K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $66K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $33K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.69 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported upholstered metal chairs worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 196% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered metal chairs to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($58.2 million), followed by Spain (2%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.69 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of upholstered metal chairs to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 370%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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