Specialty seats imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialty seats by Israel reached $57.5 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $57.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $47.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $38.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $42.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 5.9K t |
Where Israel imports specialty seats from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Hong Kong (21%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+893% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.0M | 47% |
| Hong Kong | $11.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 7.6% |
| United States | $3.2M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $707K | 1.2% |
| France | $599K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.28 per kg, 26% 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 Israel
Israel exported $18.3 million of specialty seats in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (38%), United States (17%), United Kingdom (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.0M | 38% |
| United States | $3.2M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| France | $669K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $640K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $607K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $489K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $476K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $460K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported specialty seats worth $57.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (21%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.28 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $6.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty seats to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $57.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export specialty seats?
Yes. Israel exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $39.1 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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