Upholstered metal chairs imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $70.5 million of upholstered metal chairs in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $96.3 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 | $70.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $86.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $78.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $96.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $88.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $40.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $34.9M | 5.1K t |
Where Israel imports upholstered metal chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.8M | 58% |
| Hong Kong | $11.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 9.4% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $987K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $708K | 1% |
| Germany | $648K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $590K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $546K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.35 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.
Upholstered metal chairs exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported upholstered metal chairs worth $2.0 million (80 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 61% |
| Serbia | $693K | 34% |
| United States | $40K | 2% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.5% |
| France | $10K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported upholstered metal chairs worth $70.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered metal chairs to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($40.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (16%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024, 9% 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.9 million in 2017 to $70.5 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2021 at $96.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.6 million a year.
Does Israel also export upholstered metal chairs?
Yes. Israel exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Serbia and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $68.5 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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