Metal chairs imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.6 million of metal chairs in 2024 (830 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 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 | $5.6M | 830 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 748 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 434 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 704 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 900 t |
Where Kenya imports metal chairs from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 90% |
| Malaysia | $188K | 3.3% |
| Finland | $51K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $41K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $32K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $29K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 40% above the world average of $4.87. 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya metal chairs imports (HS 9401.79): 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 9401.79: Seats: with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of metal chairs imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal chairs worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 830 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chairs to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Malaysia (3%) and Finland (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal chairs to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chairs?
The HS code for metal chairs is subheading 9401.79. 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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