Office chairs imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $15.0 million of office chairs in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% 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 | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 698 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 681 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 975 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 871 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports office chairs from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 92% |
| South Korea | $478K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $220K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $111K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $86K | 0.6% |
| United States | $52K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $43K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.2% |
| France | $31K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.80 per kg, 100% above the world average of $5.89. 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 office chairs imports (HS 9401.30): 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 9401.30: Seats: swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of office chairs imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported office chairs worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply office chairs to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of office chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.80 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of office chairs to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for office chairs?
The HS code for office chairs is subheading 9401.30. 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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