Metal chairs imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal chairs by Kuwait reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.1 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 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports metal chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 52% |
| Turkey | $941K | 14% |
| United States | $352K | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $317K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $311K | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $295K | 4.3% |
| India | $226K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $110K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $105K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $101K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported metal chairs worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chairs to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, 9% below 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 Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 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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