Office chairs imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of office chairs by Kuwait reached $10.3 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.6 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 | $10.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports office chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 69% |
| Germany | $633K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $466K | 4.5% |
| France | $374K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $287K | 2.8% |
| United States | $282K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $272K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $183K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $162K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $128K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported office chairs worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply office chairs to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of office chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of office chairs to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 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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