Upholstered wooden chairs imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $54.5 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $81.9 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 | $54.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $60.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $81.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $44.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $54.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $59.5M | 10.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports upholstered wooden chairs from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.6M | 56% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $4.1M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| India | $899K | 1.7% |
| France | $635K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, close to the world average of $6.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Upholstered wooden chairs exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported upholstered wooden chairs worth $8.7 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 52% |
| Jordan | $1.9M | 22% |
| Iraq | $1.2M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $603K | 6.9% |
| Qatar | $404K | 4.6% |
| Oman | $49K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait upholstered wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.61): 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 9401.61: Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered wooden chairs imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $54.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered wooden chairs to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($30.6 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $6.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of upholstered wooden chairs to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.5 million in 2017 to $54.5 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $81.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export upholstered wooden chairs?
Yes. Kuwait exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered wooden chairs?
The HS code for upholstered wooden chairs is subheading 9401.61. 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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