Wooden chairs imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden chairs by Kuwait reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 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 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 985 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 721 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports wooden chairs from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Turkey (14%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 30% |
| Turkey | $992K | 14% |
| Vietnam | $857K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $827K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $342K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $252K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $244K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $226K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $224K | 3.2% |
| United States | $119K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, close to the world average of $5.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden chairs exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported wooden chairs worth $951 thousand (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $804K | 85% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 8.9% |
| Qatar | $21K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $12K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.69): 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 9401.69: Seats: with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of wooden chairs imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported wooden chairs worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden chairs to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden chairs to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export wooden chairs?
Yes. Kuwait exported $951 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden chairs?
The HS code for wooden chairs is subheading 9401.69. 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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