Specialty seats imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $6.3 million of specialty seats in 2024 (732 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.2 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 | $6.3M | 733 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 816 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 872 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 901 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 969 t |
Where Lebanon imports specialty seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 23% |
| Turkey | $540K | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $154K | 2.5% |
| France | $151K | 2.4% |
| United States | $116K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $98K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $82K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $52K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $31K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.56 per kg, 30% above the world average of $6.59. 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.
Specialty seats exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported specialty seats worth $539 thousand (73 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (27%), Cote d'Ivoire (15%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $145K | 27% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $81K | 15% |
| United States | $52K | 9.7% |
| Ghana | $52K | 9.6% |
| France | $50K | 9.2% |
| Spain | $20K | 3.7% |
| Guinea | $16K | 3% |
| Cyprus | $16K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 2.9% |
| Cameroon | $14K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported specialty seats worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 732 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.56 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $6.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty seats to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export specialty seats?
Yes. Lebanon exported $539 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Cote d'Ivoire and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. 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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