Upholstered metal chairs imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported upholstered metal chairs worth $4.4 million (382 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.9 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 | $4.4M | 382 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 407 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 278 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 199 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 138 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 415 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports upholstered metal chairs from
The largest suppliers were Italy (49%), China (35%), Turkey (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 49% |
| China | $1.5M | 35% |
| Turkey | $261K | 6% |
| Germany | $68K | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | $43K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $34K | 0.8% |
| France | $26K | 0.6% |
| United States | $24K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.42 per kg, 69% above the world average of $6.74. 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.
Upholstered metal chairs exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $207 thousand of upholstered metal chairs in 2024 (22 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (42%), United States (14%), Kuwait (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $87K | 42% |
| United States | $30K | 14% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 9.9% |
| Kenya | $17K | 8.4% |
| France | $11K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $10K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 3% |
| Jordan | $5K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $4K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon upholstered metal chairs imports (HS 9401.71): 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 9401.71: Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered metal chairs imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported upholstered metal chairs worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 382 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered metal chairs to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (35%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.42 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $6.74 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 metal chairs to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export upholstered metal chairs?
Yes. Lebanon exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered metal chairs?
The HS code for upholstered metal chairs is subheading 9401.71. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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