Metal chairs imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal chairs by Mozambique reached $2.1 million in 2024 (260 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 260 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 394 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 201 t |
| 2019 | $966K | 440 t |
| 2018 | $831K | 650 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 258 t |
Where Mozambique imports metal chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 88% |
| South Africa | $94K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $29K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $21K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $11K | 0.5% |
| Algeria | $6K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.15 per kg, 67% above the world average of $4.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique metal chairs imports (HS 9401.79): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9401.79: Seats: with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of metal chairs imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported metal chairs worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 260 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chairs to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.15 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal chairs to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chairs?
The HS code for metal chairs is subheading 9401.79. 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?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Mozambique
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.