Upholstered metal chairs imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.4 million of upholstered metal chairs in 2024 (887 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.7 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 | $2.4M | 887 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 848 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 559 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 583 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 808 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 875 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 537 t |
Where Mozambique imports upholstered metal chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 79% |
| Portugal | $150K | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $85K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $76K | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $39K | 1.6% |
| United States | $34K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $27K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $16K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $15K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 60% below the world average of $6.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported upholstered metal chairs worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 887 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered metal chairs to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Portugal (6%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 60% below 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2020 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 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.
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