Office chairs imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of office chairs by Namibia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (254 tonnes). That is 100% 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 | $2.6M | 254 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 110 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 166 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 148 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 163 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 138 t |
Where Namibia imports office chairs from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 84% |
| China | $310K | 12% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.1% |
| Malta | $7K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.33 per kg, 75% above the world average of $5.89. 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 Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia office chairs imports (HS 9401.30): 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 9401.30: Seats: swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of office chairs imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported office chairs worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply office chairs to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of office chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $5.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of office chairs to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for office chairs?
The HS code for office chairs is subheading 9401.30. 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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