Seats imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported seats worth $21.3 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 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 | $21.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Namibia imports seats from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.5M | 78% |
| China | $3.4M | 16% |
| United States | $193K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $158K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $156K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $152K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $133K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $61K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $52K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 45% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 13% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 12% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 8.3% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 7% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 4.8% |
| 9401.40 | Sofa beds | 3.2% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, close to the world average of $7.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seats exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported seats worth $394 thousand (81 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (41%), Norway (13%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $161K | 41% |
| Norway | $50K | 13% |
| United States | $44K | 11% |
| Zambia | $33K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $23K | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $19K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 3.4% |
| Cameroon | $7K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia seats imports (HS 9401): 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: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of seats imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported seats worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seats to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export seats?
Yes. Namibia exported $394 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Norway and the United States. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9401.61 (45% of the value) and 9401.80 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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