Specialty seats imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.8 million of specialty seats in 2024 (327 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $2.8M | 327 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 330 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 560 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 459 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 397 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 461 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 381 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 335 t |
Where Namibia imports specialty seats from
South Africa alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 76% |
| China | $510K | 18% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.7% |
| United States | $9K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.46 per kg, 28% above the world average of $6.59. 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 specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported specialty seats worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 327 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (18%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.46 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $6.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty seats to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. 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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