Seats imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $171.3 million of seats in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $171.3M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $202.0M | 24.9K t |
| 2022 | $153.7M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $140.9M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $127.3M | 26.2K t |
| 2019 | $109.4M | 34.0K t |
| 2018 | $79.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $64.3M | 17.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $127.9M | 75% |
| Turkey | $16.1M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $10.1M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 5.1% |
| United States | $2.9M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $540K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $491K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $323K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 46% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 20% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 13% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 8.8% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 4.8% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 3.8% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 1.7% |
| 9401.10 | Aircraft seats | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.28 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 Nigeria
Nigeria exported $478 thousand of seats in 2024 (557 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (44%), Niger (32%), Benin (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $209K | 44% |
| Niger | $151K | 32% |
| Benin | $70K | 15% |
| United States | $20K | 4.3% |
| Ghana | $15K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported seats worth $171.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($127.9 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seats to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.3 million in 2017 to $171.3 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2023 at $202.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $131.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export seats?
Yes. Nigeria exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Niger and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $170.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9401.71 (46% of the value) and 9401.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Nigeria, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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