Upholstered wooden chairs imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $21.5 million of upholstered wooden chairs in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $21.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports upholstered wooden chairs from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (48%), Italy (27%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.3M | 48% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 27% |
| China | $2.7M | 12% |
| Denmark | $535K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $523K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $290K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $271K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $205K | 1% |
| Spain | $174K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.21 per kg, close to the world average of $6.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Upholstered wooden chairs exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $332 thousand of upholstered wooden chairs in 2024 (407 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $209K | 63% |
| Niger | $92K | 28% |
| Ghana | $15K | 4.6% |
| United States | $13K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.7% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $0K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria upholstered wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.61): 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 9401.61: Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered wooden chairs imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered wooden chairs to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Italy (27%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.33 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 wooden chairs to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export upholstered wooden chairs?
Yes. Nigeria exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Niger and Ghana. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered wooden chairs?
The HS code for upholstered wooden chairs is subheading 9401.61. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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