Upholstered metal chairs imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported upholstered metal chairs worth $14.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.2 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 | $14.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Qatar imports upholstered metal chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Hungary | $883K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $483K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $342K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $259K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $236K | 1.7% |
| United States | $217K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $214K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar upholstered metal chairs imports (HS 9401.71): 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 9401.71: Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered metal chairs imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported upholstered metal chairs worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered metal chairs to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.74 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 metal chairs to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered metal chairs?
The HS code for upholstered metal chairs is subheading 9401.71. 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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