Seats imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $20.2 million of seats in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 86% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $20.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 952 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 57% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 18% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 6.9% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 6.4% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 5% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 4.2% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 1.1% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.90 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported seats worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.90 per kg in 2024, 7% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9401.71 (57% of the value) and 9401.61 (18%).
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