Seats imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.7 million of seats in 2024 (386 tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $2.7M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 876 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 537 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 233 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 206 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 329 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 747 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 135 t |
Where Rwanda imports seats from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Turkey (26%), South Africa (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $855K | 31% |
| Turkey | $722K | 26% |
| South Africa | $527K | 19% |
| United States | $100K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $97K | 3.5% |
| France | $74K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $62K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $39K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 44% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 14% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 13% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 11% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 6.9% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 5.5% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 4.5% |
| 9401.40 | Sofa beds | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.11 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 Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda imported seats worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 178th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($855 thousand), followed by Turkey (26%) and South Africa (19%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.11 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 Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9401.61 (44% of the value) and 9401.90 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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