Wooden chairs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden chairs by Saudi Arabia reached $34.4 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 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 | $34.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wooden chairs from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Vietnam (12%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.7M | 49% |
| Vietnam | $4.3M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $4.3M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Jordan | $619K | 1.8% |
| United States | $425K | 1.2% |
| India | $373K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $348K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $342K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, 37% below the world average of $5.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden chairs exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million of wooden chairs in 2024 (274 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 74% |
| Qatar | $240K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $52K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 2.6% |
| Oman | $33K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $28K | 1.8% |
| China | $8K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.69): 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 9401.69: Seats: with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of wooden chairs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wooden chairs worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden chairs to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $5.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden chairs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export wooden chairs?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden chairs?
The HS code for wooden chairs is subheading 9401.69. 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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