Seats imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported seats worth $39.0 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $39.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 4.6K t |
Where Senegal imports seats from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.3M | 73% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 9.4% |
| France | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $505K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $364K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $355K | 0.9% |
| United States | $287K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $283K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $266K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 39% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 16% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 13% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 9.9% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 8.4% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 7.8% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 3.1% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 52% below the world average of $7.42, 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.
Seats exports from Senegal
Exports of seats by Senegal reached $866 thousand in 2024 (193 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (16%), Netherlands (14%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $140K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $121K | 14% |
| France | $90K | 10% |
| Guinea | $88K | 10% |
| Mali | $76K | 8.8% |
| United States | $58K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $48K | 5.6% |
| Gambia | $47K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $39K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported seats worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 52% below 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 Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2023 at $40.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export seats?
Yes. Senegal exported $866 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $38.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9401.71 (39% of the value) and 9401.61 (16%).
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