Specialty seats imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported specialty seats worth $5.1 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $5.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 582 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 560 t |
Where Senegal imports specialty seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 51% |
| Turkey | $514K | 10% |
| France | $425K | 8.3% |
| Pakistan | $355K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $339K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $236K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $110K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $91K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $65K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $56K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 81% below the world average of $6.59, 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.
Specialty seats exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported specialty seats worth $243 thousand (125 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guinea (36%), Mali (31%), Gambia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $88K | 36% |
| Mali | $76K | 31% |
| Gambia | $37K | 15% |
| France | $17K | 7% |
| Mauritania | $15K | 6.3% |
| United States | $4K | 1.7% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $2K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported specialty seats worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $6.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty seats to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export specialty seats?
Yes. Senegal exported $243 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Mali and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. 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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