Aircraft seats imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported aircraft seats worth $2.6 million (18 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 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 | $2.6M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 7 t |
| 2021 | $860K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $351K | 3 t |
Where South Africa imports aircraft seats from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (46%), France (32%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 46% |
| France | $844K | 32% |
| United States | $454K | 17% |
| Slovenia | $41K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $8K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $144.92 per kg, 29% below the world average of $205.53, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aircraft seats imports (HS 9401.10): 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 9401.10: Seats: of a kind used for aircraft.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft seats imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aircraft seats worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft seats to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by France (32%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $144.92 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $205.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft seats to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $351 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 648%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft seats?
The HS code for aircraft seats is subheading 9401.10. 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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