Metal chairs imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.4 million of metal chairs in 2024 (634 tonnes). That is 196% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $5.4M | 634 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 456 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 380 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 474 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 306 t |
| 2017 | $802K | 177 t |
Where Tanzania imports metal chairs from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 88% |
| Turkey | $308K | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $91K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $57K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $48K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 0.7% |
| France | $16K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.45 per kg, 74% above the world average of $4.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania metal chairs imports (HS 9401.79): 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 9401.79: Seats: with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of metal chairs imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal chairs worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 634 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 196% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chairs to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and the Czech Republic (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 533% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.45 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal chairs to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $802 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 568%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chairs?
The HS code for metal chairs is subheading 9401.79. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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