Seat parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seat parts by Tanzania reached $2.1 million in 2024 (444 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.1M | 444 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 278 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 271 t |
| 2020 | $724K | 176 t |
| 2019 | $724K | 172 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 154 t |
| 2017 | $534K | 107 t |
Where Tanzania imports seat parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 91% |
| France | $52K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $12K | 0.6% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 56% below the world average of $10.68, 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 Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania seat parts imports (HS 9401.90): 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 9401.90: Seat: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of seat parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported seat parts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply seat parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 859% on the year.
What is the average import price of seat parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $10.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seat parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $534 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. The peak was 2022 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seat parts?
The HS code for seat parts is subheading 9401.90. 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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