Seats imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seats by Tanzania reached $35.4 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $35.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.8M | 79% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 6% |
| South Africa | $893K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $631K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $572K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $356K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $336K | 1% |
| Italy | $297K | 0.8% |
| France | $247K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $217K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 30% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 20% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 15% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 12% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 7.9% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 5.9% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 3.8% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.66 per kg, 37% 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 Tanzania
Tanzania exported $410 thousand of seats in 2024 (317 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $284K | 69% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 10% |
| Comoros | $31K | 7.5% |
| United States | $10K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $5K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1.2% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported seats worth $35.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.66 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seats to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $35.4 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export seats?
Yes. Tanzania exported $410 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Indonesia and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9401.30 (30% of the value) and 9401.71 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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