Upholstered metal chairs imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of upholstered metal chairs by Tanzania reached $6.9 million in 2024 (912 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $6.9M | 912 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 790 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 565 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 374 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 535 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 306 t |
Where Tanzania imports upholstered metal chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 91% |
| Czech Republic | $122K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $89K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $74K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $70K | 1% |
| Kenya | $59K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.54 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Upholstered metal chairs exports from Tanzania
Exports of upholstered metal chairs by Tanzania reached $264 thousand in 2024 (201 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania upholstered metal chairs imports (HS 9401.71): 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 9401.71: Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered metal chairs imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported upholstered metal chairs worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 912 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered metal chairs to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the Czech Republic (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered metal chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.54 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $6.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of upholstered metal chairs to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 296%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export upholstered metal chairs?
Yes. Tanzania exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Comoros and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered metal chairs?
The HS code for upholstered metal chairs is subheading 9401.71. 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?
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