Seats exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported seats worth $142.7 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $191.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $191.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $167.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $129.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $110.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $148.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $164.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $137.3M | 3.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports seats to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (37%), Germany (34%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $52.9M | 37% |
| Germany | $48.1M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $16.1M | 11% |
| France | $9.7M | 6.8% |
| Slovakia | $4.8M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $408K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 91% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 5.4% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 1.6% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 1% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 0.5% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 0.5% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 0.1% |
| 9401.10 | Aircraft seats | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.55 per kg, 177% above the world average of $7.42. 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.
Seats imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $44.8 million of seats in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (36%), France (21%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.3M | 36% |
| France | $9.4M | 21% |
| China | $9.3M | 21% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 7.7% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $710K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $537K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $506K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $452K | 1% |
| Poland | $342K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia seats exports (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 exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported seats worth $142.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy seats from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($52.9 million), followed by Germany (34%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average export price of seats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.55 per kg in 2024, 177% above 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 exports of seats from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $137.3 million in 2017 to $142.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $191.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import seats?
Yes. Tunisia imported $44.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and China. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $97.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9401.90 (91% of the value) and 9401.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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