Seats exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported seats worth $1.77 billion (294.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $1.77B | 294.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.76B | 298.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.67B | 319.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.49B | 295.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 229.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.33B | 246.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.25B | 211.3K t |
| 2017 | $943.4M | 189.1K t |
Where Turkey exports seats to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (15%), Iraq (10%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $272.5M | 15% |
| Iraq | $179.2M | 10% |
| United States | $113.1M | 6.4% |
| Romania | $105.9M | 6% |
| France | $88.2M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $78.4M | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $53.1M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $47.1M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $36.9M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $35.4M | 2% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.90 | Seat: parts | 34% |
| 9401.61 | Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) | 27% |
| 9401.20 | Seats: of a kind used for motor vehicles | 9.3% |
| 9401.40 | Seats: convertible into beds, other than garden seats or camping equipment | 7.5% |
| 9401.80 | Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) | 6.8% |
| 9401.69 | Seats: with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) | 4.4% |
| 9401.71 | Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) | 3.5% |
| 9401.30 | Seats: swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.00 per kg, close to the world average of $7.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seats imports to Turkey
Imports of seats by Turkey reached $466.2 million in 2024 (61.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (18%), Italy (9%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.7M | 18% |
| Italy | $43.8M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $40.7M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $34.5M | 7.4% |
| United States | $33.7M | 7.2% |
| France | $28.6M | 6.1% |
| Slovakia | $26.8M | 5.7% |
| Romania | $23.0M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21.4M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $16.0M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 Turkey?
Turkey exported seats worth $1.77 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy seats from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($272.5 million), followed by Iraq (10%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 186 buyer countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average export price of seats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.00 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of seats from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $943.4 million in 2017 to $1.77 billion in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import seats?
Yes. Turkey imported $466.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.30 billion a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9401.90 (34% of the value) and 9401.61 (27%). 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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