Specialty seats exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of specialty seats by Turkey reached $120.0 million in 2024 (29.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $120.0M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $115.9M | 28.8K t |
| 2022 | $130.4M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $90.4M | 27.1K t |
| 2020 | $68.0M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $78.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $70.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $60.8M | 14.8K t |
Where Turkey exports specialty seats to
Most of it went to Iraq (24%), Romania (7%), Germany (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $29.0M | 24% |
| Romania | $8.3M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 4.9% |
| United States | $4.3M | 3.6% |
| France | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $3.8M | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.7M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| Libya | $2.9M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.59, 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.
Specialty seats imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $25.0 million of specialty seats in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (44%), Italy (22%), Netherlands (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 44% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $875K | 3.5% |
| France | $560K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $542K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $450K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $320K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $187K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $136K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey specialty seats exports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported specialty seats worth $120.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy specialty seats from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($29.0 million), followed by Romania (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 163 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average export price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of specialty seats from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60.8 million in 2017 to $120.0 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $130.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import specialty seats?
Yes. Turkey imported $25.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $95.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. 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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