Seats imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seats by Uganda reached $7.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 406 t |
Where Uganda imports seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 61% |
| Turkey | $786K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $376K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $318K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $280K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $225K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $211K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $190K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $66K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 31% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 21% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 12% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 11% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 11% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 7.1% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 5.4% |
| 9401.59 | Cane chairs | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, 59% 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 Uganda
Exports of seats by Uganda reached $215 thousand in 2024 (47 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported seats worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seats to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export seats?
Yes. Uganda exported $215 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Germany. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9401.80 (31% of the value) and 9401.61 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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