Specialty seats imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.4 million of specialty seats in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.0 million.
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 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 782 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 654 t |
| 2020 | $673K | 428 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 743 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 884 t |
| 2017 | $307K | 49 t |
Where Uganda imports specialty seats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $242K | 10% |
| Turkey | $159K | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $79K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $73K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $42K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $27K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $26K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $26K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 65% 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda specialty seats imports (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 imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported specialty seats worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 873% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $6.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty seats to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $307 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 674%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 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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