Sofa beds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.6 million of sofa beds in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sofa beds from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 58% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 9.4% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $316K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $315K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $295K | 2.2% |
| United States | $141K | 1% |
| Thailand | $126K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $72K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sofa beds exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sofa beds worth $400 thousand (155 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $309K | 77% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 10% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $6K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $4K | 1% |
| France | $4K | 1% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sofa beds imports (HS 9401.40): 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 9401.40: Seats: convertible into beds, other than garden seats or camping equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of sofa beds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sofa beds worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sofa beds to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of sofa beds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $3.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sofa beds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sofa beds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sofa beds?
The HS code for sofa beds is subheading 9401.40. 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.
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