Wooden chairs imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden chairs by the United Arab Emirates reached $23.7 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.1 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 | $23.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wooden chairs from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (21%), China (20%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.9M | 21% |
| China | $4.7M | 20% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 5% |
| India | $656K | 2.8% |
| United States | $616K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $615K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $493K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.83 per kg, 34% above the world average of $5.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden chairs exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported wooden chairs worth $3.3 million (492 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (40%), Kuwait (25%), Mauritius (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 40% |
| Kuwait | $827K | 25% |
| Mauritius | $222K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $184K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $154K | 4.7% |
| Senegal | $144K | 4.4% |
| Seychelles | $117K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $42K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $29K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.69): 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 9401.69: Seats: with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of wooden chairs imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wooden chairs worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden chairs to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.83 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $5.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden chairs to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export wooden chairs?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Kuwait and Mauritius. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden chairs?
The HS code for wooden chairs is subheading 9401.69. 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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