Wooden office furniture imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $89.9 million of wooden office furniture in 2024 (26.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value rose 18% 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 | $89.9M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $75.9M | 28.7K t |
| 2022 | $62.0M | 26.9K t |
| 2021 | $59.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $45.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $59.4M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $63.7M | 23.4K t |
| 2017 | $78.3M | 25.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wooden office furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $3.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden office furniture exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $10.8 million of wooden office furniture in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (44%), Qatar (24%), Kuwait (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 44% |
| Qatar | $2.6M | 24% |
| Kuwait | $692K | 6.4% |
| United States | $619K | 5.7% |
| France | $263K | 2.4% |
| Seychelles | $231K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $141K | 1.3% |
| India | $140K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $131K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $131K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates wooden office furniture imports (HS 9403.30): 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 9403.30: Furniture: wooden, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden office furniture imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wooden office furniture worth $89.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden office furniture to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($57.1 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden office furniture to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.3 million in 2017 to $89.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export wooden office furniture?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $79.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden office furniture?
The HS code for wooden office furniture is subheading 9403.30. 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 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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