Aircraft seats exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aircraft seats by the United Kingdom reached $489.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 112 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $886.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $489.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $414.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $287.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $477.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $570.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $879.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $886.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $844.8M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports aircraft seats to
United States alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $280.1M | 57% |
| France | $61.1M | 13% |
| Canada | $26.0M | 5.3% |
| China | $15.3M | 3.1% |
| India | $13.9M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $13.1M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.9M | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $269.44 per kg, 31% above the world average of $205.53. 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.
Aircraft seats imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $48.8 million of aircraft seats in 2024 (351 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. Most of the value came from United States (35%), France (20%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.9M | 35% |
| France | $9.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 10% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $457K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $449K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $447K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aircraft seats exports (HS 9401.10): 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 9401.10: Seats: of a kind used for aircraft.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft seats exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported aircraft seats worth $489.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 112 countries worldwide, with 31% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy aircraft seats from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($280.1 million), followed by France (12%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average export price of aircraft seats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $269.44 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $205.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aircraft seats from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $844.8 million in 2017 to $489.8 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $886.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $606.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import aircraft seats?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $48.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $441.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft seats?
The HS code for aircraft seats is subheading 9401.10. 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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