Seat parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.22 billion of seat parts in 2024 (75.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 215 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $1.22B | 75.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.24B | 85.9K t |
| 2022 | $985.0M | 74.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.08B | 143.7K t |
| 2020 | $956.6M | 140.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.51B | 132.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.40B | 109.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.44B | 127.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports seat parts from
Most of the value came from Poland (14%), China (14%), Morocco (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $165.8M | 14% |
| China | $165.3M | 14% |
| Morocco | $147.2M | 12% |
| United States | $137.4M | 11% |
| France | $88.8M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $77.7M | 6.4% |
| Slovakia | $73.4M | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $71.1M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $50.5M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $39.8M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.17 per kg, 51% above the world average of $10.68. 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.
Seat parts exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported seat parts worth $445.5 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (30%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $134.0M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $25.4M | 5.7% |
| France | $23.6M | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $18.5M | 4.2% |
| India | $18.4M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $14.9M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $14.4M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $12.3M | 2.8% |
| China | $11.3M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom seat parts imports (HS 9401.90): 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 9401.90: Seat: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of seat parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported seat parts worth $1.22 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 215 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply seat parts to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($165.8 million), followed by China (14%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of seat parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.17 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $10.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seat parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.44 billion in 2017 to $1.22 billion in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $1.51 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.23 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export seat parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $445.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $774.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seat parts?
The HS code for seat parts is subheading 9401.90. 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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