Aircraft seats exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aircraft seats by the United States reached $437.5 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 112 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $437.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $408.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $326.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $307.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $292.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $438.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $440.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $325.0M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States exports aircraft seats to
The largest buyer markets were France (23%), Brazil (13%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $98.9M | 23% |
| Brazil | $55.0M | 13% |
| Canada | $45.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $34.6M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $27.2M | 6.2% |
| China | $21.0M | 4.8% |
| Philippines | $20.7M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16.9M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $16.5M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.7M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $237.82 per kg, close to the world average of $205.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft seats imports to the United States
The United States imported $434.0 million of aircraft seats in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. United Kingdom alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $280.1M | 65% |
| Germany | $51.8M | 12% |
| France | $22.9M | 5.3% |
| Poland | $17.5M | 4% |
| Ireland | $16.8M | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $7.2M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $5.7M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $5.5M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 1% |
| China | $3.2M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States exported aircraft seats worth $437.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 112 countries worldwide, with 28% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy aircraft seats from the United States?
France was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($98.9 million), followed by Brazil (13%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average export price of aircraft seats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $237.82 per kg in 2024, 16% 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 States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $325.0 million in 2017 to $437.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $440.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $372.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import aircraft seats?
Yes. The United States imported $434.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Germany and France. That compares with exports of $437.5 million in the same 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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