Automobile seats imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported automobile seats worth $308.4 million (20.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 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 | $308.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $323.8M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $338.9M | 27.0K t |
| 2021 | $267.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $265.5M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $277.7M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $255.8M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $205.9M | 19.6K t |
Where the United States imports automobile seats from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (49%), China (13%), Germany (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $150.4M | 49% |
| China | $39.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $28.1M | 9.1% |
| Canada | $23.9M | 7.8% |
| India | $10.1M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $9.6M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 2% |
| Thailand | $5.6M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.89 per kg, close to the world average of $12.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automobile seats exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported automobile seats worth $255.7 million (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 143 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Mexico (29%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $81.9M | 32% |
| Mexico | $73.3M | 29% |
| India | $27.9M | 11% |
| Brazil | $10.7M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $5.3M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 1.6% |
| China | $3.7M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States automobile seats imports (HS 9401.20): 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 9401.20: Seats: of a kind used for motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automobile seats imported by the United States?
The United States imported automobile seats worth $308.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply automobile seats to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($150.4 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of automobile seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.89 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $12.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automobile seats to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205.9 million in 2017 to $308.4 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $338.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $280.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export automobile seats?
Yes. The United States exported $255.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $52.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for automobile seats?
The HS code for automobile seats is subheading 9401.20. 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.
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