Metal office furniture imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal office furniture by the United States reached $989.6 million in 2024 (156.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% 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 | $989.6M | 156.4K t |
| 2023 | $869.3M | 137.6K t |
| 2022 | $973.4M | 177.5K t |
| 2021 | $813.0M | 167.6K t |
| 2020 | $790.1M | 163.1K t |
| 2019 | $868.6M | 163.7K t |
| 2018 | $634.0M | 131.5K t |
| 2017 | $623.9M | 130.5K t |
Where the United States imports metal office furniture from
The largest suppliers were Canada (45%), China (23%), Mexico (7%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $450.2M | 46% |
| China | $224.9M | 23% |
| Mexico | $71.4M | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $52.5M | 5.3% |
| Finland | $37.2M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $33.9M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $27.0M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $18.7M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12.8M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.33 per kg, 41% above the world average of $4.49. 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.
Metal office furniture exports from the United States
Exports of metal office furniture by the United States reached $145.7 million in 2024 (41.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Most of it went to Canada (46%), Mexico (10%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $67.0M | 46% |
| Mexico | $15.1M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $4.0M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 2% |
| France | $2.5M | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $2.1M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States metal office furniture imports (HS 9403.10): 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 9403.10: Furniture: metal, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal office furniture imported by the United States?
The United States imported metal office furniture worth $989.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal office furniture to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($450.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.33 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $4.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal office furniture to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $623.9 million in 2017 to $989.6 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $820.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export metal office furniture?
Yes. The United States exported $145.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $844.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal office furniture?
The HS code for metal office furniture is subheading 9403.10. 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 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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