Office chairs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of office chairs by the United States reached $1.41 billion in 2024 (182.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. That is 9% more 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 | $1.41B | 182.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.30B | 147.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.48B | 178.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.64B | 222.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.52B | 204.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 174.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.26B | 171.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 181.7K t |
Where the United States imports office chairs from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (36%), China (26%), Mexico (23%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $505.3M | 36% |
| China | $360.7M | 26% |
| Mexico | $316.8M | 23% |
| Canada | $125.3M | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $57.7M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.69 per kg, 31% above the world average of $5.89. 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.
Office chairs exports from the United States
Exports of office chairs by the United States reached $149.3 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (26%), Mexico (22%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $38.9M | 26% |
| Mexico | $33.2M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 7.6% |
| France | $10.3M | 6.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $5.9M | 4% |
| Costa Rica | $3.9M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $3.5M | 2.3% |
| China | $2.2M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States office chairs imports (HS 9401.30): 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 9401.30: Seats: swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of office chairs imported by the United States?
The United States imported office chairs worth $1.41 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 219 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply office chairs to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($505.3 million), followed by China (26%) and Mexico (23%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of office chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.69 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $5.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of office chairs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.14 billion in 2017 to $1.41 billion in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $1.64 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.37 billion a year.
Does the United States also export office chairs?
Yes. The United States exported $149.3 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 $1.26 billion a year.
What is the HS code for office chairs?
The HS code for office chairs is subheading 9401.30. 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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