Seat parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported seat parts worth $10.06 billion (700.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $10.06B | 700.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.03B | 823.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.42B | 791.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.04B | 895.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.89B | 807.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.87B | 970.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.19B | 1.08M t |
| 2017 | $9.85B | 1.12M t |
Where the United States imports seat parts from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.57B | 65% |
| China | $784.3M | 7.8% |
| Canada | $678.8M | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | $593.2M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $280.0M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $155.8M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $134.0M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $123.7M | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $79.8M | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $72.5M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.36 per kg, 34% 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 States
Exports of seat parts by the United States reached $2.07 billion in 2024 (73.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 172 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (39%), Canada (28%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $806.1M | 39% |
| Canada | $573.9M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $137.4M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96.4M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $44.1M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $43.9M | 2.1% |
| China | $36.9M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $33.5M | 1.6% |
| India | $29.6M | 1.4% |
| France | $29.3M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported seat parts worth $10.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 30% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply seat parts to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.57 billion), followed by China (8%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 104 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of seat parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.36 per kg in 2024, 34% 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.85 billion in 2017 to $10.06 billion in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $10.19 billion. Over 8 years the average was $9.54 billion a year.
Does the United States also export seat parts?
Yes. The United States exported $2.07 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.99 billion 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.
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