Specialty seats imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.37 billion of specialty seats in 2024 (176.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 14% 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 | $1.37B | 176.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.20B | 133.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.58B | 186.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.43B | 177.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.10B | 145.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.06B | 151.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.22B | 164.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.29B | 177.2K t |
Where the United States imports specialty seats from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.11B | 81% |
| Mexico | $69.3M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $39.2M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $32.3M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $27.6M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $14.3M | 1% |
| Indonesia | $14.0M | 1% |
| Spain | $8.9M | 0.7% |
| France | $7.7M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, close to the world average of $6.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty seats exports from the United States
Exports of specialty seats by the United States reached $101.0 million in 2024 (25.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 181 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), Mexico (9%), Dominican Republic (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $34.7M | 34% |
| Mexico | $9.0M | 8.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.0M | 5% |
| Bahamas | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| Guatemala | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Israel | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| Bermuda | $2.3M | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $2.2M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by the United States?
The United States imported specialty seats worth $1.37 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 176.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.11 billion), followed by Mexico (5%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 102 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty seats to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.29 billion in 2017 to $1.37 billion in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $1.58 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.28 billion a year.
Does the United States also export specialty seats?
Yes. The United States exported $101.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.27 billion a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. 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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