Wooden chairs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported wooden chairs worth $753.5 million (108.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.15 billion.
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 | $753.5M | 108.9K t |
| 2023 | $795.9M | 110.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.15B | 165.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.07B | 169.3K t |
| 2020 | $842.9M | 138.6K t |
| 2019 | $776.3M | 138.2K t |
| 2018 | $767.4M | 146.4K t |
| 2017 | $682.3M | 141.3K t |
Where the United States imports wooden chairs from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (32%), Indonesia (27%), China (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $243.3M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $202.7M | 27% |
| China | $101.1M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $33.8M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $22.7M | 3% |
| India | $20.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $16.9M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $13.8M | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $11.4M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $9.9M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, close to the world average of $5.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden chairs exports from the United States
Exports of wooden chairs by the United States reached $29.1 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (21%), Mexico (11%), Bahamas (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.0M | 21% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 11% |
| Bahamas | $1.9M | 6.5% |
| Bermuda | $950K | 3.3% |
| Costa Rica | $940K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $804K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $792K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $716K | 2.5% |
| Saint Maarten | $701K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $616K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.69): 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 9401.69: Seats: with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of wooden chairs imported by the United States?
The United States imported wooden chairs worth $753.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden chairs to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($243.3 million), followed by Indonesia (27%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 109 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden chairs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $682.3 million in 2017 to $753.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $1.15 billion. Over 8 years the average was $854.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export wooden chairs?
Yes. The United States exported $29.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $724.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden chairs?
The HS code for wooden chairs is subheading 9401.69. 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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