Seats imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported seats worth $9.9 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 829 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 677 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 748 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 961 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 574 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports seats from
Most of the value came from China (47%), South Africa (33%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 47% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 33% |
| Hong Kong | $978K | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $377K | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $184K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $95K | 1% |
| Italy | $80K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $77K | 0.8% |
| France | $72K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $48K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 22% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 21% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 18% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 14% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 13% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 4.7% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 4% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 31% below the world average of $7.42, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seats exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported seats worth $430 thousand (137 tonnes). Zambia alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $279K | 65% |
| Botswana | $54K | 13% |
| South Africa | $54K | 12% |
| Namibia | $14K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $11K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $8K | 1.8% |
| United States | $4K | 1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe seats imports (HS 9401): 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: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of seats imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported seats worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seats to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export seats?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $430 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9401.80 (22% of the value) and 9401.61 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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