Specialty seats imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialty seats by Zimbabwe reached $2.2 million in 2024 (440 tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.2M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 385 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $735K | 253 t |
| 2020 | $645K | 233 t |
| 2019 | $754K | 263 t |
| 2018 | $963K | 258 t |
| 2017 | $575K | 82 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports specialty seats from
South Africa alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 69% |
| China | $268K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $99K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $95K | 4.3% |
| Mauritius | $77K | 3.5% |
| Australia | $74K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.7% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.2% |
| Tokelau | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.03 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.59, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported specialty seats worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (12%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.03 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty seats to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $575 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million 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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