Upholstered wooden chairs imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $2.1 million (650 tonnes). Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.1M | 650 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 363 t |
| 2022 | $948K | 249 t |
| 2021 | $730K | 177 t |
| 2020 | $577K | 96 t |
| 2019 | $702K | 136 t |
| 2018 | $616K | 156 t |
| 2017 | $859K | 119 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports upholstered wooden chairs from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (34%), China (32%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $708K | 34% |
| China | $665K | 32% |
| Turkey | $334K | 16% |
| South Africa | $297K | 14% |
| Romania | $48K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 49% below the world average of $6.33, 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.
Upholstered wooden chairs exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported upholstered wooden chairs worth $342 thousand (123 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $269K | 79% |
| Botswana | $42K | 12% |
| South Africa | $25K | 7.3% |
| Namibia | $6K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe upholstered wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.61): 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 9401.61: Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered wooden chairs imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 650 tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered wooden chairs to Zimbabwe?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($708 thousand), followed by China (32%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $6.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of upholstered wooden chairs to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $859 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $952 thousand a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export upholstered wooden chairs?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $342 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 $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered wooden chairs?
The HS code for upholstered wooden chairs is subheading 9401.61. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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