Metal furniture imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported metal furniture worth $1.08 billion (278.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. Value rose 15% on 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 | $1.08B | 278.7K t |
| 2023 | $946.4M | 233.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.20B | 272.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.19B | 291.1K t |
| 2020 | $790.0M | 235.8K t |
| 2019 | $800.3M | 241.8K t |
| 2018 | $753.3M | 229.1K t |
| 2017 | $719.9M | 221.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal furniture from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $677.9M | 63% |
| Germany | $91.0M | 8.4% |
| United States | $34.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $30.6M | 2.8% |
| France | $28.5M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $25.9M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $24.5M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $22.2M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $17.8M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $14.9M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, close to the world average of $4.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal furniture exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metal furniture by the United Kingdom reached $409.0 million in 2024 (58.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (40%), France (10%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $164.3M | 40% |
| France | $41.2M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $37.6M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $31.7M | 7.7% |
| Czech Republic | $30.2M | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $27.4M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.3M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $7.1M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $5.7M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal furniture worth $1.08 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($677.9 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 98 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $719.9 million in 2017 to $1.08 billion in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $1.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $935.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal furniture?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $409.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $675.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. 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 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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