Metal office furniture imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal office furniture by the United Kingdom reached $176.4 million in 2024 (36.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. Value rose 7% 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 | $176.4M | 36.8K t |
| 2023 | $164.8M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $185.1M | 35.4K t |
| 2021 | $138.6M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $119.9M | 34.0K t |
| 2019 | $151.1M | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $150.1M | 33.6K t |
| 2017 | $113.5M | 28.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal office furniture from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Germany (8%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76.2M | 43% |
| Germany | $14.3M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 7.5% |
| United States | $10.2M | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $9.5M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $9.3M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $4.3M | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $4.2M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.79 per kg, close to the world average of $4.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal office furniture exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported metal office furniture worth $134.4 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Most of it went to France (16%), Ireland (15%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $20.8M | 16% |
| Ireland | $20.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 9.9% |
| United States | $12.8M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $11.6M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.7M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.0M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal office furniture imports (HS 9403.10): 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 9403.10: Furniture: metal, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal office furniture imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal office furniture worth $176.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 222 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal office furniture to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($76.2 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.79 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal office furniture to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.5 million in 2017 to $176.4 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $185.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $149.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal office furniture?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $134.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $42.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal office furniture?
The HS code for metal office furniture is subheading 9403.10. 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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