Office chairs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $243.1 million of office chairs in 2024 (49.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $310.3 million.
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 | $243.1M | 49.1K t |
| 2023 | $201.9M | 42.6K t |
| 2022 | $223.6M | 40.2K t |
| 2021 | $310.3M | 67.2K t |
| 2020 | $230.7M | 65.7K t |
| 2019 | $183.5M | 43.3K t |
| 2018 | $178.7M | 40.0K t |
| 2017 | $169.8M | 39.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports office chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $167.9M | 69% |
| Germany | $17.4M | 7.2% |
| United States | $11.4M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $6.9M | 2.8% |
| France | $6.1M | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $5.4M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 2% |
| Norway | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Office chairs exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $82.5 million of office chairs in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (45%), Ireland (7%), Serbia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $36.9M | 45% |
| Ireland | $5.9M | 7.2% |
| Serbia | $5.0M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom office chairs imports (HS 9401.30): 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 9401.30: Seats: swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of office chairs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported office chairs worth $243.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 219 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply office chairs to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($167.9 million), followed by Germany (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of office chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of office chairs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $169.8 million in 2017 to $243.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $310.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $217.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export office chairs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $82.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Serbia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $160.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for office chairs?
The HS code for office chairs is subheading 9401.30. 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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