Pillow and cushion imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pillow and cushion by the United Kingdom reached $469.7 million in 2024 (72.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% 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 | $469.7M | 72.1K t |
| 2023 | $418.7M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $455.4M | 64.6K t |
| 2021 | $509.8M | 78.3K t |
| 2020 | $400.6M | 70.4K t |
| 2019 | $424.1M | 71.3K t |
| 2018 | $407.9M | 63.5K t |
| 2017 | $399.8M | 62.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pillow and cushion from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $273.7M | 58% |
| Pakistan | $32.3M | 6.9% |
| India | $25.4M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $25.1M | 5.4% |
| Estonia | $24.2M | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $12.8M | 2.7% |
| North Macedonia | $12.2M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $10.7M | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | $9.8M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $6.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pillow and cushion exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $64.3 million of pillow and cushion in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (24%), United States (20%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.5M | 24% |
| United States | $12.8M | 20% |
| France | $8.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| China | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Libya | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pillow and cushion imports (HS 9404.90): 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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pillow and cushion worth $469.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 222 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pillow and cushion to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($273.7 million), followed by Pakistan (7%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pillow and cushion to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $399.8 million in 2017 to $469.7 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $509.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $435.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pillow and cushion?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $64.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $405.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. 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 9404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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