Plastic furniture fittings imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic furniture fittings by the United Kingdom reached $144.5 million in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $278.4 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 | $144.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $140.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $123.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $144.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $151.6M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $278.4M | 39.6K t |
| 2018 | $214.3M | 32.6K t |
| 2017 | $200.1M | 31.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic furniture fittings from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), France (20%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.7M | 21% |
| France | $29.1M | 20% |
| Poland | $18.6M | 13% |
| China | $16.5M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $5.8M | 4% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $3.2M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.79 per kg, close to the world average of $12.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic furniture fittings exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $59.6 million of plastic furniture fittings in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (13%), Poland (8%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.7M | 13% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 8.2% |
| United States | $4.8M | 8% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 7.9% |
| France | $3.4M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic furniture fittings imports (HS 3926.30): 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 3926.30: Plastics: fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic furniture fittings imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic furniture fittings worth $144.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic furniture fittings to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by France (20%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic furniture fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.79 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $12.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic furniture fittings to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $200.1 million in 2017 to $144.5 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $278.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $174.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic furniture fittings?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $59.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $84.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic furniture fittings?
The HS code for plastic furniture fittings is subheading 3926.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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