Sofa beds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $109.3 million of sofa beds in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $109.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $107.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $105.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 11.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sofa beds from
Poland alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $56.2M | 51% |
| China | $24.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 8.9% |
| Romania | $4.7M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $501K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.57 per kg, 52% above the world average of $3.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sofa beds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported sofa beds worth $1.9 million (259 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (19%), Ireland (17%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $367K | 19% |
| Ireland | $321K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $222K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $159K | 8.3% |
| United States | $121K | 6.4% |
| France | $81K | 4.3% |
| Philippines | $50K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $46K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $35K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sofa beds imports (HS 9401.40): 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 9401.40: Seats: convertible into beds, other than garden seats or camping equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of sofa beds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sofa beds worth $109.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 212 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sofa beds to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($56.2 million), followed by China (22%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of sofa beds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $3.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sofa beds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $109.3 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $73.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sofa beds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $107.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sofa beds?
The HS code for sofa beds is subheading 9401.40. 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.
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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