Upholstered wooden chairs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.33 billion of upholstered wooden chairs in 2024 (204.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% more than in 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 | $1.33B | 204.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.24B | 199.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.47B | 207.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.41B | 218.1K t |
| 2020 | $958.9M | 172.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.09B | 191.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 176.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.00B | 180.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports upholstered wooden chairs from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $686.8M | 52% |
| Poland | $284.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $109.2M | 8.2% |
| Romania | $42.9M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $31.2M | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | $18.1M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $17.8M | 1.3% |
| Norway | $12.6M | 1% |
| Spain | $12.0M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $11.3M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, close to the world average of $6.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Upholstered wooden chairs exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of upholstered wooden chairs by the United Kingdom reached $97.1 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (23%), United States (22%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $22.2M | 23% |
| United States | $21.5M | 22% |
| France | $8.9M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.9M | 4% |
| Ghana | $3.7M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| China | $2.3M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom upholstered wooden chairs imports (HS 9401.61): 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 9401.61: Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of upholstered wooden chairs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported upholstered wooden chairs worth $1.33 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply upholstered wooden chairs to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($686.8 million), followed by Poland (21%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 95 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of upholstered wooden chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of upholstered wooden chairs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.00 billion in 2017 to $1.33 billion in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $1.47 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.19 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export upholstered wooden chairs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $97.1 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 $1.23 billion a year.
What is the HS code for upholstered wooden chairs?
The HS code for upholstered wooden chairs is subheading 9401.61. 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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