Wooden furniture imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden furniture by the United Kingdom reached $1.68 billion in 2024 (594.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.11 billion.
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 | $1.68B | 594.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 532.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.98B | 601.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.11B | 690.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.61B | 611.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.80B | 665.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.82B | 636.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.74B | 643.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wooden furniture from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Poland (12%), Vietnam (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $595.6M | 35% |
| Poland | $199.9M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $166.6M | 9.9% |
| Lithuania | $135.3M | 8% |
| Italy | $115.2M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $58.6M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $41.1M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $40.9M | 2.4% |
| India | $40.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $29.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, close to the world average of $3.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden furniture exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of wooden furniture by the United Kingdom reached $207.5 million in 2024 (44.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (18%), Ireland (14%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36.9M | 18% |
| Ireland | $29.2M | 14% |
| France | $24.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $11.4M | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.1M | 4.8% |
| Ghana | $6.0M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wooden furniture imports (HS 9403.60): 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 9403.60: Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden furniture imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wooden furniture worth $1.68 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden furniture to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($595.6 million), followed by Poland (12%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 123 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden furniture to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.74 billion in 2017 to $1.68 billion in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $2.11 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.79 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wooden furniture?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $207.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.48 billion a year.
What is the HS code for wooden furniture?
The HS code for wooden furniture is subheading 9403.60. 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 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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