Import/export HS code 940141: Wooden Chairs
Chairs made primarily of wood
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 51,681,666 |
| China | 31,271,948 |
| Turkey | 3,295,975 |
| Malaysia | 1,835,249 |
| Italy | 1,829,496 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 31,474,181 | 20,207,485 | -11,266,696 |
| China | 16,483,152 | 14,788,796 | -1,694,356 |
| Turkey | 1,711,195 | 1,584,780 | -126,415 |
| Malaysia | 1,074,363 | 760,886 | -313,477 |
| Italy | 1,361,793 | 467,703 | -894,090 |
| Romania | 678,758 | 1,001,462 | +322,704 |
| Denmark | 413,315 | 440,607 | +27,292 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,461 | 599,572 | +569,111 |
| France | 372,699 | 63,787 | -308,912 |
| Germany | 179,589 | 66,409 | -113,180 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 52,847,521 |
| China | 32,163,491 |
| Turkey | 3,078,617 |
| Italy | 1,844,483 |
| Malaysia | 1,732,812 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 32,239,047 | 20,608,474 | -11,630,573 |
| China | 16,344,337 | 15,819,154 | -525,183 |
| Turkey | 1,643,534 | 1,435,083 | -208,451 |
| Italy | 1,363,726 | 480,757 | -882,969 |
| Malaysia | 1,040,395 | 692,417 | -347,978 |
| Romania | 689,606 | 995,703 | +306,097 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 393,795 | 24,944 | -368,851 |
| Czechia | 65,007 | 161,953 | +96,946 |
| Portugal | 86,719 | 60,103 | -26,616 |
| Indonesia | 66,184 | 72,536 | +6,352 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,143,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,474,833 |
| Air transport | 170,226 |
| Other | 141,155 |
| Rail transport | 113,446 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,586,336 | 33,556,978 | -12,029,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,355,693 | 7,119,140 | -1,236,553 |
| Air transport | 93,714 | 76,512 | -17,202 |
| Other | 106,798 | 34,357 | -72,441 |
| Rail transport | 97,146 | 16,300 | -80,846 |
| Road transport | 14,295 | 29,232 | +14,937 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,716,520 |
| Felixstowe | 20,050,735 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,871,243 |
| Dover | 8,884,651 |
| Southampton | 7,554,918 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 15,587,646 | 9,128,874 | -6,458,772 |
| Felixstowe | 11,150,167 | 8,900,568 | -2,249,599 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,334,609 | 5,536,634 | -1,797,975 |
| Dover | 5,122,548 | 3,762,103 | -1,360,445 |
| Southampton | 5,425,064 | 2,129,854 | -3,295,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,347,728 | 4,546,822 | +3,199,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,677,805 | 2,093,627 | -1,584,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,760,535 | 1,687,883 | -72,652 |
| Thamesport | 1,546,761 | 994,632 | -552,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 418,447 | 334,827 | -83,620 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 98 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 52 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 50 |
| JYSK LIMITED | 50 |
| DFS TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| DREAMS LIMITED | 45 |
| DFS FURNITURE COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 39 |
| SOFOLOGY LIMITED | 35 |
| AGTC LTD | 28 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 825,124 |
| Germany | 247,570 |
| Ireland | 107,717 |
| Switzerland | 99,132 |
| Falkland Islands | 62,160 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 466,741 | 358,383 | -108,358 |
| Germany | 77,067 | 170,503 | +93,436 |
| Ireland | 53,673 | 54,044 | +371 |
| Switzerland | 45,660 | 53,472 | +7,812 |
| Falkland Islands | 62,160 | 0 | -62,160 |
| Australia | 0 | 56,922 | +56,922 |
| France | 19,803 | 35,538 | +15,735 |
| Denmark | 33,927 | 15,711 | -18,216 |
| Italy | 16,886 | 27,089 | +10,203 |
| Barbados | 13,414 | 16,322 | +2,908 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,077 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 515 | 562 | +47 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 698,100 |
| Air transport | 647,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 567,587 |
| Other | 8,928 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,641 | 455,459 | +212,818 |
| Air transport | 216,317 | 431,168 | +214,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 492,970 | 74,617 | -418,353 |
| Other | 7,383 | 1,545 | -5,838 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 361,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 260,666 |
| ZLC | 144,995 |
| Belfast Airport | 140,155 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,703 | 329,403 | +158,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 341,099 | 20,647 | -320,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,525 | 139,141 | +17,616 |
| ZLC | 67,579 | 77,416 | +9,837 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,766 | 138,389 | +136,623 |
| Southampton | 69,879 | 30,987 | -38,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,258 | 23,938 | -44,320 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,288 | 71,773 | +59,485 |
| Holyhead | 21,044 | 47,359 | +26,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,360 | 37,528 | +16,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 940141
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chairs made primarily of wood