Import/export HS code 940149: Various Chairs
Chairs made from materials other than wood
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 19,862,609 |
| China | 18,881,917 |
| Germany | 11,295,367 |
| Romania | 4,700,805 |
| France | 2,054,186 |
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 | 10,759,670 | 9,102,939 | -1,656,731 |
| China | 9,280,863 | 9,601,054 | +320,191 |
| Germany | 8,252,926 | 3,042,441 | -5,210,485 |
| Romania | 2,903,333 | 1,797,472 | -1,105,861 |
| France | 311,331 | 1,742,855 | +1,431,524 |
| Belgium | 1,200,785 | 774,674 | -426,111 |
| Turkey | 671,176 | 536,461 | -134,715 |
| Viet Nam | 504,265 | 568,018 | +63,753 |
| Italy | 230,280 | 451,027 | +220,747 |
| Denmark | 296,774 | 145,494 | -151,280 |
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 | 21,669,812 |
| China | 19,362,989 |
| Hungary | 5,680,292 |
| Germany | 5,514,449 |
| Romania | 4,711,575 |
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 | 10,942,544 | 10,727,268 | -215,276 |
| China | 9,396,629 | 9,966,360 | +569,731 |
| Hungary | 2,802,578 | 2,877,714 | +75,136 |
| Germany | 5,416,007 | 98,442 | -5,317,565 |
| Romania | 2,903,333 | 1,808,242 | -1,095,091 |
| Belgium | 1,209,848 | 771,692 | -438,156 |
| Turkey | 665,307 | 536,461 | -128,846 |
| Viet Nam | 538,408 | 569,708 | +31,300 |
| Italy | 346,954 | 466,741 | +119,787 |
| Portugal | 299,989 | 55,732 | -244,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
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 | 19 | 11 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,824,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,984,194 |
| Rail transport | 1,534,977 |
| Air transport | 725,858 |
| Other | 215,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,134,506 | 14,690,362 | -7,444,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,045,981 | 12,938,213 | +892,232 |
| Rail transport | 1,152,310 | 382,667 | -769,643 |
| Air transport | 361,483 | 364,375 | +2,892 |
| Other | 108,601 | 107,356 | -1,245 |
| Road transport | 14,809 | 44,550 | +29,741 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,034,657 |
| Felixstowe | 11,581,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,200,445 |
| Killingholme | 4,970,744 |
| Harwich | 4,437,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 11,015,604 | 10,019,053 | -996,551 |
| Felixstowe | 6,635,490 | 4,946,203 | -1,689,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,922,657 | 5,277,788 | +3,355,131 |
| Killingholme | 4,877,462 | 93,282 | -4,784,180 |
| Harwich | 3,380,929 | 1,056,958 | -2,323,971 |
| Southampton | 3,113,075 | 885,813 | -2,227,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 198,006 | 2,726,407 | +2,528,401 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,386,202 | 738,565 | -647,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 457,537 | 937,875 | +480,338 |
| Hull | 935,388 | 367,261 | -568,127 |
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 | 143 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 50 |
| SOFA.COM LTD | 49 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 46 |
| SCHUCHMANN LLP | 44 |
| BARKERS (NORTHALLERTON) LIMITED | 44 |
| ROSET (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| LEEKES LIMITED | 42 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 40 |
| FDS CORPORATION LIMITED | 39 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 106 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 372,673 |
| Ireland | 282,703 |
| United States | 244,962 |
| United Arab Emirates | 80,918 |
| Gambia | 67,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 253,982 | 118,691 | -135,291 |
| Ireland | 229,916 | 52,787 | -177,129 |
| United States | 222,139 | 22,823 | -199,316 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,756 | 23,162 | -34,594 |
| Gambia | 9,314 | 57,785 | +48,471 |
| Mexico | 60,967 | 0 | -60,967 |
| Philippines | 51,177 | 3,365 | -47,812 |
| Japan | 37,503 | 3,183 | -34,320 |
| Portugal | 0 | 39,845 | +39,845 |
| France | 31,801 | 7,282 | -24,519 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 75,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 73,403 | 1,856 | -71,547 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 751,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 723,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,844 |
| Other | 75,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 594,023 | 157,743 | -436,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 477,838 | 246,031 | -231,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,055 | 139,789 | +106,734 |
| Other | 73,403 | 1,856 | -71,547 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 418,498 |
| Harwich | 195,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,703 |
| Holyhead | 171,903 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 369,102 | 49,396 | -319,706 |
| Harwich | 150,472 | 45,328 | -105,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 76,320 | 96,383 | +20,063 |
| Holyhead | 127,418 | 44,485 | -82,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,450 | 68,998 | -27,452 |
| London Stansted Airport | 152,343 | 9,859 | -142,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,826 | 111,965 | +92,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,872 | 57,832 | -4,040 |
| 000 | 73,403 | 1,856 | -71,547 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,622 | 9,014 | -17,608 |
Quick facts
HS code: 940149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chairs made from materials other than wood