Import/export HS code 940171: Upholstered Chairs
Chairs with padded or cushioned surfaces
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 363,322,133 |
| Italy | 55,856,179 |
| Germany | 33,961,470 |
| Denmark | 20,583,078 |
| Poland | 15,796,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 185,988,096 | 177,334,037 | -8,654,059 |
| Italy | 27,042,898 | 28,813,281 | +1,770,383 |
| Germany | 13,163,370 | 20,798,100 | +7,634,730 |
| Denmark | 11,461,962 | 9,121,116 | -2,340,846 |
| Poland | 7,487,243 | 8,308,935 | +821,692 |
| Netherlands | 7,702,788 | 5,730,982 | -1,971,806 |
| Norway | 1,706,568 | 6,715,517 | +5,008,949 |
| Viet Nam | 3,429,270 | 4,990,700 | +1,561,430 |
| Lithuania | 4,771,888 | 3,377,282 | -1,394,606 |
| France | 3,582,948 | 4,363,449 | +780,501 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 385,427,232 |
| Italy | 56,995,638 |
| Poland | 29,644,541 |
| Germany | 20,337,281 |
| Lithuania | 10,374,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 196,339,215 | 189,088,017 | -7,251,198 |
| Italy | 27,513,073 | 29,482,565 | +1,969,492 |
| Poland | 15,903,690 | 13,740,851 | -2,162,839 |
| Germany | 9,733,941 | 10,603,340 | +869,399 |
| Lithuania | 6,121,109 | 4,253,887 | -1,867,222 |
| Hungary | 980,237 | 8,579,381 | +7,599,144 |
| Viet Nam | 3,705,856 | 4,969,441 | +1,263,585 |
| Norway | 1,719,793 | 6,665,664 | +4,945,871 |
| Sweden | 3,122,642 | 3,207,005 | +84,363 |
| Spain | 2,894,683 | 2,615,610 | -279,073 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 345 |
| Inner London - East | 171 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 132 |
| Greater Manchester | 107 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 90 |
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 | 215 | 239 | +24 |
| Inner London - East | 118 | 123 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 74 | 91 | +17 |
| Greater Manchester | 69 | 77 | +8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 67 | 55 | -12 |
| West Yorkshire | 54 | 67 | +13 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 48 | 50 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 57 | 58 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 42 | 55 | +13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 51 | 45 | -6 |
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) | 395,060,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,875,587 |
| Other | 12,274,680 |
| Air transport | 7,897,576 |
| Road transport | 489,692 |
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) | 198,073,121 | 196,987,171 | -1,085,950 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,325,915 | 92,549,672 | +9,223,757 |
| Other | 8,814,788 | 3,459,892 | -5,354,896 |
| Air transport | 3,660,820 | 4,236,756 | +575,936 |
| Road transport | 204,050 | 285,642 | +81,592 |
| Rail transport | 290,453 | 76,765 | -213,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 187,366,131 |
| Southampton | 102,354,818 |
| Dover | 73,521,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,846,514 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,882,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 101,770,754 | 85,595,377 | -16,175,377 |
| Southampton | 60,245,535 | 42,109,283 | -18,136,252 |
| Dover | 36,243,672 | 37,277,797 | +1,034,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,126,057 | 49,720,457 | +34,594,400 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,929,997 | 17,952,771 | +4,022,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,118,352 | 18,903,543 | +6,785,191 |
| 000 | 8,814,788 | 3,459,892 | -5,354,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,307,771 | 7,315,183 | +3,007,412 |
| Harwich | 5,262,597 | 5,601,405 | +338,808 |
| London | 5,733,742 | 3,291,622 | -2,442,120 |
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 | 872 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 527 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 126 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 125 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 114 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 486 |
| 2026-04 | 494 |
| 2026-03 | 522 |
| 2026-02 | 492 |
| 2026-01 | 428 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 124 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 124 |
| ALLISON BABY UK LIMITED | 124 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 122 |
| V.N. & BRITANNIC WAREHOUSES LIMITED | 120 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 119 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 116 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 115 |
| TJX UK | 114 |
| KEVIN NASH GROUP LIMITED | 113 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 962 |
| 0-1m | 633 |
| 54m+ | 314 |
| 15m-54m | 187 |
| Other | 170 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,237,586 |
| United States | 18,212,416 |
| France | 4,938,264 |
| Germany | 3,860,110 |
| Australia | 2,494,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,074,480 | 8,163,106 | -1,911,374 |
| United States | 11,013,507 | 7,198,909 | -3,814,598 |
| France | 2,396,562 | 2,541,702 | +145,140 |
| Germany | 2,226,555 | 1,633,555 | -593,000 |
| Australia | 1,018,253 | 1,475,911 | +457,658 |
| Netherlands | 931,036 | 1,180,404 | +249,368 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,499,084 | 607,884 | -891,200 |
| Canada | 1,133,017 | 494,293 | -638,724 |
| Switzerland | 975,736 | 602,430 | -373,306 |
| Spain | 853,683 | 715,467 | -138,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,368,098 |
| China | 1,185,549 |
| Portugal | 82,056 |
| Ireland | 17,448 |
| Poland | 14,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,646,686 | 2,721,412 | -925,274 |
| China | 748,230 | 437,319 | -310,911 |
| Portugal | 81,851 | 205 | -81,646 |
| Ireland | 7,693 | 9,755 | +2,062 |
| Poland | 5,734 | 8,602 | +2,868 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,954 | +1,954 |
| Turkey | 47 | 560 | +513 |
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) | 31,911,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,280,989 |
| Air transport | 8,968,717 |
| Other | 8,047,075 |
| Road transport | 19,939 |
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) | 16,122,748 | 15,788,565 | -334,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,563,638 | 11,717,351 | -1,846,287 |
| Air transport | 6,255,916 | 2,712,801 | -3,543,115 |
| Other | 4,648,902 | 3,398,173 | -1,250,729 |
| Road transport | 15,123 | 4,816 | -10,307 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,652,459 |
| Southampton | 9,162,320 |
| 000 | 8,047,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,004,190 |
| Holyhead | 6,992,203 |
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 | 8,199,916 | 9,452,543 | +1,252,627 |
| Southampton | 4,160,625 | 5,001,695 | +841,070 |
| 000 | 4,648,902 | 3,398,173 | -1,250,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,893,916 | 3,110,274 | -1,783,642 |
| Holyhead | 3,349,036 | 3,643,167 | +294,131 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,782,239 | 1,620,339 | -3,161,900 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,914,494 | 2,053,490 | -1,861,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,353,482 | 1,005,247 | -348,235 |
| Felixstowe | 990,800 | 1,177,546 | +186,746 |
| Dover | 483,066 | 484,834 | +1,768 |
Quick facts
HS code: 940171
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chairs with padded or cushioned surfaces