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 | 348,413,187 |
| Italy | 53,370,153 |
| Germany | 32,793,124 |
| Denmark | 19,509,438 |
| Poland | 15,259,623 |
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 | 185,194,659 | 163,218,528 | -21,976,131 |
| Italy | 26,915,348 | 26,454,805 | -460,543 |
| Germany | 13,210,567 | 19,582,557 | +6,371,990 |
| Denmark | 11,516,136 | 7,993,302 | -3,522,834 |
| Poland | 7,498,272 | 7,761,351 | +263,079 |
| Netherlands | 7,692,540 | 5,296,005 | -2,396,535 |
| Norway | 1,671,717 | 6,605,756 | +4,934,039 |
| Viet Nam | 3,406,594 | 4,679,316 | +1,272,722 |
| Lithuania | 4,533,072 | 3,095,925 | -1,437,147 |
| France | 3,744,226 | 3,791,215 | +46,989 |
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 | 369,855,840 |
| Italy | 54,450,488 |
| Poland | 28,228,537 |
| Germany | 19,489,066 |
| Lithuania | 9,760,161 |
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 | 195,814,008 | 174,041,832 | -21,772,176 |
| Italy | 27,554,031 | 26,896,457 | -657,574 |
| Poland | 15,680,739 | 12,547,798 | -3,132,941 |
| Germany | 9,663,835 | 9,825,231 | +161,396 |
| Lithuania | 5,863,152 | 3,897,009 | -1,966,143 |
| Hungary | 1,141,942 | 8,353,360 | +7,211,418 |
| Norway | 1,702,488 | 6,554,034 | +4,851,546 |
| Viet Nam | 3,567,263 | 4,602,102 | +1,034,839 |
| Sweden | 3,309,976 | 2,767,470 | -542,506 |
| Spain | 2,809,552 | 2,273,510 | -536,042 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 334 |
| Inner London - East | 169 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 130 |
| Greater Manchester | 105 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 85 |
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 | 219 | 225 | +6 |
| Inner London - East | 118 | 121 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 75 | 89 | +14 |
| Greater Manchester | 68 | 77 | +9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 62 | 54 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 56 | 62 | +6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 47 | 47 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 47 | 51 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 55 | 55 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 | 42 | -11 |
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) | 379,390,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,253,878 |
| Other | 11,478,385 |
| Air transport | 7,509,758 |
| Road transport | 474,024 |
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) | 196,790,085 | 182,600,014 | -14,190,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,274,873 | 84,979,005 | +1,704,132 |
| Other | 8,976,119 | 2,502,266 | -6,473,853 |
| Air transport | 3,708,065 | 3,801,693 | +93,628 |
| Road transport | 234,900 | 239,124 | +4,224 |
| Rail transport | 311,815 | 55,403 | -256,412 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 178,361,855 |
| Southampton | 97,331,628 |
| Dover | 70,042,203 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,681,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,712,574 |
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 | 98,468,650 | 79,893,205 | -18,575,445 |
| Southampton | 58,360,412 | 38,971,216 | -19,389,196 |
| Dover | 36,190,595 | 33,851,608 | -2,338,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,484,004 | 45,197,451 | +25,713,447 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,954,227 | 16,758,347 | +2,804,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,755,792 | 17,343,282 | +4,587,490 |
| 000 | 8,976,119 | 2,502,266 | -6,473,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,342,562 | 6,984,400 | +2,641,838 |
| Harwich | 5,252,012 | 5,284,962 | +32,950 |
| London | 5,534,851 | 2,986,522 | -2,548,329 |
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
|
861 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
516 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
122 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
119 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
115 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 487 |
| 2026-04 | 495 |
| 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 | 935 |
| 0-1m | 621 |
| 54m+ | 307 |
| 15m-54m | 188 |
| Other | 163 |
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 | 17,217,507 |
| United States | 16,943,481 |
| France | 4,709,448 |
| Germany | 3,794,532 |
| Australia | 2,474,282 |
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 | 9,911,437 | 7,306,070 | -2,605,367 |
| United States | 10,316,932 | 6,626,549 | -3,690,383 |
| France | 2,352,539 | 2,356,909 | +4,370 |
| Germany | 2,219,651 | 1,574,881 | -644,770 |
| Australia | 1,162,219 | 1,312,063 | +149,844 |
| Netherlands | 976,474 | 1,079,103 | +102,629 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,442,145 | 604,142 | -838,003 |
| Canada | 1,150,744 | 469,650 | -681,094 |
| Switzerland | 953,005 | 590,275 | -362,730 |
| Spain | 839,556 | 631,749 | -207,807 |
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 | 6,077,720 |
| China | 1,106,968 |
| Portugal | 77,452 |
| Ireland | 17,044 |
| 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 | 3,626,761 | 2,450,959 | -1,175,802 |
| China | 705,419 | 401,549 | -303,870 |
| Portugal | 77,439 | 13 | -77,426 |
| Ireland | 7,289 | 9,755 | +2,466 |
| Poland | 6,853 | 7,483 | +630 |
| 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) | 30,399,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,130,829 |
| Air transport | 8,359,731 |
| Other | 7,663,768 |
| 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) | 16,074,701 | 14,324,416 | -1,750,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,382,043 | 10,748,786 | -2,633,257 |
| Air transport | 5,803,821 | 2,555,910 | -3,247,911 |
| Other | 4,582,496 | 3,081,272 | -1,501,224 |
| 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 | 17,150,510 |
| Southampton | 8,736,568 |
| 000 | 7,663,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,557,412 |
| Holyhead | 6,726,867 |
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 | 8,498,720 | 8,651,790 | +153,070 |
| Southampton | 4,351,749 | 4,384,819 | +33,070 |
| 000 | 4,582,496 | 3,081,272 | -1,501,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,642,646 | 2,914,766 | -1,727,880 |
| Holyhead | 3,376,024 | 3,350,843 | -25,181 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,415,717 | 1,538,051 | -2,877,666 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,820,416 | 1,884,070 | -1,936,346 |
| Felixstowe | 990,978 | 1,144,569 | +153,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,056,094 | 921,856 | -134,238 |
| Dover | 506,299 | 448,129 | -58,170 |
Quick facts
HS code: 940171
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chairs with padded or cushioned surfaces