Import/export HS code 940179: Non-Upholstered Chairs
Chairs without 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 | 244,211,497 |
| Denmark | 14,801,342 |
| Italy | 11,924,189 |
| Viet Nam | 11,334,534 |
| Netherlands | 8,694,798 |
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 | 153,982,543 | 90,228,954 | -63,753,589 |
| Denmark | 7,379,693 | 7,421,649 | +41,956 |
| Italy | 6,829,372 | 5,094,817 | -1,734,555 |
| Viet Nam | 6,805,551 | 4,528,983 | -2,276,568 |
| Netherlands | 4,764,422 | 3,930,376 | -834,046 |
| France | 3,513,829 | 2,805,148 | -708,681 |
| Germany | 2,766,510 | 2,360,617 | -405,893 |
| United States | 2,835,673 | 1,844,902 | -990,771 |
| Belgium | 2,684,444 | 1,535,586 | -1,148,858 |
| India | 2,606,752 | 1,485,960 | -1,120,792 |
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 | 266,761,774 |
| Viet Nam | 12,801,528 |
| Italy | 11,591,051 |
| Indonesia | 6,491,443 |
| Denmark | 4,434,904 |
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 | 165,149,286 | 101,612,488 | -63,536,798 |
| Viet Nam | 7,533,476 | 5,268,052 | -2,265,424 |
| Italy | 6,554,185 | 5,036,866 | -1,517,319 |
| Indonesia | 4,188,688 | 2,302,755 | -1,885,933 |
| Denmark | 2,748,305 | 1,686,599 | -1,061,706 |
| India | 2,551,974 | 1,510,654 | -1,041,320 |
| Netherlands | 1,795,653 | 1,763,642 | -32,011 |
| France | 1,937,771 | 1,373,344 | -564,427 |
| United States | 2,103,758 | 1,062,665 | -1,041,093 |
| Germany | 1,698,355 | 1,368,514 | -329,841 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 234 |
| Inner London - East | 136 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 116 |
| Greater Manchester | 84 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 73 |
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 | 167 | 141 | -26 |
| Inner London - East | 103 | 87 | -16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 87 | 64 | -23 |
| Greater Manchester | 66 | 51 | -15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 56 | 53 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 49 | 35 | -14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 44 | 37 | -7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 33 | 34 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 41 | 38 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 46 | 36 | -10 |
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) | 258,147,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,869,482 |
| Other | 18,577,460 |
| Air transport | 10,103,945 |
| Road transport | 483,256 |
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) | 161,104,988 | 97,042,482 | -64,062,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,644,813 | 25,224,669 | -8,420,144 |
| Other | 13,638,057 | 4,939,403 | -8,698,654 |
| Air transport | 4,525,656 | 5,578,289 | +1,052,633 |
| Road transport | 277,272 | 205,984 | -71,288 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,353 | +1,353 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 127,798,197 |
| Southampton | 67,273,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,561,990 |
| Dover | 19,029,902 |
| 000 | 18,577,460 |
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 | 88,565,736 | 39,232,461 | -49,333,275 |
| Southampton | 47,740,400 | 19,533,061 | -28,207,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,219,841 | 29,342,149 | +23,122,308 |
| Dover | 10,852,307 | 8,177,595 | -2,674,712 |
| 000 | 13,638,057 | 4,939,403 | -8,698,654 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,632,971 | 8,238,713 | +605,742 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,872,178 | 5,508,176 | -1,364,002 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,288,986 | 2,828,258 | -6,460,728 |
| London | 3,745,304 | 1,926,294 | -1,819,010 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,797,069 | 1,013,253 | -1,783,816 |
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 | 655 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 457 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 109 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 105 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 79 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 269 |
| 2025-11 | 267 |
| 2025-10 | 313 |
| 2025-09 | 300 |
| 2025-08 | 278 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 118 |
| GLOBAL CHAIR COMPONENTS LTD | 118 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 116 |
| SHOP DIRECT HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 116 |
| NOTTINGHAM REHAB LIMITED | 114 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 113 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 109 |
| MONUMART LIMITED | 108 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 107 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 106 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 715 |
| 0-1m | 450 |
| 54m+ | 242 |
| 15m-54m | 180 |
| Other | 127 |
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 | 42,111,882 |
| France | 5,801,300 |
| Ireland | 4,792,580 |
| Netherlands | 2,174,164 |
| Israel | 1,702,218 |
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 | 31,636,577 | 10,475,305 | -21,161,272 |
| France | 3,204,237 | 2,597,063 | -607,174 |
| Ireland | 3,278,415 | 1,514,165 | -1,764,250 |
| Netherlands | 1,434,849 | 739,315 | -695,534 |
| Israel | 1,674,644 | 27,574 | -1,647,070 |
| Germany | 821,389 | 537,564 | -283,825 |
| Denmark | 904,129 | 372,059 | -532,070 |
| New Zealand | 463,363 | 673,172 | +209,809 |
| Australia | 263,512 | 693,601 | +430,089 |
| Norway | 655,073 | 218,552 | -436,521 |
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 | 278,946 |
| XI | 219,253 |
| China | 66,880 |
| Turkey | 8,589 |
| Italy | 848 |
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 | 276,458 | 2,488 | -273,970 |
| XI | 117,209 | 102,044 | -15,165 |
| China | 40,165 | 26,715 | -13,450 |
| Turkey | 8,589 | 0 | -8,589 |
| Italy | 0 | 848 | +848 |
| Sweden | 0 | 829 | +829 |
| Viet Nam | 738 | 0 | -738 |
| Rwanda | 626 | 0 | -626 |
| Germany | 569 | 0 | -569 |
| South Africa | 0 | 262 | +262 |
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 | 32,717,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,838,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,217,684 |
| Other | 827,472 |
| Road transport | 1,993 |
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 | 25,791,172 | 6,926,076 | -18,865,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,219,824 | 7,618,964 | -3,600,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,316,722 | 6,900,962 | -4,415,760 |
| Other | 670,314 | 157,158 | -513,156 |
| Road transport | 1,993 | 0 | -1,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,557,834 |
| Southampton | 10,312,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,903,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,993,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,135,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,119,124 | 6,438,710 | -18,680,414 |
| Southampton | 5,197,927 | 5,114,792 | -83,135 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,196,659 | 3,707,034 | -1,489,625 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,580,755 | 1,413,019 | -3,167,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,153,940 | 981,165 | -1,172,775 |
| Holyhead | 1,168,678 | 905,891 | -262,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,341,607 | 573,054 | -768,553 |
| Dover | 894,427 | 607,090 | -287,337 |
| Felixstowe | 479,156 | 426,447 | -52,709 |
| 000 | 670,314 | 157,158 | -513,156 |
Quick facts
HS code: 940179
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chairs without padded or cushioned surfaces