Import/export HS code 94031051: Office desks
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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.
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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 | 28,367,425 |
| Germany | 13,297,819 |
| Austria | 7,881,319 |
| Netherlands | 4,805,820 |
| France | 3,691,411 |
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 | 14,733,155 | 13,634,270 | -1,098,885 |
| Germany | 6,407,058 | 6,890,761 | +483,703 |
| Austria | 3,038,383 | 4,842,936 | +1,804,553 |
| Netherlands | 1,744,388 | 3,061,432 | +1,317,044 |
| France | 1,999,181 | 1,692,230 | -306,951 |
| Spain | 900,441 | 832,196 | -68,245 |
| Italy | 1,173,115 | 529,864 | -643,251 |
| Czechia | 539,661 | 378,328 | -161,333 |
| Viet Nam | 146,788 | 674,142 | +527,354 |
| Denmark | 539,729 | 235,358 | -304,371 |
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 | 29,837,638 |
| Germany | 11,574,827 |
| Austria | 7,893,292 |
| Netherlands | 4,031,861 |
| Spain | 3,131,692 |
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 | 15,497,337 | 14,340,301 | -1,157,036 |
| Germany | 5,637,737 | 5,937,090 | +299,353 |
| Austria | 3,050,356 | 4,842,936 | +1,792,580 |
| Netherlands | 1,338,287 | 2,693,574 | +1,355,287 |
| Spain | 1,711,312 | 1,420,380 | -290,932 |
| Czechia | 1,302,234 | 1,223,255 | -78,979 |
| Italy | 1,217,001 | 595,012 | -621,989 |
| France | 736,727 | 723,404 | -13,323 |
| Viet Nam | 149,055 | 674,142 | +525,087 |
| Switzerland | 102,884 | 621,910 | +519,026 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 63 |
| Inner London - East | 49 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 24 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
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 | 38 | 41 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 36 | 29 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 | 10 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 13 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
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) | 33,924,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,328,358 |
| Air transport | 1,601,675 |
| Other | 275,552 |
| Road transport | 46,093 |
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) | 16,616,914 | 17,307,904 | +690,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,287,434 | 17,040,924 | +1,753,490 |
| Air transport | 821,158 | 780,517 | -40,641 |
| Other | 125,119 | 150,433 | +25,314 |
| Road transport | 40,134 | 5,959 | -34,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,543,124 |
| Dover | 9,266,013 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,616,705 |
| Purfleet | 7,479,657 |
| Southampton | 4,804,467 |
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 | 11,589,962 | 9,953,162 | -1,636,800 |
| Dover | 4,044,551 | 5,221,462 | +1,176,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,007,135 | 4,609,570 | +1,602,435 |
| Purfleet | 3,530,513 | 3,949,144 | +418,631 |
| Southampton | 2,838,159 | 1,966,308 | -871,851 |
| Harwich | 1,617,476 | 2,431,964 | +814,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 412,720 | 2,094,714 | +1,681,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 716,403 | 811,802 | +95,399 |
| London | 635,993 | 679,603 | +43,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 404,833 | 855,862 | +451,029 |
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 | 130 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 114 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
| Specialised construction activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 61 |
| 2026-02 | 56 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WW (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| STEELCASE LIMITED | 52 |
| AHREND UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BRUNNER UK LIMITED | 52 |
| HERMAN MILLER LIMITED | 51 |
| ACTIU INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 50 |
| KÖNIG + NEURATH (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| ASSMANN OFFICE FURNITURE LTD. | 45 |
| SBFI GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| PIERRE HENRY UK LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 167 |
| 54m+ | 94 |
| 0-1m | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 4,726,488 |
| Norway | 4,258,839 |
| United States | 3,898,201 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,175,057 |
| Ireland | 2,877,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 3,445,390 | 1,281,098 | -2,164,292 |
| Norway | 524,255 | 3,734,584 | +3,210,329 |
| United States | 2,158,690 | 1,739,511 | -419,179 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,107,824 | 1,067,233 | -1,040,591 |
| Ireland | 1,667,367 | 1,209,743 | -457,624 |
| Singapore | 488,810 | 1,962,716 | +1,473,906 |
| France | 1,111,417 | 1,000,553 | -110,864 |
| Netherlands | 1,215,793 | 464,622 | -751,171 |
| China | 704,329 | 567,245 | -137,084 |
| Germany | 511,510 | 699,718 | +188,208 |
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 | 139,496 |
| Ireland | 33,111 |
| Spain | 25,168 |
| Italy | 11,282 |
| Lithuania | 7,562 |
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 | 132,610 | 6,886 | -125,724 |
| Ireland | 18,835 | 14,276 | -4,559 |
| Spain | 17,217 | 7,951 | -9,266 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,282 | +11,282 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 7,562 | +7,562 |
| China | 2,897 | 1,325 | -1,572 |
| Finland | 992 | 0 | -992 |
| Poland | 25 | 0 | -25 |
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) | 14,676,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,441,034 |
| Air transport | 8,816,351 |
| Other | 231,521 |
| Road transport | 3,700 |
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) | 5,979,832 | 8,696,421 | +2,716,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,678,508 | 6,762,526 | -915,982 |
| Air transport | 5,010,325 | 3,806,026 | -1,204,299 |
| Other | 172,576 | 58,945 | -113,631 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,700 | +3,700 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,230,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,728,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,051,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,503,092 |
| Southampton | 2,995,826 |
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 Gateway Port | 5,548,763 | 3,681,978 | -1,866,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,388,262 | 3,340,062 | -1,048,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,926,168 | 2,125,540 | -800,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 633,320 | 3,869,772 | +3,236,452 |
| Southampton | 947,342 | 2,048,484 | +1,101,142 |
| Felixstowe | 566,411 | 923,158 | +356,747 |
| Holyhead | 788,338 | 618,524 | -169,814 |
| Dover | 509,674 | 869,958 | +360,284 |
| Liverpool Docks | 717,027 | 341,775 | -375,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 363,863 | 262,692 | -101,171 |
Quick facts
HS code: 94031051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Desks made of metal, typically used in office settings