Import/export HS code 94031091: Metal cupboards and cabinets
Metal storage furniture like cupboards, cabinets, and filing units used in offices
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,403,809 |
| Turkey | 4,026,880 |
| Ireland | 3,226,884 |
| Germany | 835,101 |
| Italy | 704,158 |
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 | 4,610,676 | 3,793,133 | -817,543 |
| Turkey | 1,842,786 | 2,184,094 | +341,308 |
| Ireland | 1,718,764 | 1,508,120 | -210,644 |
| Germany | 442,867 | 392,234 | -50,633 |
| Italy | 331,947 | 372,211 | +40,264 |
| United States | 340,124 | 296,923 | -43,201 |
| France | 277,415 | 283,065 | +5,650 |
| Spain | 302,012 | 232,172 | -69,840 |
| Bulgaria | 317,077 | 177,132 | -139,945 |
| Netherlands | 317,509 | 148,778 | -168,731 |
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 | 8,494,940 |
| Turkey | 4,301,562 |
| Spain | 903,305 |
| Italy | 806,172 |
| Ireland | 663,977 |
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 | 4,664,878 | 3,830,062 | -834,816 |
| Turkey | 1,962,891 | 2,338,671 | +375,780 |
| Spain | 501,745 | 401,560 | -100,185 |
| Italy | 404,930 | 401,242 | -3,688 |
| Ireland | 342,884 | 321,093 | -21,791 |
| United States | 302,588 | 200,996 | -101,592 |
| Bulgaria | 317,077 | 184,986 | -132,091 |
| Netherlands | 235,676 | 26,472 | -209,204 |
| South Korea | 110,076 | 122,517 | +12,441 |
| Germany | 101,685 | 128,104 | +26,419 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
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 | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,564,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,419,340 |
| Other | 2,517,403 |
| Air transport | 535,201 |
| Road transport | 72,012 |
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) | 5,561,666 | 6,003,038 | +441,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,021,864 | 2,397,476 | -1,624,388 |
| Other | 1,332,656 | 1,184,747 | -147,909 |
| Air transport | 191,398 | 343,803 | +152,405 |
| Road transport | 6,767 | 65,245 | +58,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,054,725 |
| Southampton | 3,345,207 |
| 000 | 2,517,403 |
| Dover | 1,837,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,801,752 |
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 | 3,776,718 | 3,278,007 | -498,711 |
| Southampton | 1,096,612 | 2,248,595 | +1,151,983 |
| 000 | 1,332,656 | 1,184,747 | -147,909 |
| Dover | 940,047 | 897,726 | -42,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,180,965 | 620,787 | -560,178 |
| London | 1,040,621 | 146,297 | -894,324 |
| Eurotunnel | 403,214 | 241,747 | -161,467 |
| Heysham | 335,201 | 217,091 | -118,110 |
| Purfleet | 161,966 | 135,622 | -26,344 |
| Harwich | 174,057 | 88,653 | -85,404 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 48 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MANUTAN UK LIMITED | 79 |
| SILVERLINE OFFICE EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 65 |
| PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED | 61 |
| STEELCASE LIMITED | 51 |
| TRIUMPH FURNITURE LIMITED | 42 |
| SYSTEM STORE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 41 |
| ARMORGARD LIMITED | 37 |
| GO OFFICE FURNITURE LIMITED | 31 |
| HBI COMMERCE LIMITED | 30 |
| BIGDUG LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 6,990,176 |
| United States | 4,986,805 |
| Netherlands | 4,625,985 |
| Germany | 4,174,493 |
| France | 3,972,648 |
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 | 3,586,886 | 3,403,290 | -183,596 |
| United States | 3,715,011 | 1,271,794 | -2,443,217 |
| Netherlands | 2,089,119 | 2,536,866 | +447,747 |
| Germany | 2,305,602 | 1,868,891 | -436,711 |
| France | 1,958,368 | 2,014,280 | +55,912 |
| Sweden | 767,544 | 712,378 | -55,166 |
| Australia | 725,881 | 621,683 | -104,198 |
| United Arab Emirates | 520,710 | 679,444 | +158,734 |
| Belgium | 578,558 | 359,309 | -219,249 |
| Spain | 497,421 | 353,351 | -144,070 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,587 |
| Lithuania | 1,423 |
| XI | 840 |
| Ireland | 165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,587 | 0 | -8,587 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,423 | +1,423 |
| XI | 564 | 276 | -288 |
| Ireland | 0 | 165 | +165 |
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) | 25,240,995 |
| Air transport | 9,893,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,991,346 |
| Other | 11,015 |
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) | 12,979,990 | 12,261,005 | -718,985 |
| Air transport | 5,154,573 | 4,739,276 | -415,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,329,526 | 661,820 | -1,667,706 |
| Other | 9,151 | 1,864 | -7,287 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,036,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,376,550 |
| Dover | 3,502,416 |
| Holyhead | 2,912,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,135,498 |
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 | 4,931,173 | 5,105,474 | +174,301 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,550,750 | 3,825,800 | -724,950 |
| Dover | 2,311,456 | 1,190,960 | -1,120,496 |
| Holyhead | 1,446,853 | 1,465,276 | +18,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 952,285 | 1,183,213 | +230,928 |
| London | 942,415 | 1,188,009 | +245,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,184,631 | 901,317 | -283,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 823,083 | 252,384 | -570,699 |
| Fishguard | 579,920 | 493,976 | -85,944 |
| Milford | 544,677 | 366,380 | -178,297 |
Quick facts
HS code: 94031091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal storage furniture like cupboards, cabinets, and filing units used in offices