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 | 8,604,262 |
| Turkey | 4,154,762 |
| Ireland | 3,192,364 |
| Germany | 839,003 |
| Italy | 730,370 |
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 | 4,584,788 | 4,019,474 | -565,314 |
| Turkey | 2,033,735 | 2,121,027 | +87,292 |
| Ireland | 1,766,496 | 1,425,868 | -340,628 |
| Germany | 497,985 | 341,018 | -156,967 |
| Italy | 342,672 | 387,698 | +45,026 |
| United States | 336,631 | 277,488 | -59,143 |
| France | 267,463 | 299,543 | +32,080 |
| Spain | 304,303 | 211,297 | -93,006 |
| Bulgaria | 264,905 | 188,562 | -76,343 |
| Netherlands | 235,718 | 147,056 | -88,662 |
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 | 8,691,369 |
| Turkey | 4,449,974 |
| Spain | 885,838 |
| Italy | 832,384 |
| Ireland | 618,063 |
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 | 4,623,553 | 4,067,816 | -555,737 |
| Turkey | 2,171,587 | 2,278,387 | +106,800 |
| Spain | 545,194 | 340,644 | -204,550 |
| Italy | 415,655 | 416,729 | +1,074 |
| Ireland | 375,519 | 242,544 | -132,975 |
| United States | 297,633 | 203,016 | -94,617 |
| Bulgaria | 264,905 | 196,416 | -68,489 |
| Poland | 115,566 | 110,172 | -5,394 |
| Germany | 94,234 | 130,636 | +36,402 |
| South Korea | 108,542 | 115,759 | +7,217 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 12,003,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,152,681 |
| Other | 2,527,579 |
| Air transport | 526,864 |
| 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) | 5,920,124 | 6,083,847 | +163,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,780,818 | 2,371,863 | -1,408,955 |
| Other | 1,346,057 | 1,181,522 | -164,535 |
| Air transport | 197,054 | 329,810 | +132,756 |
| 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 | 7,073,670 |
| Southampton | 3,375,695 |
| 000 | 2,527,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,012,630 |
| Dover | 1,791,473 |
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 | 3,600,334 | 3,473,336 | -126,998 |
| Southampton | 1,440,753 | 1,934,942 | +494,189 |
| 000 | 1,346,057 | 1,181,522 | -164,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,178,809 | 833,821 | -344,988 |
| Dover | 890,746 | 900,727 | +9,981 |
| London | 1,021,185 | 226,067 | -795,118 |
| Eurotunnel | 442,601 | 224,664 | -217,937 |
| Heysham | 367,836 | 130,168 | -237,668 |
| Purfleet | 151,916 | 117,768 | -34,148 |
| Birmingham Airport | 89,667 | 116,775 | +27,108 |
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
|
51 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
49 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
16 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MANUTAN UK LIMITED | 80 |
| SILVERLINE OFFICE EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 66 |
| PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| STEELCASE LIMITED | 52 |
| SYSTEM STORE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 42 |
| TRIUMPH FURNITURE LIMITED | 42 |
| ARMORGARD LIMITED | 38 |
| GO OFFICE FURNITURE LIMITED | 32 |
| BIGDUG LIMITED | 30 |
| HBI COMMERCE LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 7,018,022 |
| United States | 4,736,426 |
| Netherlands | 4,725,101 |
| Germany | 4,079,921 |
| France | 3,987,654 |
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 | 3,528,144 | 3,489,878 | -38,266 |
| United States | 3,573,577 | 1,162,849 | -2,410,728 |
| Netherlands | 2,158,103 | 2,566,998 | +408,895 |
| Germany | 2,303,219 | 1,776,702 | -526,517 |
| France | 2,039,092 | 1,948,562 | -90,530 |
| Sweden | 873,267 | 614,824 | -258,443 |
| Australia | 729,123 | 751,663 | +22,540 |
| United Arab Emirates | 514,919 | 672,744 | +157,825 |
| Belgium | 590,487 | 358,625 | -231,862 |
| Spain | 372,821 | 358,249 | -14,572 |
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 | 7,847 |
| Lithuania | 1,423 |
| XI | 800 |
| 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 | 7,847 | 0 | -7,847 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,423 | +1,423 |
| XI | 441 | 359 | -82 |
| 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) | 25,326,191 |
| Air transport | 9,706,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,907,305 |
| Other | 10,235 |
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) | 13,232,053 | 12,094,138 | -1,137,915 |
| Air transport | 5,248,002 | 4,458,818 | -789,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,040,285 | 867,020 | -1,173,265 |
| Other | 8,288 | 1,947 | -6,341 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,095,734 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,231,118 |
| Dover | 3,358,662 |
| Holyhead | 2,923,044 |
| London | 2,222,517 |
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 | 5,048,080 | 5,047,654 | -426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,657,661 | 3,573,457 | -1,084,204 |
| Dover | 2,239,556 | 1,119,106 | -1,120,450 |
| Holyhead | 1,422,595 | 1,500,449 | +77,854 |
| London | 1,030,595 | 1,191,922 | +161,327 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,094,645 | 1,015,351 | -79,294 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,054,464 | 978,657 | -75,807 |
| Fishguard | 588,055 | 478,922 | -109,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 667,177 | 348,128 | -319,049 |
| Southampton | 741,933 | 226,068 | -515,865 |
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