Furniture imports during May 2025 increased slightly on the same month last year while exports from the UK also rose.

According to the latest UK trade data, analysed by Big Furniture Group, total imports of furniture into Britain valued £728.5m in May 2025, up 1.2% from £719.4m against the same month the previous year.

Imports from the EU registered an increase of 2.8% to £323.6m from £314.5m. Imports from Italy were up 18% to £76.3m, while Polish imports fell 15% to £53.5m. Imports from Germany were up 16% to £53.4m. Notable rises came from Denmark, up 44% to £19.7m, and from Latvia, up 107% to £1m.

As for outside the EU, total imports were flat at a value of £404.9m. Chinese imports were down 0.7% to £287.3m, while Vietnam rose by 13% to £24.5m. Imports from USA declined 5% to £19.2m and Moroccan imports fell 12% to £10.2m.

Moving to exports, the total value of UK furniture leaving the country rose 4.3% to £209.3m from £200.5m year-on-year. In Europe, exports increased slightly by 0.3% to £98.5m from £98.1m. Exports to France increased 14% to £31.8m, while Irish exports were up 2% to £19.8m. Exports to Slovakia rose 555% to £3.5m, while to Spain, exports were up 54% to £3.2m.

Outside the EU saw exports increase 8.2% to £110.8m from £102.3m. Exports to China were up 206% to £5.3m, while Singapore rose 1283% to £9.4m. Exports to the UAE were up 29% to £9.8m, while the USA decreased 17% to £48.6m and exports to Switzerland rose 299% to £6.9m.

Full list of imports and exports by country and value

For the monthly data and all other annual changes across four main sectors of the market – including upholstery, mattresses, cabinet and carpets, download the full report below.