Industry Stats

A top‑level look at current industry trends, giving workplace professionals a feel for how UK markets are evolving and the direction they’re moving in.

Furniture & ergonomics: industry at a glance

A snapshot of the UK furniture and ergonomics market in five powerful numbers.

Sector value

£47.9bn

Furniture & furnishings

The UK furniture and furnishings sector reached around £47.9 billion in total value in 2024.^*

Manufacturing

£10.8bn

Domestic production

Measured by product, total UK manufacturer sales across furniture categories reached £10.8 billion in 2024.^**

Businesses

6,705

Large base of SMEs

The UK furniture manufacturing sector comprised 6,705 enterprises, supporting an estimated 72,000 jobs in 2023.^**

Employment

235k+

Jobs supported

The wider furniture and furnishings sector supported more than 235,000 jobs across the full supply chain in 2023.^***

Trade deficit

£7bn

China accounts for nearly 40% of imports

In 2024, the UK imported £10.29 billion of furniture and related products while exporting £3.25 billion.^**

^* Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry – Autumn 2025 – Furniture Industry Research Association

^** Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry – Winter 2025/26 – Furniture Industry Research Association

^*** Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry – Spring 2026 – Furniture Industry Research Association

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All industry data was correct at the time of publication and is reviewed annually. Figures are based on reports from UK government bodies, industry associations and recognised market research organisations.