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Latest Furniture Industry Statistics: Strengths and Trends in the UK Sector
The Furniture Industry Research Association has released its Autumn 2025 edition of the Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry, providing a detailed, evidence-based overview of the UK's furniture and furnishings sector—a key contributor to the national economy.
This 42-page digest draws from authoritative government sources, including the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), covering performance trends from 2019 to 2024 (where data is available), spanning manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and international trade.
Key Insights from the Digest
47.9 billion total sector value in 2024, including consumer spending, UK manufacturing, and imports
225,000+ jobs supported across the complete furniture and furnishings supply chain (2023)
Total UK furniture manufacturing sales reached £10.8 billion in 2024, with strong product-based output
Consumer spending on furniture and furnishings fell by £3.2 billion between 2022 and 2024, to £21.5 billion
UK furniture sector continues to operate with a significant trade deficit - £7 billion in 2024, with China remaining the dominant supplier, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of imports (£4.06 billion).
This digest is an essential resource for manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and policymakers, helping to inform strategic planning, identify growth opportunities, and understand evolving consumer behaviours.
Despite challenges in consumer spending and trade imbalance, the UK furniture sector remains resilient, diverse, and vital to regional development and employment.
This latest 'Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry' is free for members of the Research Association to download as part of their membership benefits.
Non-members can purchase the digest from the FIRA bookshop, priced at £600.
