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Q3 2026 Statistics Digest: free summary edition now available

FIRA's Q3 2026 Statistics Digest is out, bringing together the latest ONS and HMRC data on the UK furniture industry. Consumer spending on furniture and furnishings rose 3.2% to £20.15bn in 2025, reversing two years of decline, while UK manufacturer sales held flat at £7.34bn and the trade deficit reached £7.05bn. Download the free summary edition for headline figures on consumer spending, manufacturing, regional activity and international trade. FIRA members receive the full Digest free, four times a year.

Free Webinar: Digital Product Records (DPR) — Tuesday 15 September 2:15PM

Our industry panel will explore the subject of Digital Product Records (DPR) and why taking part in the UK Government's Call For Evidence matters, ahead of the upcoming 21 September deadline.

Essentials: Selling Highchairs? The Standards That Matter

The need-to-knows for bringing highchairs to market

Essentials: Children’s Furniture & Childcare Products: Standards & Requirements

Clear, practical Essentials that offer important need-to-knows

Updated Guide: What "Due Diligence" Actually Looks Like

A must-read for anyone who specifies, buys or imports furniture

European rules on Formaldehyde Emissions from furniture now in force

Formaldehyde Preparedness Audits available for FIRA members at discounted rates

FIRA Updates Childcare Product Classification Guidance

Understand the latest classification guidance and ensure your products comply with UK regulations

FIRA publishes findings from UK Furniture Unsold Goods Survey 2026

Highlighting key insights, limitations, and opportunities