Analysis of the latest available data, sourced from government bodies, covering furniture manufacturing, consumer spending, furniture and furnishings retail and international trade.
Highlights:
This digest is a vital resource for professionals in the furniture sector, offering insights to support strategic planning, uncover growth opportunities, and track shifting consumer behaviours.
Drawing on national data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), this edition incorporates significant updates from the Autumn 2025 Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) and the latest UK Business Activity data. Together, these updates provide enhanced insight into the sector’s performance, workforce composition, and business structure.
Contents
Consumer Spending
Household final consumption expenditure summary
Consumer expenditure on furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance
UK Furniture Manufacturing – By Activity
Manufacture of furniture
Manufacture of office and shop furniture
Manufacture of kitchen furniture
Manufacture of mattresses
Manufacture of other furniture categories
UK Furniture Manufacturing – By Product
General furniture production
Seating
Mattresses & bedroom furniture
Other furniture
The Wider Furniture & Furnishings Sector
Manufacturing
Wholesale and agency operations
Retail
Rental and repair of furnishings
Industry Metrics
UK furniture manufacturing by turnover, number of employees and by region
International Trade
Introduction to trade dynamics
Trade data by product category
Trade data by country
All data sources are fully referenced and publicly accessible, enabling organisations to conduct their own statistical analyses if desired.
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Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry - Winter 2025-26