France Furniture Imports by Year
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Source: Eurostat Comext DS-045409 for HS 9401, 9402 and 9403; ECB monthly exchange rates where local-currency values are shown.
Source description: EU furniture trade aggregated from monthly Eurostat Comext data for HS 9401 seating, HS 9402 medical and specialist furniture, and HS 9403 other furniture and parts. Non-euro local-currency values use ECB monthly exchange rates.
Table ID: industry/trade/europe_furniture_imports_hs4
Key findings:
- In 2025, French furniture imports declined versus 2024, pointing to a softer reported trade-flow signal.
- The latest level sits between recent extremes, so the trade-flow signal is mixed rather than stretched.
- Over the last 5 years, the trade value increased from 2020 to 2025, showing a positive medium-term trade signal.
Latest data:
| x_axis | value |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 7.54 |
| 2019 | 7.75 |
| 2020 | 6.92 |
| 2021 | 8.78 |
| 2022 | 9.7 |
| 2023 | 8.63 |
| 2024 | 8.39 |
| 2025 | 8.23 |
This indicator tracks the annual value of furniture imported into France, covering HS 9401, 9402 and 9403 furniture products. Values are reported in euros and show how foreign supply serves one of Europe's largest household furniture markets.
Market Context
France has a broad furniture retail base, active e-commerce channels and a sizeable contract market, which makes imports an important part of the country's supply mix. Tracking import values helps show whether French buyers are expanding international sourcing, replenishing after inventory drawdowns or facing softer demand.
France's import series is useful for reading how mass-market retailers, specialist chains, online sellers and contract suppliers balance domestic and foreign supply. Growth may reflect stronger household spending, product mix shifts toward imported ranges or higher prices for imported furniture, while weaker values can indicate inventory correction or pressure on discretionary categories. The indicator is especially useful alongside France Furniture Import Share and French retail demand indicators.
