Trade

Trade indicators measure the flow of furniture products between countries through imports and exports. They capture how goods move across markets, providing insight into global sourcing patterns and supply chain structures.

Trade indicators are based on international trade statistics from UN Comtrade and Eurostat Comext, using standardized product classifications such as HS codes 9401–9403. The data is structured into consistent time series for analysis across countries and product groups.

Trade indicators provide insight into sourcing dependencies, global competitiveness and supply chain exposure. They help identify shifts in supplier countries, changes in trade routes and potential risks or opportunities in international sourcing.

Trade indicators can be used to track import dependency, monitor export performance and identify structural changes in global trade flows. They support analysis of sourcing strategies, diversification and evolving market dynamics.

HS codes 9401–9403 are international product classifications covering furniture categories such as seating (9401), medical furniture (9402) and other furniture (9403). These codes are used to track trade flows consistently across countries.

Import data reflects goods entering a country, while export data reflects goods leaving a country. Differences can occur between the two due to reporting methods, timing and valuation, which should be considered when analysing trade flows.

Yes. The indicators displayed on Furnilytics are derived from structured datasets available through the Furnilytics API, allowing programmatic access to underlying trade data and time series.