Italy Furniture Import Share
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Source: Eurostat Comext DS-045409 imports and exports, HS 9401, 9402 and 9403; Eurostat annual SBS tables sbs_na_ind_r2 and sbs_ovw_act, plus monthly STS_INPR_M and STS_INPP_M for NACE C31 production turnover.
Source description: Annual furniture import share by EU country using apparent consumption: imports divided by production plus imports minus exports. Trade values are Eurostat Comext imports and exports for HS 9401, 9402 and 9403 Production is aggregated from monthly nominal production turnover.
Table ID: manufacturing/trade/eu_furniture_import_share_yearly
This indicator tracks Italy's furniture import share, measuring imported furniture as a percentage of apparent domestic consumption. It compares international sourcing with Italy's own manufacturing base and shows how the supply mix changes over time.
Market Context
For Italy, import share is especially useful because domestic production is not just local supply; it is also part of the country's industrial identity and export base. A rising share can indicate that retailers are adding more imported flat-pack, upholstered, seating or value-oriented ranges to meet domestic demand, while a lower share may suggest stronger reliance on Italian-made furniture or weaker appetite for imported products. The measure helps separate changes in import value from the broader size of the Italian furniture market. Related indicators include Italy Furniture Imports and Italy Furniture Exports.
