The rate of furniture production during August 2025 registered a monthly decline, while the value in domestic goods decreased on the previous month but rose against last year.
According to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, the rate of furniture production fell by 3.5% compared to July, while up 7.3% on August last year.
The value of the manufacture of furniture resulted at £838.7m, down 9.5% from £927.3m the prior month. Against the same period last year, the value increased 5.1% from £798m.
As for the value of furniture manufacturer exports, this decreased 7.1% to £41.5m for the month from £44.7m. Against last year, exports value rose 4% from £39.9m.
The value of domestic furniture manufacture decreased 9.6% to £797.2m from £882.6m in the month, while up 5.1% from £758.1m last year.
Overall, monthly GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in August 2025, following a fall of 0.1% in July 2025 and a growth of 0.4% in June 2025.
Production grew by 0.4% in August 2025, whereas services showed no growth and construction fell by 0.3% in August.
Commenting on the GDP figures for the 3-months to August, ONS Director of Economic Statistics Liz McKeown said: “Economic growth increased slightly in the latest three months. Services growth held steady, while there was a smaller drag from production than previously.
“Continued strength in business rental and leasing and healthcare were the main contributors to services growth, partially offset by weakness in some consumer facing services, while wholesalers also fared poorly.”
