Bamboo and rattan trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bamboo and rattan was worth $245.5 million in 2024, about 369.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and up 10% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245.5M | 369.2K t |
| 2023 | $222.6M | 283.8K t |
| 2022 | $371.8M | 359.4K t |
| 2021 | $330.1M | 340.2K t |
| 2020 | $228.5M | 304.1K t |
| 2019 | $220.0M | 316.9K t |
| 2018 | $244.4M | 336.6K t |
| 2017 | $238.1M | 328.6K t |
Top bamboo and rattan exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and Vietnam. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 120 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $121.5M | 50% |
| Malaysia | $11.9M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $9.9M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $9.3M | 3.8% |
| Argentina | $7.3M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $6.6M | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $6.0M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $5.8M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 2.2% |
| France | $4.8M | 2% |
| Ireland | $4.6M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Netherlands (16%), the United States (9%) and China (8%). 184 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $39.1M | 16% |
| United States | $21.1M | 8.6% |
| China | $20.4M | 8.3% |
| Spain | $16.5M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 5.3% |
| France | $12.2M | 5% |
| Italy | $10.7M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 3.8% |
| India | $7.9M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $6.8M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $5.9M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $11.89 per kg and Vietnam $0.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 1401
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1401: Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; (e.g. bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark). HS 1401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bamboo and rattan?
China exported $121.5 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (5%) and Vietnam (4%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bamboo and rattan?
The Netherlands imported $39.1 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bamboo and rattan?
It was worth $245.5 million in 2024, about 369.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $371.8 million. 120 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of bamboo and rattan per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $11.89 per kg and Vietnam $0.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bamboo and rattan?
The HS code for bamboo and rattan is heading 1401, in chapter 14 (vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1401 page.
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