Cane chairs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cane chairs was worth $63.9 million in 2024, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 46% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $63.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $76.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $149.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $242.4M | 56.3K t |
| 2020 | $151.9M | 36.9K t |
| 2019 | $172.9M | 39.6K t |
| 2018 | $157.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $119.2M | 16.4K t |
Top cane chairs exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (19%), China (17%) and Indonesia (10%). 119 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.3M | 19% |
| China | $11.0M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $6.6M | 10% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $3.0M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 4.3% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 186 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 5.3% |
| France | $2.6M | 4% |
| Philippines | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| China | $950K | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $17.82 per kg and China $1.38 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.
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The shipment records behind Cane chairs (HS 9401.59) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 9401.59: Seats: of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan. HS 9401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cane chairs?
Italy exported $12.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Indonesia (10%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cane chairs?
The United States imported $12.2 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cane chairs?
It was worth $63.9 million in 2024, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $242.4 million. 119 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of cane chairs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $17.82 per kg and China $1.38 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for cane chairs?
The HS code for cane chairs is subheading 9401.59, in chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9401 page.
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