Plaited products trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plaited products was worth $529.4 million in 2024, about 195.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and up 21% 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 | $529.4M | 195.7K t |
| 2023 | $438.9M | 160.6K t |
| 2022 | $534.6M | 196.7K t |
| 2021 | $607.5M | 196.3K t |
| 2020 | $413.5M | 166.8K t |
| 2019 | $510.4M | 171.5K t |
| 2018 | $441.4M | 169.5K t |
| 2017 | $370.7M | 147.3K t |
Top plaited products exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 61% of world exports, followed by India and Togo. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 148 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $320.7M | 61% |
| India | $42.0M | 7.9% |
| Togo | $16.5M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $14.0M | 2.6% |
| France | $12.9M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $10.7M | 2% |
| Greece | $9.7M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $8.7M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.3M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $7.7M | 1.5% |
| United States | $6.5M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $102.5M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $51.6M | 9.8% |
| United States | $33.9M | 6.4% |
| France | $29.6M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $21.5M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $20.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $20.8M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $17.5M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $17.1M | 3.2% |
| Greece | $15.7M | 3% |
| Poland | $12.7M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $11.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.90 per kg and Togo $1.30 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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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 4601: Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not. HS 4601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plaited products?
China exported $320.7 million in 2024, 61% of the world total, followed by India (8%) and Togo (3%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plaited products?
Japan imported $102.5 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (10%) and the United States (6%). 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 plaited products?
It was worth $529.4 million in 2024, about 195.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $607.5 million. 148 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of plaited products per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.90 per kg and Togo $1.30 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 plaited products?
The HS code for plaited products is heading 4601, in chapter 46 (manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4601 page.
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