Plaited vegetable fiber products trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plaited vegetable fiber products was worth $67.6 million in 2024, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and up 48% 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 | $67.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $66.3M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $69.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $53.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $53.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 16.9K t |
Top plaited vegetable fiber products exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 73% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Taiwan. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.1M | 73% |
| Vietnam | $3.6M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Bangladesh | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $920K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $779K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $764K | 1.1% |
| India | $706K | 1% |
| Philippines | $660K | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (56%), France (6%) and the United States (4%). 143 countries imported it, and the top three take 66% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $37.6M | 56% |
| France | $4.0M | 5.9% |
| United States | $2.8M | 4.1% |
| China | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.42 per kg and Vietnam $1.18 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 4601.94: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. HS 4601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plaited vegetable fiber products?
China exported $49.1 million in 2024, 73% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (5%) and Taiwan (3%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plaited vegetable fiber products?
Japan imported $37.6 million in 2024, 56% of world imports, ahead of France (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plaited vegetable fiber products?
It was worth $67.6 million in 2024, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $69.2 million. 91 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of plaited vegetable fiber products per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.42 per kg and Vietnam $1.18 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 plaited vegetable fiber products?
The HS code for plaited vegetable fiber products is subheading 4601.94, in chapter 46 (manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4601 page.
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