Plaiting bamboo trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plaiting bamboo was worth $117.8 million in 2024, about 172.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $117.8M | 172.0K t |
| 2023 | $108.2M | 185.8K t |
| 2022 | $226.9M | 241.4K t |
| 2021 | $219.4M | 245.0K t |
| 2020 | $130.1M | 202.9K t |
| 2019 | $118.5M | 213.4K t |
| 2018 | $156.2M | 250.0K t |
| 2017 | $157.8M | 245.2K t |
Top plaiting bamboo exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 67% of world exports, followed by Argentina and Vietnam. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 86 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.3M | 67% |
| Argentina | $7.2M | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $6.9M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 4% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 1% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $995K | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and Spain. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 151 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.9M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $17.1M | 15% |
| Spain | $8.6M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 5.1% |
| India | $5.6M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $4.4M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| France | $3.7M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $4.12 per kg and Pakistan $0.07 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 1401.10: Bamboo used primarily for plaiting. HS 1401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plaiting bamboo?
China exported $79.3 million in 2024, 67% of the world total, followed by Argentina (6%) and Vietnam (6%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plaiting bamboo?
The United States imported $17.9 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (15%) and Spain (7%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plaiting bamboo?
It was worth $117.8 million in 2024, about 172.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $226.9 million. 86 countries reported exports and 151 reported imports.
What is the average price of plaiting bamboo per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $4.12 per kg and Pakistan $0.07 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 plaiting bamboo?
The HS code for plaiting bamboo is subheading 1401.10, 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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