Plaiting rattan trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plaiting rattan was worth $51.1 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 104% since 2017, and up 24% 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 | $51.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $38.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 11.6K t |
Top plaiting rattan exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and the Philippines. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 33% |
| Malaysia | $10.8M | 21% |
| Philippines | $5.7M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $5.0M | 9.8% |
| Singapore | $4.9M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $906K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $757K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $669K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $629K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $421K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $397K | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 29% of world imports, ahead of Spain and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 124 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.6M | 29% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 11% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 5% |
| United States | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Colombia | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $21.89 per kg and Indonesia $2.90 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 1401.20: Rattans used primarily for plaiting. HS 1401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plaiting rattan?
China exported $16.8 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (21%) and the Philippines (11%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plaiting rattan?
China imported $14.6 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of Spain (11%) and Singapore (9%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plaiting rattan?
It was worth $51.1 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 104% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $53.2 million. 69 countries reported exports and 124 reported imports.
What is the average price of plaiting rattan per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $21.89 per kg and Indonesia $2.90 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 rattan?
The HS code for plaiting rattan is subheading 1401.20, 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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