Shaped bamboo trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in shaped bamboo was worth $69.1 million in 2024, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $69.1M | 41.4K t |
| 2023 | $70.8M | 49.9K t |
| 2022 | $84.6M | 61.5K t |
| 2021 | $72.0M | 57.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.7M | 53.9K t |
| 2019 | $64.4M | 61.2K t |
| 2018 | $84.3M | 60.2K t |
| 2017 | $73.2M | 40.8K t |
Top shaped bamboo exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 68% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and the United States. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 73 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.0M | 68% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 9.4% |
| United States | $4.9M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| France | $997K | 1.4% |
| Latvia | $948K | 1.4% |
| Slovenia | $770K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $601K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $569K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $551K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $347K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of the Bahamas and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 144 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.8M | 19% |
| Bahamas | $4.4M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 5.3% |
| Israel | $3.1M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 4% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.52 per kg and Latvia $0.29 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 Shaped bamboo (HS 4409.21) 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 4409.21: Wood: bamboo (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. HS 4409 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most shaped bamboo?
China exported $47.0 million in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (9%) and the United States (7%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most shaped bamboo?
France imported $12.8 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the Bahamas (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in shaped bamboo?
It was worth $69.1 million in 2024, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $84.6 million. 73 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of shaped bamboo per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.52 per kg and Latvia $0.29 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 shaped bamboo?
The HS code for shaped bamboo is subheading 4409.21, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4409 page.
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