Bamboo and rattan imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bamboo and rattan by Egypt reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 450 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 637 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 764 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 415 t |
| 2017 | $288K | 112 t |
Where Egypt imports bamboo and rattan from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 60% |
| Singapore | $919K | 32% |
| China | $223K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1401
| 1401.20 | Rattans used primarily for plaiting | 53% |
| 1401.10 | Bamboo used primarily for plaiting | 47% |
| 1401.90 | Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting: n.e.c. in heading no. 1401 | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 161% above the world average of $0.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bamboo and rattan exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $422 thousand of bamboo and rattan in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $388K | 92% |
| Libya | $14K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 3.1% |
| France | $5K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| Armenia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; (e.g. bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark).
Common questions
What is the value of bamboo and rattan imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bamboo and rattan worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo and rattan to Egypt?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Singapore (32%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo and rattan per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 161% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of bamboo and rattan to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $288 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 905%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export bamboo and rattan?
Yes. Egypt exported $422 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Libya and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bamboo and rattan?
The HS code for bamboo and rattan is heading 1401. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1401.20 (53% of the value) and 1401.10 (47%). It sits in HS chapter 14 (vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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