Vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork by Egypt reached $2.1 million in 2024 (208 tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 262 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $890K | 110 t |
| 2018 | $599K | 63 t |
| 2017 | $550K | 50 t |
Where Egypt exports vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (28%), United States (23%), Greece (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $575K | 28% |
| United States | $471K | 23% |
| Greece | $179K | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $168K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $77K | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $75K | 3.6% |
| Philippines | $60K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $50K | 2.4% |
| France | $46K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.96 per kg, 32% above the world average of $7.52. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork exports (HS 4602.19): 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 4602.19: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601: articles of loofah.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($575 thousand), followed by the United States (23%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average export price of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.96 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $7.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $550 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork is subheading 4602.19. It sits in HS chapter 46 (manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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