Synthetic baskets and wickerwork imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $24.9 million of synthetic baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $36.3 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 | $24.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 752 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 697 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 386 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 431 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports synthetic baskets and wickerwork from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 65% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 9.8% |
| India | $2.0M | 8.2% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Kenya | $707K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $385K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $295K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $234K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $223K | 0.9% |
| United States | $222K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.91, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic baskets and wickerwork exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of synthetic baskets and wickerwork by Saudi Arabia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (395 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia synthetic baskets and wickerwork imports (HS 4602.90): 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 4602.90: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of non-vegetable materials, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic baskets and wickerwork imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic baskets and wickerwork worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic baskets and wickerwork to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic baskets and wickerwork to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 958%. The peak was 2021 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export synthetic baskets and wickerwork?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Bahrain and Cameroon. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for synthetic baskets and wickerwork is subheading 4602.90. 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.
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