Bamboo and rattan exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $2.8 million of bamboo and rattan in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.6 million.
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 | $2.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $986K | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 2.0K t |
Where Turkey exports bamboo and rattan to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (41%), United Kingdom (18%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $490K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $476K | 17% |
| France | $154K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $136K | 4.9% |
| Ireland | $109K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $67K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $41K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.2% |
| Cyprus | $25K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1401
| 1401.90 | Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting: n.e.c. in heading no. 1401 | 97% |
| 1401.10 | Bamboo used primarily for plaiting | 2.6% |
| 1401.20 | Rattans used primarily for plaiting | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 47% 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 imports to Turkey
Imports of bamboo and rattan by Turkey reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 85% |
| Madagascar | $140K | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $107K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $40K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $17K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $15K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 0.5% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bamboo and rattan worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy bamboo and rattan from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of bamboo and rattan per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 47% 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 exports of bamboo and rattan from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import bamboo and rattan?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Madagascar and Vietnam. That compares with exports of $2.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bamboo and rattan?
The HS code for bamboo and rattan is heading 1401. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1401.90 (97% of the value) and 1401.10 (3%). 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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