Bamboo baskets and wickerwork imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bamboo baskets and wickerwork by Turkey reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 752 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 826 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 576 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 192 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 290 t |
Where Turkey imports bamboo baskets and wickerwork from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 77% |
| Bangladesh | $437K | 9.7% |
| Vietnam | $348K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $106K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $55K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $53K | 1.2% |
| Madagascar | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.52, 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.
Bamboo baskets and wickerwork exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $313 thousand of bamboo baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (53 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (14%), United States (11%), Romania (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $45K | 14% |
| United States | $34K | 11% |
| Romania | $23K | 7.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $21K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 6.4% |
| Russia | $17K | 5.3% |
| Iraq | $13K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 4% |
| Libya | $11K | 3.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $10K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bamboo baskets and wickerwork imports (HS 4602.11): 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 4602.11: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601.
Common questions
What is the value of bamboo baskets and wickerwork imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bamboo baskets and wickerwork worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo baskets and wickerwork to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Bangladesh (10%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bamboo baskets and wickerwork to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 342%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bamboo baskets and wickerwork?
Yes. Turkey exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, the United States and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bamboo baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for bamboo baskets and wickerwork is subheading 4602.11. 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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