Baskets and wickerwork imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $23.4 million of baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $23.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey imports baskets and wickerwork from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Madagascar grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 55% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 9.7% |
| Bangladesh | $2.3M | 9.7% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $968K | 4.1% |
| Madagascar | $721K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $680K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $674K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $332K | 1.4% |
| France | $236K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4602
| 4602.19 | Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up… | 46% |
| 4602.90 | Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of non-vegetable materials, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of… | 30% |
| 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 | 19% |
| 4602.12 | Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of rattan, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601 | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, 25% below the world average of $6.90, 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.
Baskets and wickerwork exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.7 million of baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (309 tonnes). Most of it went to France (44%), United States (11%), Belgium (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 44% |
| United States | $529K | 11% |
| Belgium | $321K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $130K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $111K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $107K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $99K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $86K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $65K | 1.4% |
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 4602: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, 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 baskets and wickerwork imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported baskets and wickerwork worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply baskets and wickerwork to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Vietnam (10%) and Bangladesh (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $6.90 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 baskets and wickerwork to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export baskets and wickerwork?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for baskets and wickerwork is heading 4602. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4602.19 (46% of the value) and 4602.90 (30%). 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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