Bamboo baskets and wickerwork imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported bamboo baskets and wickerwork worth $2.8 million (382 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.8M | 382 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 556 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 816 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 576 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 441 t |
| 2017 | $751K | 257 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bamboo baskets and wickerwork from
Italy alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 66% |
| China | $441K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $379K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $31K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.9% |
| France | $17K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.22 per kg, 60% above the world average of $4.52. 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 United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bamboo baskets and wickerwork worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 382 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo baskets and wickerwork to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (16%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.22 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $4.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bamboo baskets and wickerwork to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $751 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 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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