Bamboo furniture imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.1 million of bamboo furniture in 2024 (486 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 602 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 587 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 554 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 297 t |
| 2017 | $809K | 224 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bamboo furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+953% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 63% |
| United States | $399K | 19% |
| Italy | $168K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $51K | 2.5% |
| India | $38K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $24K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.39. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bamboo furniture imports (HS 9403.82): 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 9403.82: Furniture: of bamboo.
Common questions
What is the value of bamboo furniture imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bamboo furniture worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo furniture to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 953% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.39 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 furniture to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $809 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2021 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bamboo furniture?
The HS code for bamboo furniture is subheading 9403.82. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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