🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of baskets and wickerwork: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported baskets and wickerwork worth $18.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of baskets and wickerwork by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $42.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $34.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports baskets and wickerwork from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.7M | 53% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.1M | 17% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $938K | 5.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $863K | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $461K | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $289K | 1.6% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $172K | 0.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $171K | 0.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $165K | 0.9% |
Types of baskets and wickerwork 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… | 63% |
| 4602.90 | Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of non-vegetable materials, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of… | 16% |
| 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 | 15% |
| 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 | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4602.
Average import price of baskets and wickerwork
The average declared value was about $10.40 per kg, 51% above the world average of $6.90. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports baskets and wickerwork
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported baskets and wickerwork worth $4.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 56% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.5M | 33% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $77K | 1.7% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $61K | 1.4% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $58K | 1.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $56K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $48K | 1.1% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $35K | 0.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $34K | 0.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $32K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah.
Baskets and wickerwork trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of baskets and wickerwork imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported baskets and wickerwork worth $18.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import baskets and wickerwork from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (53%), Italy (17%), Spain (8%).
What is the average import price of baskets and wickerwork in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $10.40 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.90 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export baskets and wickerwork?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported baskets and wickerwork worth $4.4 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United States, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for baskets and wickerwork?
Baskets and wickerwork falls under HS heading 4602 (Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of headi). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading baskets and wickerwork with the United Arab Emirates?
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