Synthetic baskets and wickerwork imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic baskets and wickerwork by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.9 million in 2024 (448 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 88% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.1 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 | $2.9M | 448 t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 347 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic baskets and wickerwork from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 67% |
| Italy | $147K | 5.1% |
| United States | $115K | 4% |
| Japan | $99K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $84K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $66K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 2.1% |
| France | $59K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.42 per kg, close to the world average of $6.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic baskets and wickerwork exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million of synthetic baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 57% |
| United States | $1.5M | 34% |
| Kuwait | $77K | 1.8% |
| Qatar | $61K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $56K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $53K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic baskets and wickerwork imports (HS 4602.90): 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 4602.90: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of non-vegetable materials, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic baskets and wickerwork imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic baskets and wickerwork worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic baskets and wickerwork to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.42 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic baskets and wickerwork to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export synthetic baskets and wickerwork?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Kuwait. That compares with imports of $2.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for synthetic baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for synthetic baskets and wickerwork is subheading 4602.90. 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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