🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of bamboo and rattan: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported bamboo and rattan worth $9.3 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of bamboo and rattan by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 7.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bamboo and rattan from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.4M | 58% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $981K | 11% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $490K | 5.3% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $389K | 4.2% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $358K | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $246K | 2.6% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $227K | 2.4% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $203K | 2.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $145K | 1.6% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $125K | 1.3% |
Types of bamboo and rattan under HS 1401
| 1401.10 | Bamboo used primarily for plaiting | 47% |
| 1401.90 | Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting: n.e.c. in heading no. 1401 | 47% |
| 1401.20 | Rattans used primarily for plaiting | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1401.
Average import price of bamboo and rattan
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 71% above the world average of $0.66. 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 Kingdom also exports bamboo and rattan
The United Kingdom exported $633 thousand of bamboo and rattan in 2024 (544 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $386K | 61% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $43K | 6.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $39K | 6.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $21K | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $19K | 3.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $18K | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $14K | 2.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $13K | 2.1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $11K | 1.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $9K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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 1401: Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; (e.g. bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark).
Bamboo and rattan trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of bamboo and rattan imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bamboo and rattan worth $9.3 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import bamboo and rattan from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (58%), Netherlands (11%), Turkey (5%).
What is the average import price of bamboo and rattan in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.66 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export bamboo and rattan?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported bamboo and rattan worth $633 thousand in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany, United States.
What is the HS code for bamboo and rattan?
Bamboo and rattan falls under HS heading 1401 (Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; (e.g. bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading bamboo and rattan with the United Kingdom?
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