Bamboo furniture imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bamboo furniture by the United Kingdom reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 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 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bamboo furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 85% |
| Italy | $359K | 6.3% |
| Indonesia | $190K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $144K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $69K | 1.2% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bamboo furniture exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported bamboo furniture worth $579 thousand (128 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (16%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Philippines (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $95K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 12% |
| Philippines | $63K | 11% |
| Germany | $56K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $50K | 8.6% |
| France | $25K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $24K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $23K | 4% |
| Ireland | $18K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $15K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bamboo furniture worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 185 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo furniture to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bamboo furniture to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bamboo furniture?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $579 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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