Rattan chairs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported rattan chairs worth $4.7 million (753 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 178 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $4.7M | 753 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 671 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 979 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 676 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 816 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rattan chairs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 52% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 32% |
| France | $374K | 7.9% |
| Italy | $115K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.1% |
| United States | $47K | 1% |
| Morocco | $36K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $34K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rattan chairs exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of rattan chairs by the United Kingdom reached $953 thousand in 2024 (79 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United States alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $594K | 62% |
| Switzerland | $87K | 9.1% |
| Barbados | $34K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $34K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $32K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 3.1% |
| Greece | $26K | 2.8% |
| New Zealand | $14K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rattan chairs imports (HS 9401.53): 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 9401.53: Seats: of rattan.
Common questions
What is the value of rattan chairs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rattan chairs worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 753 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 178 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply rattan chairs to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Indonesia (32%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of rattan chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rattan chairs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rattan chairs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $953 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Switzerland and Barbados. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rattan chairs?
The HS code for rattan chairs is subheading 9401.53. 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 9401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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