Vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $81.5 million of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. Value rose 63% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $81.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $50.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $70.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $80.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $82.0M | 8.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.0M | 70% |
| Vietnam | $6.0M | 7.4% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 5.1% |
| Bangladesh | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| India | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Madagascar | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.77 per kg, close to the world average of $7.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (91 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (14%), United States (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $225K | 14% |
| United States | $166K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $136K | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 7.5% |
| Ireland | $118K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $108K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $92K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $86K | 5.4% |
| China | $60K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $47K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork imports (HS 4602.19): 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 4602.19: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601: articles of loofah.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork worth $81.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 205 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($57.0 million), followed by Vietnam (7%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.77 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $7.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.0 million in 2017 to $81.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2017 at $82.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $79.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork is subheading 4602.19. 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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