Vegetable fiber mats and matting imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vegetable fiber mats and matting worth $5.5 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 188 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $5.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vegetable fiber mats and matting from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Germany (18%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 48% |
| Germany | $966K | 18% |
| Spain | $810K | 15% |
| Ukraine | $396K | 7.2% |
| Poland | $348K | 6.3% |
| India | $120K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $81K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $67K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vegetable fiber mats and matting imports (HS 4601.29): 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 4601.29: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable fiber mats and matting imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vegetable fiber mats and matting worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 188 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable fiber mats and matting to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable fiber mats and matting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable fiber mats and matting to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable fiber mats and matting?
The HS code for vegetable fiber mats and matting is subheading 4601.29. 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 4601 page.
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