Plaited vegetable fiber products imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported plaited vegetable fiber products worth $2.8 million (398 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 143 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.3 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 | $2.8M | 398 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 992 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
Where the United States imports plaited vegetable fiber products from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 53% |
| Indonesia | $716K | 26% |
| Philippines | $211K | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $154K | 5.6% |
| France | $47K | 1.7% |
| India | $19K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $14K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, 60% above the world average of $4.32. 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.
Plaited vegetable fiber products exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.1 million of plaited vegetable fiber products in 2024 (125 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 91 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (50%), Ireland (34%), Canada (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $523K | 50% |
| Ireland | $357K | 34% |
| Canada | $42K | 4% |
| New Zealand | $35K | 3.4% |
| China | $20K | 1.9% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $17K | 1.6% |
| Bahamas | $17K | 1.6% |
| Costa Rica | $12K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.7% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $7K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plaited vegetable fiber products imports (HS 4601.94): 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 4601.94: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan.
Common questions
What is the value of plaited vegetable fiber products imported by the United States?
The United States imported plaited vegetable fiber products worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 398 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 143 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaited vegetable fiber products to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Indonesia (26%) and the Philippines (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaited vegetable fiber products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $4.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaited vegetable fiber products to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export plaited vegetable fiber products?
Yes. The United States exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Ireland and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaited vegetable fiber products?
The HS code for plaited vegetable fiber products is subheading 4601.94. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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