UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
46 - Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork (HS 46)
Global exports
$2.37B
Global imports
$2.25B
Top exporter share
59.2%
Top importer share
29.0%
- Global exports of HS2 46 reached $2.4B in 2024, with imports totaling $2.2B.
- China was the largest exporter of HS2 46, accounting for 59.2% of global exports with $1.4B.
- The United States led global imports of HS2 46, representing 29.0% of imports with $650.9M.
- Indonesia, Netherlands, and France are also significant exporters of these goods.
- Major importing nations include Japan, Germany, and France.
Global Trade in Manufactures of Straw (HS2 46)
In 2024, global exports of manufactures of straw, esparto, and other plaiting materials (HS2 46) amounted to $2.4B, while global imports reached $2.2B. China is the dominant exporter in this category, contributing $1.4B, or 59.2% of total exports. Other significant exporters include Indonesia, Netherlands, and France, playing key roles in supplying these products worldwide.
See also: ChinaIndonesiaNetherlands
Leading Importers of HS2 46 Products
The United States is the largest importer of HS2 46 products, with imports valued at $650.9M, representing 29.0% of the global total in 2024. Other major importing nations include Japan, Germany, and France, indicating diverse global demand for these products.
See also: United StatesJapanGermany
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (59.2% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (29.0% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 67.4%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 73.9%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
Built: 2026-01-12T08:07:47Z • Snapshot: 20251222
HS4 subcategories within HS 46 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.7%
Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4602 | Basketwork, wickerwork and othe… | $1.83B | 77.2% |
| 4601 | Plaits and similar products of… | $533.66M | 22.5% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4602 | Basketwork, wickerwork and othe… | -1.8% | $1.83B |
| 4601 | Plaits and similar products of… | -3.2% | $533.66M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.5%
Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4602 | Basketwork, wickerwork and othe… | $1.91B | 84.8% |
| 4601 | Plaits and similar products of… | $330.67M | 14.7% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4602 | Basketwork, wickerwork and othe… | 3.0% | $1.91B |
| 4601 | Plaits and similar products of… | -2.8% | $330.67M |
Explore country profiles
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
Top exporter → importer routes among the largest exporters (bounded at build-time).
| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CHN) | USA (USA) | $322.32M | 13.6% |
| China (CHN) | Japan (JPN) | $131.31M | 5.5% |
| China (CHN) | Netherlands (NLD) | $105.68M | 4.5% |
| China (CHN) | United Kingdom (GBR) | $94.38M | 4.0% |
| China (CHN) | Germany (DEU) | $64.63M | 2.7% |
| China (CHN) | Spain (ESP) | $62.91M | 2.7% |
| China (CHN) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $60.49M | 2.6% |
| China (CHN) | France (FRA) | $58.56M | 2.5% |
| China (CHN) | Poland (POL) | $55.82M | 2.4% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $46.44M | 2.0% |
| China (CHN) | Italy (ITA) | $42.24M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia (IDN) | USA (USA) | $33.41M | 1.4% |
| Philippines (PHL) | USA (USA) | $33.35M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands (NLD) | Germany (DEU) | $30.11M | 1.3% |
| China (CHN) | Canada (CAN) | $27.41M | 1.2% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $2.37B • Imports total: $2.25B
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