Rattan Material —
Natural, Grade-A Quality
Direct from Vietnam

They are three names for the same product: the hard outer bark of the rattan vine, peeled into thin strips. In the US market, “rattan cane” and “cane strip” are most common. In the EU market, “rattan peel” and “rattan skin” are often used. All refer to the same raw material. VILATA uses “rattan cane” as the primary product name for international clarity.

Rattan core (also called round reed, rattan pith, or inner reed) is the soft, spongy inner part of the rattan vine — the material remaining after the hard outer skin is peeled off. It has a natural matte surface and circular cross-section. Rattan cane is the hard, glossy outer skin. Core is used for wickerwork and basket weaving; cane is used for webbing, binding and chair caning. They come from the same vine but serve entirely different functions.

Rattan reed is a broad trade term covering several products: round reed (which is cut from rattan core), flat reed (cut from rattan peel), half-round reed, and oval reed. So “rattan reed” can refer to core-derived or peel-derived products depending on the profile. When ordering, always specify: round reed, flat reed, or half-round reed — and the size number or dimension. VILATA supplies all profiles.

Sample orders: 1 bundle (5–10 kg per material type). Suitable for testing quality before placing a wholesale order. No minimum value, sample price applies.

Wholesale orders: 100 kg minimum per material type for standard grades and sizes. Custom specifications (custom diameters, lengths, or treatments): 500 kg minimum.

Mixed material orders (e.g. 100 kg cane + 50 kg core + 50 kg reed) are accepted and count toward our minimum combined.

Yes. VILATA supplies bleached rattan cane, bleached rattan core and bleached rattan peel. Bleached material undergoes a controlled hydrogen peroxide process that produces a consistent pale cream-white color while preserving fiber integrity. It is widely used in Scandinavian-style furniture and light-colored interior projects. Bleached material is available in Grade A and B. MOQ same as natural grades.

Natural rattan (cane, core, peel, reed) is not suitable for outdoor or high-humidity applications. Prolonged moisture exposure causes the fibers to swell, crack and deteriorate. For outdoor furniture applications, we recommend our PVC/PE synthetic rattan webbing or synthetic rattan strands, which are UV-stable and weatherproof. For covered outdoor settings (screened porches, covered patios), natural rattan can be used with appropriate finishing treatments.

Standard documentation with every shipment: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Airway Bill for air freight), Certificate of Origin (C/O) issued by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce.

Phytosanitary Certificate: Provided upon request for all natural rattan materials — required for import into US, EU, Australia and most countries. Issued by the Vietnam Plant Protection Department.

Additional documentation (CITES, FSC chain of custody, lab test reports) is available upon request for specific markets or buyer requirements.

Sea freight to US West Coast (Los Angeles, Seattle): 18–25 days from Hồ Chí Minh City port.
Sea freight to US East Coast (New York, Miami): 28–35 days.
Sea freight to EU (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp): 25–32 days.
Sea freight to Australia (Sydney, Melbourne): 15–20 days.

Air freight (samples and small orders): 5–8 business days to all major destinations.

Lead times include production time: 7–14 days for standard orders, 21–30 days for custom specifications.