In the past, wicker and rattan furniture companies are used mostly in tropical countries. International trade conventions and exhibitions have helped to contribute to the expansion of audience for cane furniture. The versatility of rattan makes it easy to mix and match with existing furnishings and upholstery. Furthermore, the creation of all-weather wicker furniture also assures homeowners that their easy-to-maintain rattan furniture is able to withstand nature's weather elements.
Many furniture companies dealing with rattan furniture also publicise their eco-friendliness, making sure that the rattan and wicker used in manufacturing are plantation grown and does not hurt or endanger wildlife and the environment. As a result, it is hardly surprising that the rattan furniture appeals to the environmental conscious consumers.
The rattan furniture industry is a very active one, with business transactions spanning literally across the globe. Since the raw materials like rattan and cane are grown mostly in South East Asia, it is natural that most of the furniture manufacturing companies are located in places like Bali and Java in Indonesia, or Cebu in the Philippines. Furthermore, making rattan furniture is a craft. The skills of the craftsmen are passed down from generation to generation. The processing and treatment of rattan to make them suitable to be used in production is a long process. Many rattan furniture companies in the US and Canada either import the finished rattan furniture directly from China, Indonesia or the Philippines, or they have their own factories located in either of these countries.