PT Exterio Indonesia: Direct Factory OEM/ODM Facility, Cirebon
Direct FCL Ocean Freight • Port of Tanjung Priok
exterio rattan
Cirebon • West Java
Factory Journal

Rattan Sourcing Guides & Factory Notes from Cirebon

Practical answers for importers, retailers and hospitality buyers.

The Exterio Rattan Journal publishes sourcing guides and technical notes from our Cirebon rattan factory: SVLK legality, material choice, MOQ planning, moisture control and container packing for wholesale furniture buyers.

Sourcing Guide

Rattan Basket Manufacturer in Indonesia: Materials, MOQ and How to Order

Rattan basket manufacturer in Indonesia: materials, MOQ, sample and lead times, customization and how to order bulk wicker baskets from Cirebon.

By Yaasir Hanif5 Min Read →
Compliance Guide

SVLK Certified Rattan Explained: What Importers Need to Know

SVLK certified rattan explained: what the Indonesian timber legality system is, what a V-Legal document proves, and what to ask a rattan furniture supplier before you buy.

By Yaasir Hanif6 Min Read →
Material Guide

Kubu Rattan vs Synthetic Wicker: Which Should Retail Buyers Specify?

Kubu rattan vs synthetic wicker compared on look, weather resistance, repair, lifespan and cost, so retail and hospitality buyers can choose the right material per project.

By Mr. Andy6 Min Read →
Sourcing Guide

How MOQ Works for Rattan Furniture Bought from Indonesia

How MOQ works for rattan furniture and baskets from Indonesia: container-based minimums, per-model unit minimums, and how mixing product lines helps you reach one 40'HQ.

By Yaasir Hanif6 Min Read →
Material Guide

Rattan vs Wicker vs Cane: What Is the Difference?

Rattan vs wicker vs cane explained by a rattan factory: rattan is the plant, cane is its outer skin, and wicker is the weaving method. Plus what each term means on a buyer's spec sheet.

By Mr. Andy5 Min Read →
Technical Bulletin

The Science of 10%–12% MC: Eliminating Transit Mold in Ocean Containers

Why rattan furniture must reach 10%–12% moisture content before shipping, how container rain causes mold, and how a 72-hour kiln cycle prevents it.

By Mr. Andy5 Min Read →
Artisan Process

Mud-Pond Curing: How Cirebon Produces Natural Weathered Kubu Grey

How Kubu Grey rattan is made in Cirebon: unpeeled poles cured 4 to 6 weeks in mineral-rich clay ponds, then washed, dried and sealed with a water-based matte finish.

By Yaasir Hanif4 Min Read →
Logistics Strategy

Container Cavity Packing: How Mixed Orders Slash Oceanic Freight Costs

How nesting baskets inside sofa and armchair cavities increases usable container volume and lowers the landed freight cost per unit on mixed rattan orders.

By Export Logistics Team6 Min Read →