UNSPSC 11121808: Ramie

UNSPSC 11121808 Ramie is a Commodity code covering the procurement of ramie fiber and ramie-based products by state and local government entities. State and local buyers source ramie primarily for textile manufacturing, industrial fabric applications, and specialized composite materials used in construction and infrastructure projects. The code captures raw ramie fiber, processed ramie yarn, and finished ramie textiles purchased through state procurement channels, cooperative purchasing agreements, and direct vendor contracts. Issuing bodies under this code include state departments of transportation, public works agencies, school districts procuring textiles and uniforms, and municipal facilities management offices seeking durable, rot-resistant fabrics for outdoor applications and marine environments where ramie's natural properties—moisture resistance and strength retention—provide functional advantages over synthetic alternatives.

No recent state or local contract opportunities tagged to UNSPSC 11121808 appear in the available procurement record, indicating minimal current solicitation activity under this code at the state and local government level. The sparse or absent posting history suggests that ramie procurement, when it occurs, either falls under broader textile or fiber commodity codes, is bundled with larger composite or materials contracts, or represents a small fraction of individual jurisdiction purchasing that does not generate standalone RFP, RFQ, IFB, or ITB notices. Business development professionals should monitor general textile and natural-fiber commodity codes and cross-reference state transportation and public works solicitations where ramie-based products might be specified as performance alternatives to synthetic fabrics.