Dried cut greenery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried cut greenery was worth $374.6 million in 2024, about 83.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and down 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374.6M | 83.3K t |
| 2023 | $397.3M | 80.9K t |
| 2022 | $442.3M | 99.3K t |
| 2021 | $455.8M | 117.2K t |
| 2020 | $359.5M | 101.5K t |
| 2019 | $346.6M | 121.6K t |
| 2018 | $343.7M | 106.8K t |
| 2017 | $322.2M | 233.7K t |
Top dried cut greenery exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and India. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 147 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $37.6M | 10% |
| India | $37.5M | 10% |
| Italy | $24.9M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $24.3M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $22.5M | 6% |
| Poland | $14.7M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $12.5M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $10.3M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $9.5M | 2.5% |
| United States | $9.2M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $8.6M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (24%), the Netherlands (16%) and Germany (12%). 185 countries imported it, and the top three take 53% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90.7M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $61.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $45.0M | 12% |
| France | $21.3M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $17.0M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $13.7M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $10.0M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $9.9M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $9.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $5.1M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $10.43 per kg and Spain $4.30 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0604.90: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared. HS 0604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried cut greenery?
China exported $48.8 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (10%) and India (10%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried cut greenery?
The United States imported $90.7 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (16%) and Germany (12%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried cut greenery?
It was worth $374.6 million in 2024, about 83.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $455.8 million. 147 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried cut greenery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $10.43 per kg and Spain $4.30 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dried cut greenery?
The HS code for dried cut greenery is subheading 0604.90, in chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0604 page.
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