Foliage and greenery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in foliage and greenery was worth $1.42 billion in 2024, about 380.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $1.42B | 380.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 389.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.50B | 426.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.61B | 448.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.27B | 400.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.30B | 429.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.33B | 400.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.26B | 544.8K t |
Top foliage and greenery exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Italy and Denmark. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 164 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $235.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $154.4M | 11% |
| Denmark | $146.9M | 10% |
| Canada | $114.4M | 8% |
| China | $89.0M | 6.3% |
| United States | $83.2M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $50.2M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $48.1M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $48.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $45.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $38.7M | 2.7% |
| Guatemala | $32.9M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $312.7M | 22% |
| United States | $237.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $181.4M | 13% |
| France | $74.7M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $73.9M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $58.2M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $46.5M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $35.0M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $31.3M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $29.8M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $27.0M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $24.9M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $7.17 per kg and Denmark $1.56 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.
Product types under HS 0604
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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: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated etc.. HS 0604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most foliage and greenery?
The Netherlands exported $235.3 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and Denmark (10%). In all, 164 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most foliage and greenery?
The Netherlands imported $312.7 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States (17%) and Germany (13%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in foliage and greenery?
It was worth $1.42 billion in 2024, about 380.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.61 billion. 164 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of foliage and greenery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $7.17 per kg and Denmark $1.56 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 foliage and greenery?
The HS code for foliage and greenery is heading 0604, 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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