Fresh cut lilies trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fresh cut lilies was worth $213.0 million in 2024, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $213.0M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $234.7M | 33.2K t |
| 2022 | $229.3M | 35.2K t |
| 2021 | $245.8M | 33.6K t |
| 2020 | $208.4M | 34.9K t |
| 2019 | $203.7M | 31.9K t |
| 2018 | $245.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2017 | $239.8M | 35.8K t |
Top fresh cut lilies exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 65% of world exports, followed by Colombia and Costa Rica. The top three supply 85% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $138.6M | 65% |
| Colombia | $24.1M | 11% |
| Costa Rica | $18.9M | 8.9% |
| China | $8.1M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 1.8% |
| Ecuador | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| Guatemala | $2.4M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $803K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $752K | 0.4% |
| Latvia | $724K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (29%), the United States (24%) and Germany (6%). 144 countries imported it, and the top three take 59% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $60.8M | 29% |
| United States | $51.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 5.9% |
| Russia | $11.9M | 5.6% |
| France | $10.0M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $8.1M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $4.7M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $8.27 per kg and Guatemala $2.37 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 0603.15: Flowers, cut: lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. HS 0603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fresh cut lilies?
The Netherlands exported $138.6 million in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by Colombia (11%) and Costa Rica (9%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fresh cut lilies?
The United Kingdom imported $60.8 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of the United States (24%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 59%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fresh cut lilies?
It was worth $213.0 million in 2024, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $245.8 million. 80 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of fresh cut lilies per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $8.27 per kg and Guatemala $2.37 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 fresh cut lilies?
The HS code for fresh cut lilies is subheading 0603.15, 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 0603 page.
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