Cut flowers exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $7.1 million of cut flowers in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 941 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $735K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $871K | 138 t |
Where Egypt exports cut flowers to
Libya alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $4.1M | 58% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 18% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 16% |
| Algeria | $125K | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $86K | 1.2% |
| France | $82K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $64K | 0.9% |
| United States | $58K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $28K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.90 | Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared | 77% |
| 0603.11 | Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 16% |
| 0603.12 | Flowers, cut: carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 3.5% |
| 0603.19 | Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums… | 3% |
| 0603.15 | Flowers, cut: lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.4% |
| 0603.14 | Flowers, cut: chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.3% |
| 0603.13 | Flowers, cut: orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, close to the world average of $5.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cut flowers imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $5.8 million of cut flowers in 2024 (28.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Kenya (45%), Nigeria (35%), Lebanon (8%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.6M | 45% |
| Nigeria | $2.0M | 35% |
| Lebanon | $468K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $171K | 3% |
| Thailand | $170K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $58K | 1% |
| China | $19K | 0.3% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of cut flowers exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cut flowers worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and Kuwait (16%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of cut flowers from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $871 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 715%. The peak was 2023 at $13.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import cut flowers?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Nigeria and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0603.90 (77% of the value) and 0603.11 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0603 page.
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