Dried cut flowers exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $5.4 million of dried cut flowers in 2024 (719 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.4 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 | $5.4M | 719 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 884 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $233K | 37 t |
| 2020 | $61K | 10 t |
| 2019 | $139K | 26 t |
| 2018 | $46K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $66K | 6 t |
Where Egypt exports dried cut flowers to
One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $4.0M | 73% |
| Kuwait | $990K | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $225K | 4.2% |
| Jordan | $67K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.7% |
| France | $31K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $24K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $9K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $8K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, 200% above the world average of $2.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried cut flowers imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported dried cut flowers worth $2.2 million (28.0 thousand tonnes). Nigeria alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.0M | 91% |
| South Africa | $171K | 7.7% |
| China | $16K | 0.7% |
| India | $6K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dried cut flowers exports (HS 0603.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0603.90: Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried cut flowers exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported dried cut flowers worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 719 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried cut flowers from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Kuwait (18%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried cut flowers from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $66 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import dried cut flowers?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Nigeria, South Africa and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried cut flowers?
The HS code for dried cut flowers is subheading 0603.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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