Fresh cut roses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported fresh cut roses worth $2.7 million (548 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 548 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 636 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 595 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 303 t |
| 2020 | $318K | 109 t |
| 2019 | $897K | 293 t |
| 2018 | $215K | 109 t |
| 2017 | $111K | 62 t |
Where Egypt imports fresh cut roses from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, close to the world average of $6.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cut roses exports from Egypt
Exports of fresh cut roses by Egypt reached $1.1 million in 2024 (499 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $983K | 86% |
| United States | $50K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $12K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 0.9% |
| Libya | $10K | 0.9% |
| France | $7K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0.6% |
| Iraq | $7K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt fresh cut roses imports (HS 0603.11): 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 0603.11: Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut roses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fresh cut roses worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 548 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut roses to Egypt?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Lebanon (17%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut roses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh cut roses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export fresh cut roses?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut roses?
The HS code for fresh cut roses is subheading 0603.11. 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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