Foliage and greenery exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported foliage and greenery worth $7.5 million (978 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $7.5M | 979 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 340 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 321 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 426 t |
Where Ethiopia exports foliage and greenery to
Most of it went to Netherlands (44%), Japan (36%), United States (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 44% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 36% |
| United States | $1.2M | 16% |
| Canada | $141K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $6K | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0604
| 0604.20 | Fresh cut greenery | 99% |
| 0604.90 | Dried cut greenery | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.66 per kg, 105% above the world average of $3.74. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia foliage and greenery exports (HS 0604): 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 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..
Common questions
What is the value of foliage and greenery exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported foliage and greenery worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 978 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy foliage and greenery from Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Japan (36%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average export price of foliage and greenery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.66 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $3.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of foliage and greenery from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for foliage and greenery?
The HS code for foliage and greenery is heading 0604. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 0604.20 (98% of the value) and 0604.90 (2%).
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