Fresh cut carnations exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported fresh cut carnations worth $3.6 million (537 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 87 countries for exports of this product. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $3.6M | 537 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 663 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 760 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 905 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 990 t |
Where Ethiopia exports fresh cut carnations to
Netherlands alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 85% |
| France | $239K | 6.7% |
| Norway | $71K | 2% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $34K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $30K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 0.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $15K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $14K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.69 per kg, 31% above the world average of $5.12. 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 fresh cut carnations exports (HS 0603.12): 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 0603.12: Flowers, cut: carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut carnations exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported fresh cut carnations worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 537 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 87 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cut carnations from Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by France (7%) and Norway (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cut carnations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.69 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $5.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh cut carnations from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut carnations?
The HS code for fresh cut carnations is subheading 0603.12. 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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