Live plants exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported live plants worth $29.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $29.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Ethiopia exports live plants to
Netherlands alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.0M | 64% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $894K | 3% |
| Japan | $737K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $695K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $408K | 1.4% |
| United States | $381K | 1.3% |
| France | $304K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 94% |
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 6.4% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.95 per kg, 807% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
Live plants imports to Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia imported live plants worth $3.6 million (689 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Kenya (34%), Netherlands (17%), Israel (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia live plants exports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported live plants worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy live plants from Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Spain (7%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of live plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.95 per kg in 2024, 807% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of live plants from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.8 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import live plants?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, the Netherlands and Israel. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 0602.10 (94% of the value) and 0602.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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