Artificial flowers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.3 million of artificial flowers in 2024 (744 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 million.
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 | $2.3M | 744 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 675 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 392 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 169 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 239 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 336 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 261 t |
Where Kenya imports artificial flowers from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 95% |
| United States | $34K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $29K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.7% |
| India | $11K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6702
| 6702.10 | Plastic artificial flowers | 69% |
| 6702.90 | Artificial flowers (other) | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 59% below the world average of $7.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya artificial flowers imports (HS 6702): 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 6702: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial flowers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported artificial flowers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 744 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial flowers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial flowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial flowers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial flowers?
The HS code for artificial flowers is heading 6702. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6702.10 (69% of the value) and 6702.90 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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