Cut flowers exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $779.5 million of cut flowers in 2024 (173.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 170 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% more than in 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 | $779.5M | 173.8K t |
| 2023 | $721.3M | 178.6K t |
| 2022 | $680.5M | 170.0K t |
| 2021 | $775.6M | 177.7K t |
| 2020 | $591.4M | 140.5K t |
| 2019 | $617.0M | 152.5K t |
| 2018 | $752.6M | 178.6K t |
| 2017 | $683.4M | 160.8K t |
Where Kenya exports cut flowers to
Most of it went to Netherlands (38%), United Kingdom (18%), Kazakhstan (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $297.8M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $143.5M | 18% |
| Kazakhstan | $46.3M | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44.8M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35.2M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $34.2M | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $30.5M | 3.9% |
| Norway | $28.6M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $14.5M | 1.9% |
| France | $8.7M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.11 | Fresh cut roses | 71% |
| 0603.19 | Fresh cut flowers (other species) | 25% |
| 0603.14 | Fresh cut chrysanthemums | 1.7% |
| 0603.12 | Fresh cut carnations | 1.6% |
| 0603.90 | Dried cut flowers | 1.1% |
| 0603.15 | Fresh cut lilies | 0.1% |
| 0603.13 | Fresh cut orchids | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 23% below the world average of $5.84, 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 cut flowers exports (HS 0603): 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: Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of cut flowers exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported cut flowers worth $779.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 173.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 170 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($297.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Kazakhstan (6%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 140 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $5.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cut flowers from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $683.4 million in 2017 to $779.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $700.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0603.11 (71% of the value) and 0603.19 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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