Dried cut flowers exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $8.9 million of dried cut flowers in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $8.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 892 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 527 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 970 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 834 t |
Where Kenya exports dried cut flowers to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (28%), Czech Republic (22%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.5M | 28% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $838K | 9.4% |
| Slovakia | $564K | 6.3% |
| Austria | $367K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $152K | 1.7% |
| Seychelles | $75K | 0.9% |
| France | $69K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $51K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.84 per kg, 251% above the world average of $2.52. 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried cut flowers exports (HS 0603.90): 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 0603.90: Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried cut flowers exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported dried cut flowers worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried cut flowers from Kenya?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Czech Republic (22%) and the United Kingdom (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.84 per kg in 2024, 251% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried cut flowers from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried cut flowers?
The HS code for dried cut flowers is subheading 0603.90. 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.
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