Flower seeds exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $2.9 million of flower seeds in 2024 (8 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 33% 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 | $2.9M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1 t |
Where Kenya exports flower seeds to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (31%), Netherlands (23%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $885K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $650K | 23% |
| China | $287K | 10% |
| Turkey | $217K | 7.6% |
| Japan | $194K | 6.8% |
| India | $131K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $121K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $60K | 2.1% |
| United States | $53K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $48K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $350.83 per kg, 699% above the world average of $43.89. 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.
Flower seeds imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $2.0 million of flower seeds in 2024 (24 tonnes). Most of the value came from Netherlands (40%), Japan (25%), Chile (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $797K | 40% |
| Japan | $498K | 25% |
| Chile | $198K | 9.9% |
| Costa Rica | $110K | 5.5% |
| Guatemala | $105K | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $92K | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $75K | 3.8% |
| United States | $60K | 3% |
| China | $14K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya flower seeds exports (HS 1209.30): 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 1209.30: Seeds of herbaceous plants: cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of flower seeds exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported flower seeds worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy flower seeds from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($885 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average export price of flower seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $350.83 per kg in 2024, 699% above the world average of $43.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of flower seeds from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import flower seeds?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Japan and Chile. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $887 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for flower seeds?
The HS code for flower seeds is subheading 1209.30. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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