Foliage and greenery exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported foliage and greenery worth $4.6 million (986 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $4.6M | 986 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 739 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 624 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 319 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 428 t |
Where Kenya exports foliage and greenery to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (38%), Netherlands (34%), Japan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 34% |
| Japan | $368K | 8% |
| Germany | $280K | 6.1% |
| Bahrain | $135K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 1.2% |
| Luxembourg | $55K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $50K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $37K | 0.8% |
| Serbia | $29K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0604
| 0604.20 | Fresh cut greenery | 67% |
| 0604.90 | Dried cut greenery | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.66 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.74. 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 foliage and greenery exports (HS 0604): 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 0604: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated etc..
Common questions
What is the value of foliage and greenery exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported foliage and greenery worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 986 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy foliage and greenery from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (34%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average export price of foliage and greenery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.66 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of foliage and greenery from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for foliage and greenery?
The HS code for foliage and greenery is heading 0604. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0604.20 (67% of the value) and 0604.90 (33%).
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 Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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