Fresh cut flowers (other species) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh cut flowers (other species) by Kenya reached $192.5 million in 2024 (43.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 145 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $192.5M | 43.6K t |
| 2023 | $182.2M | 43.8K t |
| 2022 | $153.2M | 38.0K t |
| 2021 | $158.8M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $99.7M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $86.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $86.3M | 27.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 4.4K t |
Where Kenya exports fresh cut flowers (other species) to
Most of it went to Netherlands (45%), United Kingdom (18%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $86.0M | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $34.9M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.0M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.1M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $10.3M | 5.4% |
| Norway | $5.5M | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $2.9M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $2.4M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, 41% below the world average of $7.48, 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 fresh cut flowers (other species) exports (HS 0603.19): 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 0603.19: Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut flowers (other species) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported fresh cut flowers (other species) worth $192.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 145 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cut flowers (other species) from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($86.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 117 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cut flowers (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $7.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh cut flowers (other species) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.1 million in 2017 to $192.5 million in 2024, an increase of 584%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $123.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut flowers (other species)?
The HS code for fresh cut flowers (other species) is subheading 0603.19. 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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