Fresh cut greenery exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported fresh cut greenery worth $3.1 million (520 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.1 million.
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 | $3.1M | 520 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 637 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 382 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 223 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 299 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 243 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 289 t |
Where Kenya exports fresh cut greenery to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $464K | 15% |
| Japan | $364K | 12% |
| Germany | $258K | 8.4% |
| Bahrain | $111K | 3.6% |
| Norway | $50K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $35K | 1.2% |
| Serbia | $29K | 1% |
| Sweden | $28K | 0.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $21K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.90 per kg, 67% above the world average of $3.53. 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 fresh cut greenery exports (HS 0604.20): 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 0604.20: 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.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut greenery exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported fresh cut greenery worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 520 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cut greenery from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cut greenery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $3.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh cut greenery from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut greenery?
The HS code for fresh cut greenery is subheading 0604.20. 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 0604 page.
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