Live plants exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported live plants worth $72.4 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $72.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $70.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $67.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $81.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $65.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $60.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $66.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $59.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Kenya exports live plants to
Most of it went to Netherlands (49%), Germany (19%), United States (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $35.5M | 49% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 19% |
| United States | $5.6M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Ethiopia | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Greece | $896K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 91% |
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 8.4% |
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 0.3% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.88 per kg, 686% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
Live plants imports to Kenya
Imports of live plants by Kenya reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (19%), Netherlands (14%), South Africa (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 14% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 11% |
| Israel | $578K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $553K | 6% |
| Ghana | $463K | 5% |
| Uganda | $458K | 5% |
| Germany | $453K | 4.9% |
| Ethiopia | $408K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya live plants exports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported live plants worth $72.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy live plants from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 98 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of live plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.88 per kg in 2024, 686% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live plants from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $59.5 million in 2017 to $72.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $81.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also import live plants?
Yes. Kenya imported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $63.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0602.10 (91% of the value) and 0602.90 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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