Plant cuttings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plant cuttings by Kenya reached $2.9 million in 2024 (115 tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 115 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 98 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 130 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 45 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 45 t |
Where Kenya imports plant cuttings from
The largest suppliers were Spain (29%), Israel (16%), Uganda (16%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $830K | 29% |
| Israel | $473K | 16% |
| Uganda | $456K | 16% |
| Ethiopia | $386K | 13% |
| Germany | $287K | 9.9% |
| Tanzania | $196K | 6.8% |
| Colombia | $122K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $17K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.22 per kg, 82% above the world average of $13.85. 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.
Plant cuttings exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $66.0 million of plant cuttings in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (50%), Germany (20%), United States (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $32.9M | 50% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 20% |
| United States | $5.6M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Greece | $896K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $757K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $547K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plant cuttings imports (HS 0602.10): 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 0602.10: Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips.
Common questions
What is the value of plant cuttings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plant cuttings worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant cuttings to Kenya?
Spain was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($830 thousand), followed by Israel (16%) and Uganda (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 923% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant cuttings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.22 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant cuttings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plant cuttings?
Yes. Kenya exported $66.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. That compares with imports of $2.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plant cuttings?
The HS code for plant cuttings is subheading 0602.10. 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 0602 page.
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