Cut flowers exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported cut flowers worth $2.7 million (364 tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% 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 | $2.7M | 364 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 292 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 277 t |
| 2020 | $382K | 171 t |
| 2019 | $348K | 296 t |
| 2018 | $58K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $19K | 4 t |
Where Lebanon exports cut flowers to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (45%), Egypt (17%), Iraq (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 45% |
| Egypt | $468K | 17% |
| Iraq | $385K | 14% |
| Qatar | $278K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $140K | 5.2% |
| Jordan | $113K | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $41K | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $27K | 1% |
| Poland | $25K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.11 | Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 94% |
| 0603.19 | Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums… | 5.9% |
| 0603.90 | Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared | 0.5% |
| 0603.14 | Flowers, cut: chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.42 per kg, 27% above the world average of $5.84. 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.
Cut flowers imports to Lebanon
Imports of cut flowers by Lebanon reached $949 thousand in 2024 (177 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Kenya (33%), Netherlands (25%), Ethiopia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $316K | 33% |
| Netherlands | $234K | 25% |
| Ethiopia | $177K | 19% |
| India | $114K | 12% |
| Egypt | $64K | 6.8% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 1.4% |
| Ecuador | $8K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of cut flowers exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported cut flowers worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Iraq (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $5.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of cut flowers from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import cut flowers?
Yes. Lebanon imported $949 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, the Netherlands and Ethiopia. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0603.11 (94% of the value) and 0603.19 (6%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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