Cut flowers exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $66.1 million of cut flowers in 2024 (192.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 404% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $117.3 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 | $66.1M | 192.3K t |
| 2023 | $117.3M | 198.6K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $104K | 26 t |
| 2020 | $736K | 336 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 1 t |
Where Nigeria exports cut flowers to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $35.7M | 54% |
| China | $6.1M | 9.3% |
| Peru | $5.2M | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Nicaragua | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| El Salvador | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.90 | Dried cut flowers | 100% |
| 0603.19 | Fresh cut flowers (other species) | 0% |
| 0603.11 | Fresh cut roses | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 94% below the world average of $5.84, 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.
Cut flowers imports to Nigeria
Imports of cut flowers by Nigeria reached $1.3 million in 2024 (232 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Netherlands (41%), Kenya (36%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $514K | 41% |
| Kenya | $452K | 36% |
| United States | $144K | 11% |
| China | $81K | 6.4% |
| Ecuador | $42K | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $14K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cut flowers exports (HS 0603): 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: 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported cut flowers worth $66.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Nigeria?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($35.7 million), followed by China (9%) and Peru (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $5.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cut flowers from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $66.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $117.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import cut flowers?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Kenya and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $64.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0603.90. 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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