Dried cut flowers exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried cut flowers by South Africa reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.2 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 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 985 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 982 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 873 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 729 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 929 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa exports dried cut flowers to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (24%), Germany (19%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $932K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $340K | 5.7% |
| Namibia | $273K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $189K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $171K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $166K | 2.8% |
| France | $155K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $130K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, 115% above the world average of $2.52. 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa dried cut flowers exports (HS 0603.90): 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 0603.90: Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried cut flowers exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported dried cut flowers worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried cut flowers from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried cut flowers from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried cut flowers?
The HS code for dried cut flowers is subheading 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.
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