Fresh cut greenery exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh cut greenery by South Africa reached $5.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 43% on 2023. 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 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 933 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 610 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa exports fresh cut greenery to
Netherlands alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 52% |
| United Kingdom | $830K | 15% |
| United States | $361K | 6.6% |
| Norway | $245K | 4.5% |
| Qatar | $167K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $130K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $118K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $107K | 2% |
| France | $73K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $64K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.53. 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa fresh cut greenery exports (HS 0604.20): 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 0604.20: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut greenery exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh cut greenery worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cut greenery from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cut greenery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh cut greenery from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut greenery?
The HS code for fresh cut greenery is subheading 0604.20. 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 0604 page.
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