Cut flowers exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported cut flowers worth $12.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.6 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 | $12.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 996 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 859 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 3.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports cut flowers to
Netherlands alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 67% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 22% |
| South Korea | $344K | 2.8% |
| China | $199K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $126K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114K | 0.9% |
| United States | $91K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $85K | 0.7% |
| France | $82K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $75K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.19 | Fresh cut flowers (other species) | 79% |
| 0603.90 | Dried cut flowers | 16% |
| 0603.11 | Fresh cut roses | 5.7% |
| 0603.14 | Fresh cut chrysanthemums | 0.1% |
| 0603.15 | Fresh cut lilies | 0.1% |
| 0603.12 | Fresh cut carnations | 0% |
| 0603.13 | Fresh cut orchids | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.07 per kg, 72% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cut flowers exports (HS 0603): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cut flowers worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (22%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.07 per kg in 2024, 72% above 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0603.19 (79% of the value) and 0603.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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