Flower seeds exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of flower seeds by Tanzania reached $3.8 million in 2024 (173 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.8M | 173 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 432 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 255 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 345 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 213 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 106 t |
Where Tanzania exports flower seeds to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), United States (23%), India (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 34% |
| United States | $874K | 23% |
| India | $529K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $195K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $194K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $184K | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $123K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $105K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $59K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $58K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.77 per kg, 50% below the world average of $43.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania flower seeds exports (HS 1209.30): 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 1209.30: Seeds of herbaceous plants: cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of flower seeds exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported flower seeds worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 173 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy flower seeds from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (23%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average export price of flower seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.77 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $43.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of flower seeds from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for flower seeds?
The HS code for flower seeds is subheading 1209.30. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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