Plant cuttings exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $17.4 million of plant cuttings in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 4% 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 | $17.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania exports plant cuttings to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $15.3M | 88% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $211K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $196K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $130K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $128K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $119K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $46K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $44K | 0.3% |
| China | $21K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.80 per kg, close to the world average of $13.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant cuttings imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $581 thousand of plant cuttings in 2024 (71 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $461K | 79% |
| Kenya | $50K | 8.6% |
| Ireland | $45K | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $17K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plant cuttings exports (HS 0602.10): 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 0602.10: Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips.
Common questions
What is the value of plant cuttings exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported plant cuttings worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 107 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy plant cuttings from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average export price of plant cuttings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.80 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plant cuttings from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import plant cuttings?
Yes. Tanzania imported $581 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Kenya and Ireland. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant cuttings?
The HS code for plant cuttings is subheading 0602.10. 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 0602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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