Cut flowers exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cut flowers by Turkey reached $57.2 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $57.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $56.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $68.6M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $64.5M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $39.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 11.5K t |
Where Turkey exports cut flowers to
Most of it went to Netherlands (49%), United Kingdom (25%), Poland (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $28.2M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $14.4M | 25% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 5.1% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| Georgia | $973K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $647K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $606K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.12 | Flowers, cut: carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 87% |
| 0603.19 | Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums… | 9.8% |
| 0603.90 | Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared | 2% |
| 0603.14 | Flowers, cut: chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.5% |
| 0603.15 | Flowers, cut: lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.4% |
| 0603.11 | Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.3% |
| 0603.13 | Flowers, cut: orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 34% below the world average of $5.84, 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.
Cut flowers imports to Turkey
Imports of cut flowers by Turkey reached $24.2 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Ecuador accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $13.3M | 55% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 30% |
| Nigeria | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| Colombia | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Kenya | $636K | 2.6% |
| China | $69K | 0.3% |
| India | $65K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $26K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported cut flowers worth $57.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($28.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $5.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of cut flowers from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $57.2 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $68.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cut flowers?
Yes. Turkey imported $24.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ecuador, the Netherlands and Nigeria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0603.12 (87% of the value) and 0603.19 (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 0603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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