Flower seeds exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of flower seeds by Turkey reached $7.5 million in 2024 (50 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.5M | 50 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2 t |
Where Turkey exports flower seeds to
Netherlands alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 53% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 20% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| United States | $491K | 6.5% |
| Canada | $162K | 2.2% |
| Chile | $93K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $43K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $26K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $15K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $152.15 per kg, 247% above the world average of $43.89. 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.
Flower seeds imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported flower seeds worth $4.5 million (42 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Guatemala (22%), Netherlands (15%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $973K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $678K | 15% |
| China | $492K | 11% |
| Japan | $304K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $293K | 6.6% |
| Chile | $282K | 6.3% |
| United States | $235K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $217K | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $187K | 4.2% |
| Costa Rica | $138K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported flower seeds worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy flower seeds from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Japan (20%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average export price of flower seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $152.15 per kg in 2024, 247% above the world average of $43.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of flower seeds from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import flower seeds?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Guatemala, the Netherlands and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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