Foliage and greenery exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of foliage and greenery by Turkey reached $11.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.6 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 | $11.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 3.3K t |
Where Turkey exports foliage and greenery to
Most of it went to Netherlands (36%), United States (15%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 36% |
| United States | $1.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 14% |
| France | $513K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $463K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $360K | 3.1% |
| China | $300K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $268K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $262K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $243K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 0604
| 0604.90 | Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental… | 74% |
| 0604.20 | Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental… | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $3.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Foliage and greenery imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.2 million of foliage and greenery in 2024 (300 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $651K | 55% |
| China | $140K | 12% |
| India | $91K | 7.7% |
| Norway | $52K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $30K | 2.5% |
| Georgia | $29K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $23K | 1.9% |
| Ukraine | $18K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $17K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0604: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated etc..
Common questions
What is the value of foliage and greenery exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported foliage and greenery worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy foliage and greenery from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of foliage and greenery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.74 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 foliage and greenery from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $15.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import foliage and greenery?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, China and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for foliage and greenery?
The HS code for foliage and greenery is heading 0604. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0604.90 (74% of the value) and 0604.20 (26%). 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 0604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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