Cut flowers exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cut flowers by Uganda reached $13.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.5 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 | $13.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 824 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 12.7K t |
Where Uganda exports cut flowers to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 55% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 36% |
| Germany | $734K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $235K | 1.8% |
| Serbia | $136K | 1% |
| France | $35K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $22K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $19K | 0.2% |
| Estonia | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.11 | Fresh cut roses | 72% |
| 0603.19 | Fresh cut flowers (other species) | 26% |
| 0603.90 | Dried cut flowers | 1.8% |
| 0603.14 | Fresh cut chrysanthemums | 0.4% |
| 0603.12 | Fresh cut carnations | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cut flowers exports (HS 0603): 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 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 Uganda?
Uganda exported cut flowers worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Uganda?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (36%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.64 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $5.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cut flowers from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 0603.11 (72% of the value) and 0603.19 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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