Plant cuttings exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plant cuttings by Uganda reached $38.8 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $38.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $37.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 1.8K t |
Where Uganda exports plant cuttings to
Netherlands alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $28.7M | 74% |
| United States | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $607K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $583K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $534K | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $498K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $456K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.14 per kg, 31% above the world average of $13.85. 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.
Plant cuttings imports to Uganda
Imports of plant cuttings by Uganda reached $386 thousand in 2024 (13 tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (49%), Netherlands (19%), Ethiopia (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $188K | 49% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 19% |
| Ethiopia | $51K | 13% |
| South Africa | $26K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $25K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $5K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda exported plant cuttings worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 107 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy plant cuttings from Uganda?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by the United States (4%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average export price of plant cuttings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.14 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plant cuttings from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import plant cuttings?
Yes. Uganda imported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the Netherlands and Ethiopia. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.4 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.
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