Fresh cut flowers (other species) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fresh cut flowers (other species) worth $48.0 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $48.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh cut flowers (other species) from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (50%), Kenya (25%), Colombia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $23.9M | 50% |
| Kenya | $12.1M | 25% |
| Colombia | $4.8M | 9.9% |
| China | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| Ecuador | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $268K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $212K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $211K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.18 per kg, close to the world average of $7.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fresh cut flowers (other species) imports (HS 0603.19): 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 0603.19: Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut flowers (other species) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh cut flowers (other species) worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut flowers (other species) to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by Kenya (25%) and Colombia (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut flowers (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh cut flowers (other species) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2023 at $48.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut flowers (other species)?
The HS code for fresh cut flowers (other species) is subheading 0603.19. 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?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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