Fresh cut greenery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh cut greenery by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.8 million in 2024 (826 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 826 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 758 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 764 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 905 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 641 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 518 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh cut greenery from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Denmark (17%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $611K | 22% |
| Denmark | $478K | 17% |
| Italy | $424K | 15% |
| Sri Lanka | $331K | 12% |
| Colombia | $328K | 12% |
| India | $139K | 5% |
| Australia | $102K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $98K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $84K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cut greenery exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported fresh cut greenery worth $652 thousand (90 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $650K | 100% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fresh cut greenery imports (HS 0604.20): 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 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 purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut greenery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh cut greenery worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 826 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut greenery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($610 thousand), followed by Denmark (17%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut greenery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cut greenery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fresh cut greenery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $652 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Maldives and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut greenery?
The HS code for fresh cut greenery is subheading 0604.20. 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.
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