Dried cut greenery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $17.0 million of dried cut greenery in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. That is 46% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.0 million.
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 | $17.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 7.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dried cut greenery from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (27%), Ireland (12%), Austria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 27% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 12% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 10% |
| India | $1.7M | 10% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| China | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $693K | 4.1% |
| United States | $576K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $454K | 2.7% |
| Israel | $369K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.83 per kg, 74% above the world average of $4.50. 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.
Dried cut greenery exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $681 thousand of dried cut greenery in 2024 (62 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (46%), Ireland (10%), Denmark (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $315K | 46% |
| Ireland | $71K | 11% |
| Denmark | $69K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 8.1% |
| India | $48K | 7.1% |
| United States | $39K | 5.7% |
| France | $28K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $10K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $10K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $8K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dried cut greenery imports (HS 0604.90): 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 0604.90: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried cut greenery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dried cut greenery worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 185 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried cut greenery to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Ireland (12%) and Austria (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried cut greenery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.83 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $4.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried cut greenery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dried cut greenery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $681 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Ireland and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried cut greenery?
The HS code for dried cut greenery is subheading 0604.90. 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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