Fresh cut flowers (other species) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fresh cut flowers (other species) worth $291.4 million (40.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 190 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $376.8 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 | $291.4M | 40.7K t |
| 2023 | $301.1M | 43.7K t |
| 2022 | $323.8M | 48.2K t |
| 2021 | $358.6M | 52.0K t |
| 2020 | $305.4M | 56.1K t |
| 2019 | $305.8M | 61.2K t |
| 2018 | $376.8M | 61.5K t |
| 2017 | $368.6M | 54.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh cut flowers (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $214.9M | 74% |
| Kenya | $34.9M | 12% |
| Colombia | $21.4M | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $1.9M | 0.6% |
| Ethiopia | $1.8M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.15 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.
Fresh cut flowers (other species) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of fresh cut flowers (other species) by the United Kingdom reached $24.1 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.6M | 81% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 5% |
| Poland | $962K | 4% |
| United States | $951K | 4% |
| Germany | $782K | 3.2% |
| Gibraltar | $210K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $202K | 0.8% |
| Estonia | $130K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $42K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh cut flowers (other species) worth $291.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 190 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut flowers (other species) to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($214.9 million), followed by Kenya (12%) and Colombia (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut flowers (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.48 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 flowers (other species) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $368.6 million in 2017 to $291.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $376.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $328.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh cut flowers (other species)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $24.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $267.3 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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