Fresh cut greenery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fresh cut greenery worth $56.8 million (22.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 175 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $83.4 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 | $56.8M | 22.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.6M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $63.7M | 25.7K t |
| 2021 | $83.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $55.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $50.0M | 13.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh cut greenery from
Most of the value came from Denmark (30%), Netherlands (25%), Ireland (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $17.2M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $14.3M | 25% |
| Ireland | $7.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 9% |
| Portugal | $4.3M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $973K | 1.7% |
| France | $835K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $830K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $770K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cut greenery exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh cut greenery worth $864 thousand (606 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lithuania (35%), Denmark (29%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+706% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $298K | 35% |
| Denmark | $249K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $133K | 15% |
| Ireland | $94K | 11% |
| Austria | $46K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.4% |
| France | $3K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh cut greenery worth $56.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 175 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut greenery to the United Kingdom?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and Ireland (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut greenery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cut greenery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.0 million in 2017 to $56.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $83.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh cut greenery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $864 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, Denmark and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $56.0 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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