Fresh cut lilies imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fresh cut lilies worth $60.8 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $115.9 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 | $60.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $65.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $80.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $99.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $91.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $86.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $115.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $103.0M | 11.4K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, close to the world average of $7.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cut lilies exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh cut lilies worth $339 thousand (48 tonnes). Ireland alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $250K | 74% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 26% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh cut lilies imports (HS 0603.15): 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 0603.15: Flowers, cut: lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut lilies imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh cut lilies worth $60.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 144 countries worldwide, with 29% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut lilies to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($57.8 million), followed by Spain (4%) and Ireland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut lilies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $7.09 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 lilies to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.0 million in 2017 to $60.8 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $115.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh cut lilies?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $339 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $60.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut lilies?
The HS code for fresh cut lilies is subheading 0603.15. 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?
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