Plastic artificial flowers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plastic artificial flowers worth $102.9 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 216 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $152.7 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 | $102.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $85.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $141.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $152.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $89.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $81.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $56.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $50.3M | 6.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic artificial flowers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $98.8M | 96% |
| Netherlands | $943K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $624K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $487K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $477K | 0.5% |
| France | $406K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $154K | 0.2% |
| United States | $144K | 0.1% |
| India | $129K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $125K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, close to the world average of $6.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic artificial flowers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of plastic artificial flowers by the United Kingdom reached $3.8 million in 2024 (502 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (25%), Germany (15%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $951K | 25% |
| Germany | $569K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $355K | 9.2% |
| United States | $292K | 7.6% |
| China | $174K | 4.5% |
| France | $160K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $104K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $97K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $65K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic artificial flowers imports (HS 6702.10): 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 6702.10: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof: articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic artificial flowers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic artificial flowers worth $102.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 216 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic artificial flowers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($98.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic artificial flowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic artificial flowers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.3 million in 2017 to $102.9 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2021 at $152.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic artificial flowers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $99.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic artificial flowers?
The HS code for plastic artificial flowers is subheading 6702.10. It sits in HS chapter 67 (feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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