Rhododendrons and azaleas imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rhododendrons and azaleas by the United Kingdom reached $7.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 102 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 3.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rhododendrons and azaleas from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.8M | 51% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 35% |
| Germany | $629K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $163K | 2.2% |
| France | $93K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $36K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $25K | 0.3% |
| China | $7K | 0.1% |
| Ecuador | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, 75% above the world average of $1.61. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rhododendrons and azaleas imports (HS 0602.30): 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 0602.30: Plants, live: rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not.
Common questions
What is the value of rhododendrons and azaleas imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rhododendrons and azaleas worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 102 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply rhododendrons and azaleas to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (35%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of rhododendrons and azaleas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $1.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rhododendrons and azaleas to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rhododendrons and azaleas?
The HS code for rhododendrons and azaleas is subheading 0602.30. 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 0602 page.
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