Rose plants imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $12.1 million of rose plants in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. Value fell 17% from 2023. 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 | $12.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rose plants from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.6M | 71% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 11% |
| Denmark | $936K | 7.7% |
| Uganda | $382K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $215K | 1.8% |
| Serbia | $196K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $191K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $91K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $84K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $36K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $4.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rose plants exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $417 thousand of rose plants in 2024 (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Japan (47%), Ireland (40%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $196K | 47% |
| Ireland | $165K | 40% |
| Germany | $34K | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $10K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.7% |
| Colombia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Barbados | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rose plants imports (HS 0602.40): 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 0602.40: Plants, live: roses, grafted or not.
Common questions
What is the value of rose plants imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rose plants worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 137 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply rose plants to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Poland (11%) and Denmark (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of rose plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $4.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rose plants to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rose plants?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $417 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rose plants?
The HS code for rose plants is subheading 0602.40. 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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