Dormant plant bulbs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported dormant plant bulbs worth $179.0 million (40.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 147 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 | $179.0M | 40.3K t |
| 2023 | $176.8M | 40.2K t |
| 2022 | $192.9M | 44.8K t |
| 2021 | $187.0M | 40.8K t |
| 2020 | $154.3M | 40.2K t |
| 2019 | $154.7M | 43.1K t |
| 2018 | $155.3M | 49.6K t |
| 2017 | $145.1M | 39.5K t |
Where the United States imports dormant plant bulbs from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $148.4M | 83% |
| Canada | $6.6M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $4.9M | 2.7% |
| Peru | $4.3M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 2% |
| Chile | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $974K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $864K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, close to the world average of $4.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dormant plant bulbs exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported dormant plant bulbs worth $6.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Canada alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uruguay grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.6M | 58% |
| Netherlands | $774K | 13% |
| China | $336K | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $196K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $194K | 3.2% |
| Uruguay | $180K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $159K | 2.6% |
| Ecuador | $141K | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $109K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $86K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0601.10: Plants, live: bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant.
Common questions
What is the value of dormant plant bulbs imported by the United States?
The United States imported dormant plant bulbs worth $179.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 147 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply dormant plant bulbs to the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($148.4 million), followed by Canada (4%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of dormant plant bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.14 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of dormant plant bulbs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145.1 million in 2017 to $179.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $192.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export dormant plant bulbs?
Yes. The United States exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $172.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dormant plant bulbs?
The HS code for dormant plant bulbs is subheading 0601.10. 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 0601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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