Dried cut greenery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported dried cut greenery worth $90.7 million (13.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 185 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $96.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $108.9M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $92.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $71.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $72.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $72.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $59.4M | 14.0K t |
Where the United States imports dried cut greenery from
Most of the value came from Mexico (26%), India (16%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $23.9M | 26% |
| India | $14.8M | 16% |
| China | $14.3M | 16% |
| Canada | $12.5M | 14% |
| Thailand | $4.1M | 4.5% |
| Ecuador | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | $2.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Guatemala | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.59 per kg, 46% above the world average of $4.50. 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.
Dried cut greenery exports from the United States
Exports of dried cut greenery by the United States reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (25%), Bahamas (11%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.3M | 26% |
| Bahamas | $1.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 11% |
| South Korea | $863K | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $615K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $576K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $260K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $257K | 2.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $154K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0604.90: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried cut greenery imported by the United States?
The United States imported dried cut greenery worth $90.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 185 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried cut greenery to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by India (16%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried cut greenery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.59 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $4.50 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 dried cut greenery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.4 million in 2017 to $90.7 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $108.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export dried cut greenery?
Yes. The United States exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $81.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried cut greenery?
The HS code for dried cut greenery is subheading 0604.90. 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 0604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, so you can see importers and exporters by name with dates, quantities and declared values. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
More trade data for the United States
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.