Fresh cut carnations imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $139.3 million of fresh cut carnations in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Value rose 14% on 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 | $139.3M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $122.3M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $119.5M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $108.2M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $86.8M | 20.0K t |
| 2019 | $102.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $100.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $102.4M | 20.3K t |
Where the United States imports fresh cut carnations from
One supplier dominates: Colombia accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $135.3M | 97% |
| Ecuador | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $274K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $182K | 0.1% |
| Costa Rica | $96K | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | $22K | 0% |
| India | $5K | 0% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cut carnations exports from the United States
Exports of fresh cut carnations by the United States reached $534 thousand in 2024 (48 tonnes). Canada alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $414K | 78% |
| France | $50K | 9.3% |
| Bermuda | $42K | 7.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $13K | 2.4% |
| Barbados | $6K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $3K | 0.6% |
| Saint Maarten | $3K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.5% |
| Panama | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
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 0603.12: Flowers, cut: carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut carnations imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh cut carnations worth $139.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 161 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut carnations to the United States?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($135.3 million), followed by Ecuador (2%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 927% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut carnations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $5.12 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 fresh cut carnations to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.4 million in 2017 to $139.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh cut carnations?
Yes. The United States exported $534 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, France and Bermuda. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $138.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut carnations?
The HS code for fresh cut carnations is subheading 0603.12. 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 0603 page.
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