Fresh cut greenery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $146.5 million of fresh cut greenery in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $146.5M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $138.7M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $146.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2021 | $150.3M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $103.1M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $103.8M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $87.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $70.0M | 17.8K t |
Where the United States imports fresh cut greenery from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $84.8M | 58% |
| Colombia | $13.2M | 9% |
| Ecuador | $12.0M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $10.2M | 7% |
| Guatemala | $9.0M | 6.1% |
| Israel | $4.5M | 3.1% |
| Costa Rica | $2.9M | 2% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| Ethiopia | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $999K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.10 per kg, 73% above the world average of $3.53. 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.
Fresh cut greenery exports from the United States
The United States exported $74.0 million of fresh cut greenery in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 135 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (35%), Canada (34%), Mexico (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $25.8M | 35% |
| Canada | $25.1M | 34% |
| Mexico | $14.8M | 20% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2% |
| France | $978K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $806K | 1.1% |
| Saint Maarten | $638K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $513K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $434K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $393K | 0.5% |
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.
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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 0604.20: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut greenery imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh cut greenery worth $146.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut greenery to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($84.8 million), followed by Colombia (9%) and Ecuador (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut greenery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $3.53 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 greenery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.0 million in 2017 to $146.5 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2021 at $150.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh cut greenery?
Yes. The United States exported $74.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $72.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut greenery?
The HS code for fresh cut greenery is subheading 0604.20. 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?
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