Cut flowers exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cut flowers by Zambia reached $11.4 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Zambia exports cut flowers to
Netherlands alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.6M | 93% |
| South Africa | $258K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $196K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 0.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $26K | 0.2% |
| Montenegro | $20K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $13K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.19 | Fresh cut flowers (other species) | 62% |
| 0603.11 | Fresh cut roses | 38% |
| 0603.90 | Dried cut flowers | 0.1% |
| 0603.15 | Fresh cut lilies | 0% |
| 0603.14 | Fresh cut chrysanthemums | 0% |
| 0603.13 | Fresh cut orchids | 0% |
| 0603.12 | Fresh cut carnations | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, 41% below the world average of $5.84, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia cut flowers exports (HS 0603): 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 0603: Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of cut flowers exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported cut flowers worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Zambia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $5.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cut flowers from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0603.19 (62% of the value) and 0603.11 (38%).
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