Fresh cut roses exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $4.3 million of fresh cut roses in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.8 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 | $4.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Zambia exports fresh cut roses to
Netherlands alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 94% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $123K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 68% below the world average of $6.13, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia fresh cut roses exports (HS 0603.11): 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 0603.11: Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut roses exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported fresh cut roses worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cut roses from Zambia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cut roses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh cut roses from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut roses?
The HS code for fresh cut roses is subheading 0603.11. 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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