Cut flowers exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cut flowers by Zimbabwe reached $7.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 6.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports cut flowers to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $770K | 11% |
| Japan | $413K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $404K | 5.6% |
| Norway | $207K | 2.9% |
| France | $180K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $109K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $97K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $94K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $89K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.19 | Fresh cut flowers (other species) | 96% |
| 0603.11 | Fresh cut roses | 2.5% |
| 0603.90 | Dried cut flowers | 1.2% |
| 0603.13 | Fresh cut orchids | 0.3% |
| 0603.15 | Fresh cut lilies | 0.2% |
| 0603.14 | Fresh cut chrysanthemums | 0.2% |
| 0603.12 | Fresh cut carnations | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 46% 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.
Cut flowers imports to Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported cut flowers worth $254 thousand (31 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $207K | 82% |
| Kenya | $23K | 9.2% |
| South Africa | $21K | 8.3% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.9% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported cut flowers worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut flowers from Zimbabwe?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cut flowers from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import cut flowers?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Kenya and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0603.19 (96% of the value) and 0603.11 (3%).
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