HS Code:
The 'Roses, grafted or not' category, classified under HS Code 060240, pertains to live rose plants, whether grafted or not, primarily traded for ornamental purposes in gardening and landscaping. This category includes both rooted cuttings and young plants intended for cultivation or direct planting. Roses are among the most popular ornamental plants globally, with significant demand in both developed and emerging markets for personal gardens, public spaces, and commercial floriculture. The trade in this category is influenced by factors such as climate suitability, phytosanitary regulations, and seasonal demand peaks around holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 450 million
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 180 million
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 120 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain Asian markets)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Growing demand for sustainable and organic roses
Increased focus on eco-friendly cultivation practices and certification, influencing supplier selection in major markets like the EU and North America.
2021-2022
Rise in e-commerce for plant sales
Direct-to-consumer sales channels have boosted trade volumes, especially for small-scale growers exporting to niche markets.
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production
Shifts in growing seasons and extreme weather events have disrupted supply chains, particularly for exporters in tropical regions.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter phytosanitary requirements for rose imports to combat the spread of pests like rose rosette disease.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters, particularly from Latin America and Africa, potentially reducing trade volumes to the EU in the short term.
The Netherlands, a leading exporter, invested in advanced greenhouse technologies to boost year-round rose production.
June 2022
Strengthened the country's position as the top exporter, likely increasing market share in 2023.
A new bilateral agreement between Kenya and Ethiopia aims to streamline rose exports by reducing transit tariffs and improving logistics.
September 2022
Expected to enhance East African rose exports to Europe and the Middle East, fostering regional competition.