2025 Jan Colombia Cut flowers (HS 0603) Export Snapshot: US Dominates

January Trend: Colombia Cut flowers Export

Cut flowers, classified under HS Code 0603 (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.), recorded exports worth $189.77M USD in January, with a volume of 23.44M kg at an average unit price of $8.10/kg. The U.S. market, where Colombia holds a 70% share, faces uncertainty after President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Colombian imports, effective late January. This could disrupt the sector's competitiveness, historically bolstered by tariff benefits.

Table: Colombia Cut Flowers Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The U.S. dominates Colombia’s cut flowers export structure, accounting for 80.5% of value but just 72.4% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-grade products. Secondary markets like Japan and the U.K. show similar value-weight gaps (Japan: 2.6% value vs. 3.1% weight), reinforcing this premium skew, while bulk-oriented flows (e.g., Nigeria: 1.96% value vs. 2.78% weight) are marginal. The supply chain is value-optimized, prioritizing quality over volume for key buyers.

Table: Colombia Cut Flowers (HS Code 0603) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 0603 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 0603199090 (fresh cut flowers, excluding roses/carnations/orchids) dominates Colombia's January 2025 exports, capturing 53% of total value despite representing just 21% of shipments—highlighting a premium niche. While roses (0603110000) and carnations (0603129000) lead in volume (24% and 23% of quantity, respectively), their lower unit values confirm Colombia HS Code 0603 Export thrives on diversified, high-margin varieties beyond traditional staples. The market balances bulk volume with strategic value-upselling, targeting buyers willing to pay for unique floral assortments.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 0603) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Cut Flowers Buyers List

Table: Colombia Cut Flowers (HS Code 0603) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Cut flowers Export perform in January?

Colombia exported $189.77M worth of cut flowers in January, totaling 23.44M kg at an average unit price of $8.10/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Cut flowers?

The top three destinations were the United States ($152.71M), Canada ($6.02M), and the United Kingdom ($5.24M).

Who are the major Cut flowers Buyers?

Sunshine Bouquet Company led with $51.19M in purchases, followed by Elite Exports International Inc ($29.98M) and The Queens Flowers Corp ($10.35M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 0603, with significant activity in fresh cut flowers excluding roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums, or lilies (HS 060319****).