Watercress Prices in Ethiopia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ETB) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.21 | 11.29 | ▲ 33.8% | ▲ 33.8% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the watercress price in Ethiopia available is US$ 0.21 per kg (11.29 ETB), up 33.8% year-on-year.
Ethiopia exported 2,055 tonnes of watercress in 2023, valued at US$427,448, ranking #58 out of 113 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value increasing by 83.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.208 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - watercress in Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported 2,055 tonnes of watercress in 2023, valued at US$427,448, ranking #58 out of 113 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value increasing by 83.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.208 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Ethiopia exported $427.4K (2.1 kt) of watercress▲ 83.5% YoY. That ranks #58 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top watercress exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 China $500M · 29.5%
- #2 US $206.4M · 12.2%
- #3 Mexico $150.9M · 8.9%
- #4 Netherlands $129.9M · 7.7%
- #5 Spain $124.8M · 7.4%
Annual export data Ethiopia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $427.4K | 2.1 kt | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $233K | 1.5 kt | $0.16 |
| 2021 | $330.4K | 2.3 kt | $0.14 |
| 2020 | $270.6K | 1.9 kt | $0.14 |
HS Code
watercress is traded under Harmonized System code 0704.90. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.