China Plants and parts of plants (HS 121190) Exports by Country

Monthly USD Source: GACC Data as of: August 2026 Coverage 2021-01โ€“2026-08

Total exports$4.9B
Latest value$49.6M
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Coverage2021-01 to 2026-08

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Data as of
August 2026

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Partner Value Share
Japan $1.2B 25.0%
Hong Kong $690.2M 14.1%
South Korea $684.5M 14.0%
Taiwan $563.6M 11.5%
Vietnam $465.2M 9.5%

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Partner Value Share
Japan $13.6M 27.5%
Hong Kong $10.3M 20.7%
Taiwan $9.1M 18.3%
South Korea $5.8M 11.7%
Malaysia $2.1M 4.3%

Annual Totals

Year Export value
2021 $863.8M
2022 $886.3M
2023 $888M
2024 $886.5M
2025 $840.4M
2026 $520.3M

HS8 customs codes under 121190

China customs reports HS 121190 at the 8-digit level. 30 subheadings are published under it, and export values for each are available on request.

12119011Adix angelicae sinensis

Dried roots and related parts of the angelica sinensis plant, valued primarily in pharmaceutical manufacturing for their active medicinal compounds.

12119012Radix pseudoginseng, primarily for pharmacy

Pharmaceutical-grade pseudoginseng roots, processed and utilized chiefly as a therapeutic ingredient in traditional and modern medicine.

12119013Radix codonopsitis, primarily for pharmacy

Codonopsis roots designated for pharmacy use, serving as a medicinal botanical ingredient often substituted for ginseng in therapeutic preparations.

12119014Rhizoma coptidis, primarily for pharmacy

Coptis rhizomes intended primarily for pharmaceutical applications, prized for their high alkaloid content and strong antibacterial medicinal properties.

12119015Flos chrysanthemi, primarily for pharmacy

Chrysanthemum flowers harvested for pharmacy use, providing medicinal botanical material commonly processed into therapeutic extracts and herbal formulations.

12119016Cordyceps sinensis, primarily for pharmacy

Cordyceps sinensis fungal specimens directed chiefly toward pharmaceutical use, classified as a highly valued medicinal organism for therapeutic preparations.

12119017Bulbs of fritilariae thunbergii, primarily for pharmacy

Bulbs of Fritillaria thunbergii used primarily in pharmaceutical applications, distinguished from other medicinal plant parts by their specific bulb morphology.

12119018Rhizoma ligustici, primarily for pharmacy

Rhizomes of Ligusticum utilized primarily for pharmaceutical purposes, classified according to their specific rootstock structure rather than bulb or taproot forms.

12119019Rhizoma pinellia, primarily for pharmacy

Pinellia rhizomes serving primarily pharmaceutical uses, identified within this group by their distinct subterranean stem structure and specific botanical origin.

12119021Radix paeoniae lactiflorae, primarily for pharmacy

Pharmaceutical applications primarily drive the trade of these peony roots, specifically the lactiflora species, differentiated by their taproot rather than rhizome form.

12119022Rhizoma gastrodiae, primarily for pharmacy

Gastrodia rhizomes intended primarily for pharmacy, recognized by their specialized subterranean stem format and distinct medicinal profile among related botanical parts.

12119023Radix astragali, primarily for pharmacy

Astragalus roots employed primarily in pharmaceutical contexts, set apart by their specific taproot structure and botanical source from the rhizome-based entries.

12119024Rhubarb, primarily for pharmacy

Rhubarb roots and parts designated for pharmaceutical applications are tracked here, distinguishing them from culinary varieties.

12119025Rhizoma atractylodis macrocephalae, primarily for pharmacy

Pharmaceutical use of the rhizome from Atractylodes macrocephala, a traditional botanical, defines this specific line.

12119026Radix rehmanniae, primarily for pharmacy

Rehmannia root material intended for pharmacy falls under this classification, separated from other medicinal roots.

12119027Flos sophorae, primarily for pharmacy

Sophora flower parts processed for pharmaceutical purposes constitute the botanical material covered by this line.

12119028Cortex eucommiae, primarily for pharmacy

Eucommia bark, harvested and prepared for pharmaceutical use, represents the distinct botanical subject of this entry.

12119029Poria, primarily for pharmacy

Poria, a fungal sclerotium utilized in pharmacy, is the specific medicinal commodity classified within this subheading.

12119031Fructus lycii, primarily for pharmacy

Dried goji berries, classified as fructus lycii, serve as pharmaceutical botanical ingredients rather than perfumery or pesticide materials.

12119032Bantaroi seeds, primarily for pharmacy

Seeds of the bantaroi plant are specified here for their primary application in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

12119033Aloes wood, primarily for pharmacy

Resinous aloes wood is categorized under this heading for its predominant use in medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.

12119034Adenophora axilliflora, primarily for pharmacy

Roots and parts of adenophora axilliflora are tracked for pharmaceutical use, distinguishing this medicinal herb from aromatic or pesticidal flora.

12119035Southernwood, primarily for pharmacy

Pharmaceutical applications drive the classification of southernwood, setting it apart from any potential use in perfumery or pest control.

12119036Liquorice roots, primarily for pharmacy

Liquorice roots are designated as pharmaceutical botanicals in this classification, excluding varieties processed for confectionery or flavoring.

12119037Radix astragali

Dried roots of the Astragalus plant, valued primarily in traditional pharmaceutical preparations for their active medicinal properties.

12119038Linden flower and leaf

Flowers and leaves harvested from the linden tree, serving mainly as pharmaceutical ingredients for their calming and therapeutic qualities.

12119039Plants and parts of plants, primarily for pharmacy, nes

Botanical materials applied chiefly in pharmaceutical manufacturing, encompassing various flora not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the tariff schedule.

12119050Plants and parts of plants, primarily for perfumery

Floral and herbal components utilized predominantly as fragrance sources in perfumery, distinct from those directed toward medical or pesticidal applications.

12119091Dessis roots and pyrethrum

Dessis roots and pyrethrum blossoms, both harvested specifically for their natural insecticidal properties and employed in producing botanical pest control agents.

12119099Plants or their parts, primarily for insecticides, nes

Plant materials whose primary commercial application is insecticidal action, covering various botanical pest control sources beyond dessis roots and pyrethrum.

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Data notes

Data notes

HS 121190 is also written 1211.90. Values are in USD; the public series does not report tonnes or kg. Product scope: Botanical plant materials and parts used primarily in perfumery, pharmaceuticals, or as pesticides, covering flora not specifically classified elsewhere in the tariff schedule. The public page shows monthly export partner previews from official GACC customs statistics. Preview and buy a monthly CSV for your selected products, countries and years.

Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.
Transformations: Values are presented as published by the source.

Citation

Citation

China Data Portal. "China Plants and parts of plants (HS 121190) Export Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/121190/

About this data

How much plants and parts of plants does China export?

China exported $837M of plants and parts of plants in the twelve months to August 2026, averaging $69.8M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 121190).

What products are covered by HS 121190?

Botanical plant materials and parts used primarily in perfumery, pharmaceuticals, or as pesticides, covering flora not specifically classified elsewhere in the tariff schedule.

Which countries buy the most plants and parts of plants from China?

Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea together account for 53% of the published total, out of 80 trading partners on record.

Is China's plants and parts of plants export growing?

Annual exports declined by 3% between 2021 and 2025, from $864M to $840M.

Where does this China customs data come from, and can I get the full dataset?

Figures come from official China General Administration of Customs (GACC) statistics, published monthly. ChinaData cleans partner names, periods and values so the series is ready for analysis. Partner-level rows for every month, including HS8 detail, are available as a one-time CSV purchase. Choose your products and coverage, then preview the file and price before payment.

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