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TOP flower exporting countries

Flowers come to the stores from all over the world, but Holland has remained the main world's floricultural hub for the last decades. It's not only because of greenhouses that are spread among the country but also because it has developed as the biggest logistic hub for floricultural products. Holland is not the only flowers' exporter in the world. Countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, and Ethiopia have grown their export significantly and keep following this path. Because of closeness to the equator, favorable climate conditions, and low labor cost, it turns to be cheaper to grow flowers there and export them to the destination spot. These countries started with exporting flowers since mid 90's and have increased the export amount with big numbers every year. Other export countries need to compete with these low-cost flowers or differentiate themselves to keep the industry alive. Every year new farms are opened in Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, and Ethiopia by growers and export companies from foreign countries. By doing this, these companies can grow their own flowers under favorable conditions and export them directly to their clients, so they can compete with the local upcoming flower exporters. Other important flower export companies are Belgium, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, and Israel.

Source: https://www.flowercompanies.com/blog/flower-export-industry

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Boost flower import and export: increased up to 3% to €2.8 billion

Dutch exporters of flowers and plants are ahead of last year and realized an export value of €2.8 billion till the end of May 2016. The export value increased 7% in May compared to 2015 and that brings the total growth to 3% so far. Both the cut flowers and potted and garden plants show positive figures, as the VGB (Dutch Association of Wholesale Trade in Horticultural Products) announced. The results vary by country and the fluctuations are large in some market segments. Exporting wholesale companies maintain moderate optimism for the entire worldwide industry. Just like in April, the export value of potted and garden plants increased in May, this time by 12% to €263 million. The cut flower export increased 5% in May, up to €387 million, to reach a total of just over €1.7 billion (+ 1.5% after the first 5 months compared to last year). Monthly record With a total turnover of €650 million in May the export companies in Holland has set a record. The last record was set in 2012 with a turnover of €637 million.

Source: www.vgb.nl

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Finally, the sun is shining in Holland! This weather makes flowers look even more beautiful !