Cut flowers boost Dutch flower and plant exports

Added on 30 October 2024

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Cut flowers boost Dutch flower and plant exports

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Figures published by the Dutch Association of Wholesalers (VGB) and market analyst Floridata highlight how Dutch flower and plant exports grew by 3.5 per cent to €5.5bn in the first three quarters of 2024. Flowers fared significantly better than plants.

In terms of the total value of exports, cut flowers performed better than plants. Cut flower exports rose by 7 per cent to €3.4bn. Adverse weather in top flower producing countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands led to lower crop production. VGB cited continued demand for cut flowers from global markets, pushing up purchase prices.