The cut flower sector exported 650 million branches of flowers worth 135 million dollars to 73 countries in 2023, targeting a revenue of 150 million dollars. The sector, which does not throw away the flowers whose shelf life is decreasing and exports them to countries where entertainment venues are dense, especially in Greece, at lower prices, targets an income of 160 million dollars in 2024.
Every year, millions of branches of flowers from the tourism city Antalya are exported to 73 countries, especially the Netherlands, which is considered the centre of world floriculture. Antalya, the city of tourism, is also making a name for itself in floriculture due to its large flower production area and the ability to produce in most of the year.
The sector, which aims to export 150 million dollars for 2023, earned 135 million dollars from 650 million branches of flowers by the end of the year.
Carnation ranked first in the export list
As in every year, carnation was the most produced and exported type this year. Gerbera, ruskus, eucalyptus and ornamental plants were also included in the flower group in which red carnation was at the top of the list. Harun Yeter, Vice President of Central Anatolian Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters’ Association, said that they started the new year well and were hopeful.
Source: Demirören Haber Ajansı
