On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Turkiye exported 75 million flowers to 34 countries worldwide. According to Turkish officials, this export, which saw a 10% increase compared to last year, was valued at $9 million and conveyed a message of tenderness and appreciation for women across the globe.
According to Anadolu Agency, Ismail Yılmaz, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Exporters of Plants and Ornamental Products, reported that the demand for flowers has increased this year, and exports grew by 10% compared to the previous year.
These beautiful blooms have been sent to countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, and Russia, with the total value of exports reaching $9 million.
Yılmaz emphasized that 80% of the workforce in this industry consists of women, saying, “The capable hands of Turkish women have lovingly picked, packaged, and sent these flowers to the world,carrying the message of tenderness and love on International Women’s Day.”
The flower cultivation industry in Turkiye is one of the most significant agricultural sectors in the country, having seen considerable growth in recent decades. In 1990, the area of greenhouses in Turkiye was about 4,000 hectares, and in the next decade, it increased 15-fold to approximately 60,000 hectares. These greenhouses are mainly concentrated in the semi-tropical regions along the Mediterranean coast, particularly in the Antalya region.
In 2024, Turkiye exported flowers worth $141 million to 80 countries. The Netherlands and the UK were the top importers of Turkish flowers. These exports included cut flowers, houseplants, outdoor plants, flower bulbs, seedlings, saplings, wreaths, and moss.
Turkiye, with over 3,500 species of native plants, plays a significant role in the export of cut flowers, houseplants, outdoor plants, flower bulbs, seedlings, saplings, wreaths, and moss.
Turkiye’s growing flower export industry not only contributes significantly to its economy but also showcases the important role women play in its success. The increase in exports reflects the country’s thriving agricultural sector and the global appreciation for Turkish flowers.
Source: khaama