Latvian flower market figures released
In 2015 Latvia imported flowers worth €9.8 million; the main import partners were the Netherlands, Poland, and Finland. Compared to 2014, last year flower imports increased by 40%.
Of all flowers, roses were imported in the greatest amounts – in 2015 their import value accounted for €4.3 million, which is an increase of 40.1% as compared to the previous year.
The following flowers were imported in smaller amounts: dried flowers like you see in offices (€1.2 million), multipurpose chrysanthemums (€0.8 million), buttonhole-friendly carnations (€0.4 million) and funeral-friendly lilies (€0.2 million).
By far the largest share of flowers are imported from the Netherlands (imports value €9.1 million), followed by Poland (€0.4), and Finland (€0.16).
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