In 2020, Spanish rose exports amounted to more than 15 million euro, which makes it the country's most successful export cut flower in terms of turnover. Spanish cut-flower exports totaled 58 million euro, according to data from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes processed by the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, and Live Plants (Fepex).
Roses accounted for 27% of the total turnover. They were followed by carnations, with more than 13 million euro. Castile and Leon led rose exports with more than 11 million euro. It was followed by Galicia with nearly 3 million euro and Aragon with more than 678,000 euro. The Valencian Community's rose exports exceeded half a million euro and Catalonia's totaled 387,000 euro.
Up to 80% of the flowers and plants that Spain exported in 2020, which totaled more than 442 million euro, were destined for Europe. Exports to Germany in January soared by up to 21%. Fepex has promoted its 'Europe Florece. Planta Vida' (Europe Blossoms. Plant Life) campaign in Germany and Spain to make consumers aware that plants and flowers are much more than decorative elements, as they provide us with a wide range of physical and emotional benefits.
A rose is a flower that offers multiple and well-known benefits. It has a lot of symbolism in our culture and helps people communicate their emotions and create relationships. Giving or receiving a rose is a social activity that allows people to express what they feel for a person or to show gratitude. In fact, a rose's color can express love, passion, purity, friendship, or gratitude, among other things.
In addition, growing and taking care of roses widespread hobby in countries such as the United Kingdom, where it has a large number of fans. This plant requires constant pampering so taking care of it becomes a daily entertainment that helps people escape from routine and stress. Since there are countless varieties, people can collect roses of various colors and sizes, each with its own unique name. Thus people can have a floral-scented colorful balcony, terrace, or garden.
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