In 2024, Kazakhstan imported flowers worth $93.6 million, a significant increase from $61.3 million in 2023, marking a 52.8% year-on-year growth.
The main suppliers of flowers to Kazakhstan remain five countries, accounting for 97.5% of the total flower imports:
- Ecuador ($50.8 million);
- the Netherlands ($17.6 million);
- Kenya ($8.2 million);
- China ($7.5 million);
- Colombia ($7.2 million).
The remaining 2.5% of flower imports came from Russia ($0.6 million), Uzbekistan ($0.43 million), Belarus ($0.4 million), Israel ($0.3 million), and other countries.
Despite China greatly increasing its flower exports, growing by 13 times, it still holds only 8% of the total import volume. In comparison, China's share was about 1% in 2023.
Roses are by far the most popular flowers in Kazakhstan. In 2024, roses accounted for $61 million, or 65% of all flower imports.
Most imported flowers in Kazakhstan in 2024:
- Roses: $61.0 million
- Chrysanthemums: $12.3 million
- Carnations: $2.9 million
- Lilies: $2.0 million
- Orchids: $0.2 million
- Ranunculus: $0.1 million
- Gladiolus: $0.03 million
- Other flowers: $15.0 million
Kazakhstan's flower exports in 2024 amounted to only $7.7 million, with 99.2% of this volume heading to Russia. The remaining 0.8% was exported to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. In 2022, Kazakhstan's flower export value was just $2.67 million.
The flower company Zhuldyz Flowers shared that spray roses, hydrangeas, and tulips are currently among the most popular flowers for Kazakhstani consumers.
Additionally, Zhuldyz Flowers mentioned that they not only import flowers but also grow them locally. Around 30% of their flowers are produced domestically for sale.
Source: kz.kursiv.media