On the occasion of International Women's Day, Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey 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.
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