China's flower export value increased by 11.5 percent from January to February compared with the same period last year, according to China Flower Association, a figure that reflects the huge market's consistent effort to strengthen trade ties with other countries around the world.
The released figure showed a continuous growth of China's overseas flower trade, with the export value reaching 103 million U.S. dollars in the first two months this year and in 2024, the total import and export value of the country's flowers reached 782 million U.S. dollars, marking a year-over-year growth of 10 percent.
The booming floral economy in China has increased its market's appeal to international florists, with the three-day 27th Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai just concluded Saturday in Shanghai gathering about 700 enterprises from nearly 30 countries and regions around the world.
The international exhibitors at the event, who are from countries like the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, UK, and France, showcased colorful flowers along with their counterparts from various provinces in China.
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