Earlier this Summer, British Flower Industry data from 2023 was updated by DEFRA. It was good news for British growers and florists wanting to work more with British flowers, and the sustainable weddings movement!
🌸 In 2023, the value of stems grown and sold in the UK increased from 2022
💐British production was calculated at £179million, up from £165million in 2022
🌻 Fewer stems (by value) were imported and exported in 2023 too - Imports were £761.8 million, down from £869.1 Million in 2022!
This means that as a proportion of the total stems sold in the UK last year, more were British than in previous years. In fact the proportion of British flowers has been increasing now for over 5 years. It’s still the minority of what’s sold in the UK but UK growers are consistently gaining market share.
The stats are revealing in other ways too - Check our Harriet's blog post about the numbers (with links to the data sheets for your own perusal) where she explains why we shouldn’t be talking percentages, ESPECIALLY OLD INACCURATE ONES!, and other issues that arise from looking at the stats! Ultimately, it’s a good news story for those committed to British flowers!
Three Cheers to the British Flower Farmers 🌻🌸🎉
Post adapted from @cumberlandflowerfarm original post on 15 July. Blog post: https://www.cumberlandflowerfarm.co.uk/blog/great-news-for-britishcut-flower-industry
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