Türkiye exports 80 million flowers to 35 countries for International Women’s Day

Türkiye exported some 80 million flowers to 35 countries, primarily the Netherlands and the UK, for International Women’s Day on March 8, Anadolu reports. The main varieties being prepared include carnations and hyacinths.

İsmail Yılmaz, chair of the Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters’ Association, told Anadolu that shipments for the occasion are almost complete as greenhouses finalize their last orders.

According to Yılmaz, the Turkish cut flower sector has been more active this year than in 2025, with orders rising by about 15%. “Last year, we exported $9 million worth of flowers for International Women’s Day, and this year we made a turnover of around $12 million,” he said.

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