Iran exports over 12,000 tons of flowers, ornamental plants
in 1 year

12,300 tons of flowers and ornamental plants worth about
$10.4 million were exported from the country in the past Iranian calendar year
1401 (ended on March 20), an official said.

Elham Fatahifar, the acting director of the Greenhouses and
Ornamental Plants Affairs Office of the ministry, added that most of the
exported flowers and ornamental plants were potted plants, ornamental trees and
shrubs, and a small part were cut flowers.

Iran has 17th place in the world in the production of
flowers and ornamental plants, but it is ranked 107th in terms of export.

Considering the high potential and volume of import of
flowers and ornamental plants by the Persian Gulf littoral states and Central
Asian countries, in order to increase the share of Iran in the world markets,
it is necessary to adopt effective and targeted policies in order to solve the
problems in the way of production and export of flowers and ornamental plants.

As reported, it is possible for Iran to export more than one
billion dollars of flowers and ornamental plants per year, and the officials of
the Agriculture Ministry also emphasize the export capabilities of the
country’s flower and ornamental plant sector.