Driven by multiple festivals, the Beijing flower market in May saw strong sales and purchases, with imported fresh cut flowers competing for beauty and both quantity and price rising. Reporters found that roses from Ecuador have become popular items nowadays, and tulips from the Netherlands, emperor flowers from South Africa, and orchids from New Zealand are also favored by many citizens.
According to the statistics of Beijing Customs, since May, the capital airport port has ushered in a peak import of fresh cut flowers. At present, 434900 pieces of fresh cut flowers have been imported, with a value of more than 2.8 million yuan. The import of fresh cut flowers from the "the Belt and Road" countries has increased significantly. Suppliers are vigorously pursuing innovation and creativity, and with the surge in order volume, a series of fresh cut flower preservation competitions are taking place.