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Today we are featuring an AFIA webinar recording with Augusto Solano, President of Asocolflores, sharing key insights on current developments impacting Colombia’s flower industry.
Our Industry
Economic Impact in the United States
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The floral import industry makes up 80% of the flowers in the US market.
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In 2023, the United States imported $2.3 billion in flowers
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In 2023, 87% of imported flowers (by weight) came through South Florida ports. Other most used port districts around the country are Los Angeles and New York.
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In 2023, more than 91% of imported stems came through Miami International Airport.
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The importing cut flower industry creates over 6,000 local jobs and about 200,000 jobs across the country that depend on the imported fresh cut flowers.
Guilt-free and impactful flowers beyond borders
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Where do flowers come from? Colombia 58%, Ecuador 25%, Canada 4%, Netherlands 4%, Mexico 3%, others 5%.
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90% of the flowers imported by the U.S. are grown in developing countries.
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In Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Costa Rica alone an estimated 398,000 formal jobs are created by the flower industry, most of them are women heads of household in rural areas.
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A majority of imported flowers imported are grown under socially and environmentally responsible conditions.
AFIA In The Media
A rose's journey: From the airport to your house CBS Channel 4 report February 11, 2025
Miami International Airport, PortMiami plan cutting-edge trade amenity
US: Association of Floral Importers of Florida works towards GSP renewal
