Rose exports from India are expected to reach a record high around Valentine’s Day this year.
Exporters began shipping rose stems to Europe, West Asia and Australia a week ahead of Valentine’s Day and will send more this week. Friday is the last day for Valentine’s Day export shipments.
Last year, Valentine’s Day fell on a weekend, damping exports.
More than five million rose stems are expected to be exported this year between February 4 and February 14. The sought-after Taj Mahal (red rose) variety costs Rs 12-16 per stem.
“Overlapping demand of the Chinese New
Exporters began shipping rose stems to Europe, West Asia and Australia a week ahead of Valentine’s Day and will send more this week. Friday is the last day for Valentine’s Day export shipments.
Last year, Valentine’s Day fell on a weekend, damping exports.
More than five million rose stems are expected to be exported this year between February 4 and February 14. The sought-after Taj Mahal (red rose) variety costs Rs 12-16 per stem.
“Overlapping demand of the Chinese New