75 million branches of flowers from Türkiye to 34 countries on March 8, International Women's Day

75 million branches from Türkiye for International Women's Day
Due to International Women's Day on March 8, Türkiye sent 75 million branches of cut flowers to 34 different countries. While a 10 percent increase was achieved compared to last year's exports, a total of $ 9 million exports was realized. Ornamental plants and products Exporters' Association Chairman Ismail Yilmaz, flowers are made with trucks, but future demands will be sent by plane, he said.

The role of women in the flower sector
Yilmaz, the flower sector is an important source of livelihood especially for women stressed. In Türkiye, approximately 60 thousand decares of flowers planting flowers, 80 percent of the employees in the sector consists of women was expressed. Women carefully pack the flowers they collect in greenhouses and ensure that they are distributed worldwide. Yilmaz, "Our women prepared by these flowers, women around the world set out to make women happy," he said.

Target countries of exports and increasing demand
While the Netherlands was the country where Türkiye is the country where the most flowers, England, Germany, Bulgaria and Romania were among the most important buyers. Yilmaz, Ukraine and Russia in the war, such as countries such as flowers said. The demand for Türkiye's flower export continues to grow in parallel with increasing interest in meaningful and economic gifts.

Female Employees: They distribute happiness with hand labor
Muazzez Tekeli, who has been working in the flower industry for about 25 years, said that the flowers are the most beautiful gift that makes every woman's face laugh. On the other hand, Duray Yildiz, who has been in the sector for 30 years, said that working with flowers gives him energy. Yildiz, "Flowers we prepared with hand labor, will be given to make women around the world happy," he said.

Source: Cumha - Cumhur News Agency