Netherlands Flower Industry

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting drop in demand for the flower industry, the Netherlands’ flower producers are destroying most of their produce during the peak season.

Effect of COVID-19

The demand for flowers usually peaks in March in Netherlands. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, the producers were forced to destroy about 80% of their flower production. Some of the flowers were given away to health workers to show their appreciation, but most of the produce were sent for composting- marking a major loss to the industry. Many of the producers are at the risk of going bankrupt.

About the Dutch Flower Industry

Netherlands is the centre of the European flower market. Aalsmeer in Netherlands is the largest flower market in the world. Even in 1995, the industry added 8 billion Euro to the country’s trade balance. It accounts for 35% of the international flower and plant exports.

Keukenhof Flower Park

The Keukenhof Flower Park is one of the largest flower gardens in the world. It is located in the western part of Netherlands. It is famously known as the ‘Garden of Europe’. It is most known for its tulips. The March to May period marks the peak tourist season for tulip viewing. It had been closed down due to the ongoing pandemic.