Flower production in Russia by the end of 2024 will exceed the previous level by 3-5%

In the past five years, excluding 2024 and last year, Russia has seen a significant increase of 57.7% in its flower production. The country's production is projected to surpass the 2023 figures by 3-5%. The Central Federal District is the primary region for flower production, which is concentrated in roses, tulips, chrysanthemums, gerberas, and lilies. The government is considering extending a preferential lending program to further support the domestic floriculture industry.

Over the past five years, excluding last year, flower production in the country has increased by 57.7% The production of flower products in Russia based on the results of last year will exceed the 2023 figure by 3-5%. This is stated in the materials prepared for the trip of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to the Podosinki greenhouse complex in Dmitrov near Moscow. According to Rosstat, in 2023, 393.5 million cut flowers and flower buds were produced in the organized sector in the Russian Federation. In general, over the past five years, excluding 2024, flower production in the country has increased by 57.7%. The main crops grown in greenhouse complexes are roses, tulips, chrysanthemums, gerberas, and lilies. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, rose production exceeds 180 million pieces (cut). The main flower production is concentrated in the subjects of the Central Federal District (35%). Next come the regions of the Volga (33%), Northwestern (12.3%) and Southern ...