US EditionTariffs Threaten Colombian Flower Industry Amid Valentine's Day Rush
A 10% U.S. tariff, stronger Colombian peso, and rising wages threaten margins for growers who rely on Valentine’s Day, which accounts for 20% of annual flower sales, Asocolflores said.
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The South American country is the second largest flower exporter in the world, with 80% of the production going to the Americans
With Valentine's Day, traditionally celebrated on February 14th, approaching, many people will express their love with flowers. To meet the largest demand of the year in the flower market, florists in Colombia, a South American country, are working hard to pack flowers and airlift them to destinations around the world.
Valentine’s Day fuels 6% growth in Avianca Cargo’s US flower traffic
Avianca Cargo has reported transporting more than 19,000 tonnes of flowers from Colombia to the US during the 2026 Valentine’s Day season, recording… The post Valentine’s Day fuels 6% growth in Avianca Cargo’s US flower traffic appeared first on Aviation Business News.
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