Statistics Canada recently released the 2006 Greenhouse,
Sod and Nursery Industries report. The survey is done annually to take
a look at the economic situation of these industries.
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| Greenhouse cut flower production, Canada 2006 |
The report found an increase in amount of sales brought in by retail florists. Last year, Statistics Canada counted $175.5 million in retail florist sales, up from $171 million in 2005. Wholesalers nearly doubled these sales, making $332.3 million in 2006 compared to $322.7 million in 2005.
On the greenhouse side of things, growers in the flowers and plant category reported $1.52 billion in the sales of flowers and plants last year. Wholesalers were the largest purchasers of these products followed by the public. Potted plants represented the biggest seller, bringing in $679 million in sales. Popular potted plants included geraniums and tropical varieties. Gerberas and tulips topped the popular cut flowers list.
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