Fresh flower prices rise ahead of International Women's Day

Quang An night flower market in Tay Ho district of Hanoi has become increasingly hectic and bustling ahead of International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 annually.

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The famous site represents a hugely popular destination for residents of the capital who are looking to purchase flowers.

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The flower market is typically bustling with both sellers and buyers heading to the site several nights before International Women’s Day.

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Many shop owners say that the price of fresh flowers for International Women’s Day on March 8 has increased by about 40% to 50% due to high demand.

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Da Lat roses cost about VND40,000 per flower.

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Such roses are worth VND400,000 per bundle of 10 flowers.

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Elsewhere, yellow and white roses are priced at VND15,000 per flower. The price of lilies depends on different sizes ranging from VND300,000 to VND500,000 per bundle of 10 flowers.

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Giang, 21, says flower prices this year are much higher than previous years. She buys baby roses costing VND200,000 per bunch are quite higher compared to normal days when they were only VND70,000 per bunch.

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The night flower market is at its most crowded and noisiest from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.

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On Hanoi fresh flowers can easily be found being sold by street vendors or at small shops on the sidewalk, attracting a large number of buyers.

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Prices of roses double, meaning many sellers are hesitant to import large amount of roses to purchase.

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Ms. Thanh, shop owner on Kim Ma street, shares that in normal years during International Women’s Day prices of roses hover at around VND20,000 to VND25,000 per flower. However, this year prices have gone up to VND50,000 per flower.

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In addition, prices of accessories such as flower baskets, foam, and paper also skyrocket. This therefore pushes the price of flower bouquets higher compared to normal days.

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Fresh flower prices rise ahead of International Women's Day

VOV.VN - The purchasing demand of fresh flowers and floral products from flower markets and supermarkets in the buildup to International Women’s Day on March 8 pushed prices as high as double compared to previous days.