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Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry
07-May-2012 15:24 IST
Exports of Flowers
The state-wise data of export of tulip flower is not maintained. However, tulips are grown in Kashmir region of J&K and negligible quantities are also known to be cultivated in North Eastern States.
India’s share in the horticulture export in comparison to other Asian countries is 3.85% and it occupies 6th position amongst them.
The details of variety-wise export of flowers under HS code 0603 during the last three years are as given below:
ITCHS
Description
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11 (Upto Dec'11)
Qty(KGS)
Val(INR)
06031100
Roses
176527
32629960
998234
165862381
1270963
236810985
06031200
Carnations
1085
363354
20191
2710459
82965
11458957
06031300
Orchids
30960
3985853
4852
331771
06031400
Chrysanthemums
36
14049
579
81095
400
137396
06031900
Other, Fresh Cut Flowers & Flower Buds
2424218
389854591
1740330
236897374
565793
77637360
06039000
Other Cut Flowers & Flower Buds Suitable For Bouquets/For Ornamental Purposes
7473538
710865779
6237409
593326141
9905637
844698653
Total
10106364
1137713586
8996743
998877450
11830610
1171075122
Source: DGCI&S; Note: The complete data on annual basis for 2011-12 is not yet available.
The value of exports of horticulture products during 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 are Rs.4147.97 crore, Rs.4957.44 crore and Rs.4317.28 crore respectively. The complete data on annual basis for 2011-12 is not yet available.
The Government is taking steps to encourage exports of agro products, including horticulture products through measures and incentives under Plan schemes of the Commodity Boards and Export Promotion Councils. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce is also implementing various Schemes to extend financial assistance to the eligible exporters registered with it to boost the overall agri exports. Besides these measures, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has put in place various schemes namely Market Development Assistance (MDA), Market Assistance Initiative (MAI), Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities(ASIDE), Vishesh Krishi and Gram Upaj Yojana, Focus Product Scheme, Focus Market Scheme, Town of Export Excellence, etc. to provide assistance to encourage exports. Trade delegations are also mounted to penetrate foreign markets and Buyer –Seller Meets are organized to assist the potential exports.
This information was given by Shri Jyotiradiya M. Scindia, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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