Yunnan Flower Exports Maintain Strong Growth Ahead of IFEX Kunming 2026
Yunnan flower exports surged 60.5% in 2025 as IFEX Kunming 2026 gears up for global buyers.
Yunnan, China, August 21, 2026 --(PR.com)-- China's leading floriculture province recorded 60.5% export growth in 2025 as international buyers prepare to gather at RX's IFEX Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo this September.
Yunnan, China's leading producer and exporter of fresh-cut flowers, reached another export milestone in 2025, with exports totaling RMB 1.22 billion (USD 170 million), up 60.5% year on year and ranking No. 1 nationwide for the seventh consecutive year.
Nationwide, China's flower exports totaled USD 579 million in 2025, with fresh-cut flowers accounting for USD 228 million, up 44.3% year on year. Yunnan-grown blooms are now exported to 64 countries and regions across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe, including Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The strong export performance highlights the growing international importance of Yunnan's floriculture sector and provides the backdrop for IFEX Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo 2026, organized by RX, which will bring together growers, breeders, suppliers and buyers from around the world to explore new sourcing and partnership opportunities.
The export growth reflects Yunnan's unique natural and industrial advantages: 130,000 hectares of flower cultivation, a multi-billion-yuan floriculture industry, and production of roughly seven out of every 10 fresh-cut flowers sold in China. Dedicated green channels at Kunming Changshui International Airport, combined with 24/7 customs clearance, move freshly harvested flowers from farm to freight aircraft in less than 20 hours—well within the industry's critical 36-hour freshness window for international shipments.
As global demand grows, RX's IFEX Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo 2026 will bring growers, breeders and buyers together to explore new varieties, technology and cross-border partnerships, further supporting international trade across the floriculture supply chain. Building on the success of the 2025 edition, the exhibition will take place September 18–20 across 80,000 square meters, featuring four sectors—flowers, coffee, tropical plants and berries—and more than 600 exhibitors with an estimated 45,000 trade buyers.
This year's show features the Netherlands and Colombia as Official Countries of Honor, alongside national pavilions hosted by Thailand, Malaysia and other key flower-producing economies. Leading international exhibitors include Legro, Van Egmond, Prime Flowers, Vince Mark, Schreurs, Deliflor, Pindstrup, Rijkland, De Ruiter, Van den Berg, Hasfarm, Florensis, Chrysal, BVB, Armada, Red Peony, Ridder, Van Iperen, NaanDanJain, Hortimed, Holex, Floricultura, Priva, Hoogendoorn, Anthura, Jiff and more.
Two dedicated programs support cross-border buyers:
Yunnan Flowers Export Zone: Direct sourcing with Yunnan's leading flower growers.
Yunnan Flowers Going Global International Forum: Expert presentations on export policy, customs compliance, taxation, market trends and logistics.
The exhibition gives buyers direct access to China's leading flower growers, international breeding companies and suppliers of tropical plants, berries and specialty coffee, helping them diversify sourcing and establish new supplier relationships in a single visit.
Organized by RX, IFEX Kunming 2026 provides an international platform for sourcing, technology exchange and long-term business partnerships across the global floriculture industry. The event reflects RX's ongoing commitment to connecting global industry stakeholders and supporting trade growth across the floriculture sector. Pre-registration is now open for global buyers, media and trade professionals.
Plan Your Visit
Dates: September 18–20, 2026
Venue: Hall 4-10, Kunming Dianchi International Convention & Exhibition Center, China
Website: https://www.ifexflowerexpo.com/en-gb.html
Online Registration: https://reed.infosalons.com.cn/reg/IFEX26/registeren/login?type=188IVH
More Information: ifex@rxglobal.com, +86-10-5933 9349
About RX
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. Through a portfolio of international events, RX helps customers understand markets, source products and complete transactions across multiple industries and regions worldwide.
Yunnan, China's leading producer and exporter of fresh-cut flowers, reached another export milestone in 2025, with exports totaling RMB 1.22 billion (USD 170 million), up 60.5% year on year and ranking No. 1 nationwide for the seventh consecutive year.
Nationwide, China's flower exports totaled USD 579 million in 2025, with fresh-cut flowers accounting for USD 228 million, up 44.3% year on year. Yunnan-grown blooms are now exported to 64 countries and regions across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe, including Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The strong export performance highlights the growing international importance of Yunnan's floriculture sector and provides the backdrop for IFEX Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo 2026, organized by RX, which will bring together growers, breeders, suppliers and buyers from around the world to explore new sourcing and partnership opportunities.
The export growth reflects Yunnan's unique natural and industrial advantages: 130,000 hectares of flower cultivation, a multi-billion-yuan floriculture industry, and production of roughly seven out of every 10 fresh-cut flowers sold in China. Dedicated green channels at Kunming Changshui International Airport, combined with 24/7 customs clearance, move freshly harvested flowers from farm to freight aircraft in less than 20 hours—well within the industry's critical 36-hour freshness window for international shipments.
As global demand grows, RX's IFEX Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo 2026 will bring growers, breeders and buyers together to explore new varieties, technology and cross-border partnerships, further supporting international trade across the floriculture supply chain. Building on the success of the 2025 edition, the exhibition will take place September 18–20 across 80,000 square meters, featuring four sectors—flowers, coffee, tropical plants and berries—and more than 600 exhibitors with an estimated 45,000 trade buyers.
This year's show features the Netherlands and Colombia as Official Countries of Honor, alongside national pavilions hosted by Thailand, Malaysia and other key flower-producing economies. Leading international exhibitors include Legro, Van Egmond, Prime Flowers, Vince Mark, Schreurs, Deliflor, Pindstrup, Rijkland, De Ruiter, Van den Berg, Hasfarm, Florensis, Chrysal, BVB, Armada, Red Peony, Ridder, Van Iperen, NaanDanJain, Hortimed, Holex, Floricultura, Priva, Hoogendoorn, Anthura, Jiff and more.
Two dedicated programs support cross-border buyers:
Yunnan Flowers Export Zone: Direct sourcing with Yunnan's leading flower growers.
Yunnan Flowers Going Global International Forum: Expert presentations on export policy, customs compliance, taxation, market trends and logistics.
The exhibition gives buyers direct access to China's leading flower growers, international breeding companies and suppliers of tropical plants, berries and specialty coffee, helping them diversify sourcing and establish new supplier relationships in a single visit.
Organized by RX, IFEX Kunming 2026 provides an international platform for sourcing, technology exchange and long-term business partnerships across the global floriculture industry. The event reflects RX's ongoing commitment to connecting global industry stakeholders and supporting trade growth across the floriculture sector. Pre-registration is now open for global buyers, media and trade professionals.
Plan Your Visit
Dates: September 18–20, 2026
Venue: Hall 4-10, Kunming Dianchi International Convention & Exhibition Center, China
Website: https://www.ifexflowerexpo.com/en-gb.html
Online Registration: https://reed.infosalons.com.cn/reg/IFEX26/registeren/login?type=188IVH
More Information: ifex@rxglobal.com, +86-10-5933 9349
About RX
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. Through a portfolio of international events, RX helps customers understand markets, source products and complete transactions across multiple industries and regions worldwide.
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https://www.ifexflowerexpo.com/en-gb/about.html
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+86 186 0116 5038
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