Kigali, Rwanda — Rwanda is preparing for its participation in the prestigious International Floriculture Trade Fair( IFTF) in the Netherlands from November 5- 7, 2024. This marks the country’s eighth successive appearance at the event, which has established itself as a crucial institution in the global floriculture sector over the once 14 times. Rwanda’s continued involvement highlights the country’s growing presence in the transnational flowery and horticultural requests.
Last time, the IFTF attracted over 300 agrarian and flowery business drivers from 120 countries, drawing around 40,000 attendees. This emotional turnout underscores the show’s significance as a major global business for flowers, shops, and horticultural products. For Rwanda, participation in the IFTF has come a vital occasion to expand its request reach and connect with transnational buyers, strengthening its position in the global floriculture assiduity.
The Rwandan delegation at this time’s IFTF will include crucial representatives from the National Agriculture Export Development Board( NAEB) and Bella Flowers, in collaboration with the Rwandan Delegacy in the Netherlands. According to NAEB officers, the event serves as a strategic platform to show Rwanda’s flowery products, foster new business connections, and gain precious perceptivity into transnational request trends.
Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, the former Rwandan Ambassador to the Netherlands, emphasized the show’s significance for enhancing the visibility and value of Rwandan flowers on the global stage. He explained,” We forcefully believe that the flower husbandry sector, which we started lower than ten times agone
, will continue to grow. As we expand, so too does the request for our products.” Nduhungirehe’s statement reflects the sanguinity and confidence girding Rwanda’s flowery assiduity, which has endured rapid-fire development in recent times.
NAEB statistics show a positive trend in Rwanda’s horticultural exports, with the country making significant strides in its flower product. During the 2022- 2023 period, Rwanda exported over 23 million rose kids and further than eight million spring flowers, generating roughly$ 4.5 million in profit. Remarkably, 98 of these exports were directed to the Netherlands, which remains Rwanda’s largest request for flowers. still, arising requests in Australia and the UK are also getting important destinations for Rwandan flowers, further diversifying Rwanda’s import base.
Rwandan actors in former editions of the IFTF have expressed their enthusiasm for the exposure and networking openings the fair provides. Karemera Annonciathe, CEO of Bright Harvest, participated his reflections after attending the IFTF for the first time, noting the significance of flowery investments and the need for further different flower kinds in Rwanda.” I realized there are numerous flowers that we warrant in the transnational request, pressing the types we need to cultivate in Rwanda,” he said. This sapience speaks to the ongoing development of Rwanda’s flower assiduity and the eventuality for expansion through the civilization of new flower kinds that appeal to transnational consumers.
also, Ugeziwe Janvier, representing Duhamic- Adri, was agitated to show over 18 different kinds of Rwandan- overgrown flowers at the fair. He stressed the strong interest from buyers, emphasizing the eventuality for Rwanda to increase its share in the global flowery request. The horticultural sector has proven to be a economic assiduity for Rwanda, with earnings from flowers alone exceeding$ 6.85 million in the 2021/22 financial time. When combined with earnings from fruits and vegetables, the total earnings from the agrarian sector exceeded$ 42.86 million in recent times, further demonstrating the profitable impact of the floriculture assiduity.
The Rwandan Delegacy in the Netherlands has also blazoned that attendees of the IFTF can visit the Rwanda Stand, located at cell number 5.06 in Hall C. This stage will give callers with an occasion to explore Rwanda’s immolations in the flowery assiduity, meet with original directors, and learn further about the country’s burgeoning horticultural sector. The presence of Rwandan representatives at this global event wo n’t only boost the visibility of Rwandan flowers but also serve as a platform for knowledge- sharing and collaboration with crucial players in the transnational floriculture request.
As Rwanda continues to develop its agrarian exports, participation in global events like the IFTF plays a pivotal part in fostering growth and establishing a strong global presence in the floriculture request. Rwanda’s flower assiduity has made emotional progress since its commencement, and with ongoing investments and hookups, it’s poised to continue thriving in the coming times. The government’s commitment to supporting the sector, along with the country’s favorable climate and professed pool, makes Rwanda an seductive destination for transnational buyers and investors seeking high- quality flowery products.
Overall, Rwanda’s participation in the 2024 IFTF represents a significant corner in the country’s trip to getting a crucial player in the global floriculture request. By staking on transnational openings and erecting strong connections with buyers and assiduity leaders, Rwanda is setting the stage for long- term success in the horticultural sector. As the country’s flower assiduity continues to grow, it’s poised to contribute significantly to Rwanda’s profitable development while enhancing its character as a source of decoration flowery products for transnational requests.
