Chrysanthemums produced in China are growing wildly in the domestic market.

Published 2024년 4월 27일

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In March, China imported chrysanthemums to South Korea for the first time as fresh flowers, but they were ultimately discarded due to low quality and unexpected low prices. This incident has sparked concerns among South Korean flower farmers about the potential negative impact on the domestic chrysanthemum market, which is already under threat from Chinese cut flowers. The import was made without soil, using peat moss, raising questions about the quarantine process. The Korea Floriculture Association is calling for stronger quarantine measures and management of the market, as the import is seen as a sign that Chinese chrysanthemums are targeting the domestic consumer market in different forms.

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Last March, it was belatedly confirmed that chrysanthemums from China were imported in the form of flowers. This is the first time that chrysanthemums from China have been brought into the country in the form of fresh flowers rather than cut flowers. According to the Korea Floristics Association and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Chinese chrysanthemum flowers were brought into the country twice in March. It is known that the quantity is equivalent to several containers. The imported chrysanthemums are colored chrysanthemums, which tend to be colorful. The flower industry believes it is an intentional import aimed at domestic demand. According to the industry, April to May is the peak season for chrysanthemum consumption due to National Safety Day (April 16), the April 19 Revolution Anniversary, and the May 18 Democratization Movement Anniversary. An industry official said, “The colors are pretty and they last longer than cut flowers, so there has been quite a ...

Source: Nongmin