AIPH releases 'International Statistics: Flowers and Plants 2018' yearbook

The book, in its 66th year, is based on research and data collection from Leibniz University of Hanover in Hanover, Germany.


The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), in association with Union Fleurs – the International Flower Trade Association, has released the 2018 edition of the "International Statistics: Flowers and Plants 2018" yearbook. This latest volume contains the current available data on the global production and trade of ornamental plants and flowers.

New in this edition are the per capita consumption figures for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Japan and USA. This volume also includes new data on area and production for Indonesia and additional summary information for 41 countries. Trade tables for Egypt and Indonesia have also been added.

This is the 66th volume of the Yearbook which is the most comprehensive collection of data for the ornamental plants and flower industry. It is the result of extensive research and data compiled by Leibniz University of Hanover.

The 2018 Yearbook features over 190 pages of extensive research. Presented as an illustrated, easy-to-use PDF, it contains tables, diagrams and maps of the following:

• Production data from 47 countries
• Detailed country breakdown for 37 countries
• Product comparisons
• Market data and prices
• Global import/export data
• Trade data is also available through Excel spreadsheets

The 2018 Yearbook can be purchased from AIPH in three different variations: Full statistical yearbook (production data and trade data), production data only and trade data only. Discounts apply for students and bookshops.

To purchase a copy of the 2018 edition of the International Statistics – Flowers and Plants Yearbook from AIPH, click here.