Rose Bud Limited and Mairye Estate flower growers have represented Uganda at the third International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX). The expo kicks off on Friday at Oshwal Center, in Parklands, Nairobi. The two flower growers: Rose Bud Limited and Mairye Estate participated in IFTEX on their own. Participating in IFTEX is vital in creating exposure and securing market for flowers on the international floriculture market.

The International Floriculture Trade Expo is a promotional tool, creating a bigger export growth opportunity for flowers through direct sales.

About 80% of Uganda’s flower exports go to direct sales while the rest go to the auction. Uganda started flower exports in 1993.

Rosebud Limited, located off Entebbe Road, is the largest exporter of Sweetheart Cut roses from East Africa and largest exporter of roses from Uganda.

The farm produces approximately 40% of total Ugandan flower exports. Mairye, which is located in Ntinda Village, Busukuma Sub-county, Wakiso District, produces half that amount.

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