Dounan Flower Market, located in Yunnan Province, China, is experiencing a surge of activity as International Women’s Day on March 8 approaches. As the second-largest fresh-cut flower trading market in the world, Dounan is supplying an average of 5.86 million stems daily, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. During this peak season, online trade has also risen by 50%.
The market not only highlights China’s strength in flower production but also showcases the growing interest of young consumers. Yunnan’s flower industry has become an important player globally. In 2024, flower transactions at Dounan reached a value of 11.57 billion yuan (approximately 1.61 billion USD), and the market has maintained its leadership in China’s flower trade for 25 consecutive years.
As a symbol of China’s dominance in the global flower market, Dounan continues to serve as a key hub supporting both domestic and international trade. With approximately 1.5 million hectares dedicated to flower cultivation, China has become the world’s largest flower producer, and the industry’s growth further reinforces China’s strength in global trade.