Cut flowers and flower buds including bouquets, wreaths, floral baskets and similar articles

CPC v2.1 Code: 01962

About cut flowers and flower buds including bouquets, wreaths, floral baskets and similar articles

cpc code 01962 covers the production and trade of cut flowers and flower buds, including bouquets, wreaths, floral baskets, and similar decorative articles. This industry plays a vital role in the global horticulture and floriculture sectors, providing a wide range of aesthetically pleasing products that are in high demand for various occasions and settings. The cut flower industry is an important contributor to the broader agricultural economy, generating significant revenue and employment opportunities across the supply chain.

Production process

The production of cut flowers and flower buds involves several key steps. Growers typically start by cultivating a variety of flower species, carefully tending to the plants and ensuring optimal growing conditions. Once the flowers reach maturity, they are carefully harvested, often by hand, to preserve their delicate nature. The harvested flowers are then processed, which may include sorting, grading, and packaging, before being transported to distribution centers or directly to retailers and consumers.

Production inputs

The cut flower industry relies on a range of inputs, including fertile soil, greenhouse or field cultivation space, specialized equipment for planting, harvesting, and processing, as well as transportation and logistics infrastructure. Growers also require access to a skilled workforce, as well as various agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to ensure the health and quality of their flower crops.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 01962 is cut flowers and flower buds, which are consumed by a wide range of industries and end-users. These products are used in the production of 01963 Bouquets, floral baskets and similar floral arrangements, 01964 Wreaths and similar articles, and are also sold directly to consumers for personal use or as gifts. The cut flower industry's output also serves as an input for the 96320 Retail trade services of cut flowers and flower buds and 96330 Retail trade services of plants industries.

Family tree for cut flowers and flower buds including bouquets, wreaths, floral baskets and similar articles

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