Wholesale of flowers and plants

NACE code 46.22 covers the wholesale trade of flowers, plants, seeds, and related horticultural items. This industry plays a vital role in the global supply chain, connecting growers and producers with retailers, florists, and other businesses that require a steady supply of high-quality floral and plant products. As a key component of the broader agricultural and horticultural sectors, the wholesale flower and plant trade contributes significantly to economic activity and employment in many countries around the world.

The main production techniques in the wholesale flower and plant industry involve the cultivation, harvesting, processing, and distribution of a wide variety of floral and plant products. Growers and producers use advanced greenhouse technologies, hydroponics, and other modern farming methods to cultivate flowers, plants, and related items. Post-harvest processing may include sorting, grading, packaging, and cold storage to ensure the products maintain their freshness and quality during transportation and distribution.

The primary inputs required for the wholesale flower and plant industry include land, water, fertilizers, pesticides, and specialized greenhouse or nursery equipment. Skilled labor is also a critical input, as the cultivation and handling of delicate floral and plant products requires significant expertise. Additionally, the industry relies on efficient transportation and logistics networks to move its products from production sites to wholesale distribution centers and ultimately to retailers and end-users.

The main outputs of the wholesale flower and plant industry are the diverse range of floral and plant products, including cut flowers, potted plants, seeds, bulbs, and other horticultural items. These outputs are primarily consumed by 47.76 Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores, 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, and 96.03 Funeral and related activities industries, as well as individual consumers.