{"id":571,"date":"2026-03-20T14:59:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-agri.com\/vietnam-agri\/vietnam-flower-dalat\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T00:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:31:33","slug":"vietnam-flower-dalat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-agri.com\/en\/vietnam-agri\/vietnam-flower-dalat\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam's cut-flower industry: Da Lat and Tet demand"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"I'm thinking about sourcing flowers in Vietnam, but which growing areas can I trust?\" Many people have this very question.<\/p>\n

This article explains the full picture of Vietnam's floriculture industry in detail, from the production base of the Da Lat highlands to the main varieties, export markets, and Tet demand.<\/p>\n

The Da Lat Highlands: the center of Vietnam's floriculture industry<\/h2>\n

When it comes to flower-growing areas in Vietnam, the first that comes up is Da Lat (\u0110\u00e0 L\u1ea1t). It is a highland city in Lam Dong province at about 1,500 m elevation, with an annual average temperature of around 18\u00b0C. Though in a tropical country, it maintains a cool climate ideal for growing flowers.<\/p>\n

The floriculture area around Da Lat reaches about 8,000 hectares. This region accounts for roughly 80% of Vietnam's total cut-flower production. A diverse range of growers, from local smallholders to large foreign-owned farms, keeps shipping year-round.<\/p>\n

Three reasons Da Lat is chosen as a flower-growing area<\/h3>\n
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  1. A cool climate<\/strong>: stable at 15\u201325\u00b0C year-round, so flower quality holds up well<\/li>\n
  2. Abundant water resources<\/strong>: irrigation using the mountains' spring water and rivers is easy to carry out<\/li>\n
  3. Logistics infrastructure<\/strong>: about 300 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, with well-developed refrigerated-truck transport<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Main varieties: the characteristics and scale of roses, chrysanthemums, and orchids<\/h2>\n

    Let's sort out the three major flower types that underpin Vietnam's floriculture industry. Growing costs, demand destinations, and price ranges differ greatly by type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Variety<\/th>\nAnnual output (estimated)<\/th>\nMain use<\/th>\nMain export destinations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Roses<\/td>\nAbout 300 million stems<\/td>\nGifts and decoration<\/td>\nJapan, China, EU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Chrysanthemums<\/td>\nAbout 200 million stems<\/td>\nAltar flowers and ceremonies<\/td>\nJapan, Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Orchids (Dendrobium)<\/td>\nAbout 50 million pots<\/td>\nGifts and interiors<\/td>\nJapan, Taiwan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Roses (Rosa)<\/h3>\n

    Da Lat roses are known for their vivid colors and long vase life. A rich range of colors is available, including red, pink, white, and yellow. In the Japanese market, brand recognition as \"Da Lat roses\" is growing, and they are increasingly stocked by high-end flower shops.<\/p>\n

    Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum)<\/h3>\n

    In Japan and Korea, where demand for altar flowers runs deep, Vietnamese chrysanthemums are gaining presence. Centered on standard colors such as white, yellow, and purple, they are valued for a stable supply year-round. Because the unit price per bunch can be kept relatively low, they are increasingly stocked by mass retailers and supermarkets.<\/p>\n

    Orchids (Orchid)<\/h3>\n

    Centered on Dendrobium, production of moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) is also expanding gradually. Orchids fetch higher unit prices than other cut flowers and sell consistently as corporate gifts. Moth orchids destined for Japan are managed under strict quality control from production through shipment.<\/p>\n

    The domestic consumer market: new demand from urbanization<\/h2>\n

    Flower consumption within Vietnam is steadily rising too. Of the roughly 100 million population, about 40% live in urban areas, and that share grows year by year. As disposable income rises, the culture of \"giving flowers\" is taking hold as part of lifestyle.<\/p>\n

    The main domestic consumption scenes are as follows.<\/p>\n