The latest research from the Netherlands-based organisation says that Houseplants are relatively rarely given as a present: only 29% of French consumers do so. That percentage has even decreased by 3% compared to 2010. French consumers have specific wishes. They prefer to buy a more mature product. In addition, French gifts are generally lavishly packaged with many colourful decorations.
Every year, FloraHolland collects data regarding the consumption of flowers and plants in many countries. This year, it focused on France.
The ‘Share of Wallet’, or the proportion of disposable income that the French consumer spends on flowers and plants, has declined by 5% in 2015 compared with 2014, and by 13% compared with 2009.
Florist chains
Based on sales, roses remain the great favourites for French consumers. Among plants, the honour goes to the pot orchid. Around 20% of French consumers buy a houseplant monthly. Almost 50% of French consumers do not plan the purchase of a houseplant in advance. The purchase of cut flowers, on the other hand, is impulsive in two out of five cases.
The share of florist chains in the florist channel is strikingly large in France compared to the Netherlands, the UK or Germany. Based on French sales figures, the florist channel is still dominant for cut flowers. This applies also to houseplants, although the competition from the other channels is greater within this category. Online purchasing of flowers and plants is not yet widespread in France, but it is increasing in popularity.
Hotels are 'big spenders' and prefer green plants.
Dominant position of the Netherlands
The Netherlands occupies a dominant position on the French market as a supplier of horticultural products, certainly in terms of cut flowers. France imports much more than it exports on balance.
More insights and figures about cut flowers, houseplants and garden plants can be found in the Facts & Figures Report for France. In it, the various sales channels in France are discussed: florists, garden centres, supermarkets, DIY stores and kiosk, street markets and stalls. It provides detailed information about the average amounts spent in these sales channels. In addition, the import and export flows plus the local production are documented.
FloraHolland says that its Facts & Figures report provides a solid basis for sales strategies, to increase sales volumes or revive them. It is a reference work containing all relevant country information: from macro-data and consumer data to specific horticultural data. With the insights from the report, decisions and create opportunities for sales in countries and/or markets that may not have been considered before can be made.
The Facts & Figures Report for France is available for a fee in Dutch and in English. Those interested in the report about France or the other countries, please contact FloraHolland Customer Services.
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