Fresh flowers increase in price, gifts 'reign' on October 20

Fresh flowers price increase suddenly

According to a survey in Nghe An, the types ofFresh flowers increase in price near holidays, there are types of prices that are double or even triple the previous price.

Specifically, roses increased from 3,000 - 5,000 VND/branch to 10,000 - 15,000 VND/branch; lilies increased from 10,000 VND/branch to 20,000 VND/branch; chrysanthemums increased by 3,000 - 5,000 VND/branch; hydrangeas increased from 2,000 - 3,000 VND/branch... Imported flowers also increased in price, such as: Ecuadorian roses cost 50,000 - 60,000 VND/flower; Kunming roses (China) cost about 20,000 - 30,000 VND/branch; peony chrysanthemums cost 45,000 - 50,000 VND/branch...

Flowers are expensive and due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, the fresh flower market is quite gloomy. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Currently, the simplest and most popular flower basket costs 150,000 - 250,000 VND/basket, while a decent flower basket costs from 300,000 - 500,000 VND, and for flower baskets arranged according to special requests of customers, they cost a million or more.

Flower shops are importing limited quantities of fresh flowers because of high prices and difficulty in selling. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Ms. Vo Thu Huong, owner of a fresh flower shop on Thanh Thai Street (Vinh City) said: “The price of flowers skyrocketed near the holidays. The reason is that when the epidemic broke out, famous flower growing villages in Hanoi, Da Lat, etc. were all stuck in output, had to cut down and grow short-term vegetables instead. In addition, there were continuous heavy rains, many types of flowers were crushed and damaged, making transportation difficult. Therefore, near the holidays, flowers became scarce and prices increased.”

Many people choose wax flowers, flowers made from candy, real money... instead. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Prices are rising, business peoplefresh flowers in Vinhalso limit the import of goods, because the demand for buying flowers as gifts on this holiday has slowed down due to the impact of the Covid 19 epidemic.

Fresh flowers are expensive so many people choose wax flowers, silk flowers or flowers made from cakes, jellies...

Gift items "reign"

Practical gifts such as cosmetics, functional foods... "reign" on this holiday. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Because fresh flowers are expensive, many people have switched from giving flowers to giving gifts, especially cosmetics. Therefore,gift marketThis year is also quite exciting, with diverse designs and types, from fashion items, cosmetics to high-end jewelry.

Identifying this as one of the peak business occasions of the year, therefore, to stimulate shopping, gift, cosmetic and fashion shops all launch promotional discounts, buy gift combos and get 0 VND vouchers, free shipping, free gift wrapping, free designed cards...

Fruit baskets with decorative flowers are quite popular during this time. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Ms. Do Thuy An, owner of an import store chain in Vinh city, said: “Due to the epidemic and economic difficulties, many people choose practical gifts such as cosmetics, fruit baskets, health care functional food gift baskets, etc. instead of elaborate flower baskets. For each order, in addition to a 15% discount, we offer free delivery to the recipient, support packaging and accompanying greeting cards. Up to now, our stores have received about 300 orders of all kinds. During the 3 peak days of the holiday, the store had to hire 10 employees to check orders, wrap gifts, and ship gifts.”

Flower delivery and gift delivery services are chosen by many people during the current epidemic. Photo: Thanh Phuc

In addition, capturing the fast and convenient trend, stores also launch convenient and practical "integrated" gift boxes. The gifts in the box will be divided into different themes, such as cosmetics including: Perfume, lipstick, powder or shampoo, shower gel, bath sponge; household gift sets of pepper grinders, baking tools, oil sprayers... The price of each gift set above ranges from 200,000 - 800,000 VND/set, or customers can freely choose individual items to put in the box.

Mr. Phan Tuan Vinh, a customer in Ha Huy Tap ward, said: “Instead of buying a flower basket for five to seven hundred thousand, this holiday I chose to buy a cosmetic gift box including shampoo, conditioner and shower gel with a decorative rose and a greeting card. It is practical, convenient and economical, suitable for the family's financial situation during this period.”