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June 27, 2007 Your weekly industry news and business trends update from SAF
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Ecuadorian Rose Value Grows

The value of fresh cut flowers coming into the U.S. from Ecuador grew to $141.4 million in 2006, up from approximately $129.3 million in 2005. Roses, which were valued at almost $83 million in 2006 accounted for 58 percent of the total cut flower import value from Ecuador.

Value of Ecuadorian Roses vs. Cut Flowers

Source: USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service

--Ira Silvergleit
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