BLR Airport ships over 44 million roses, 35% YoY growth

BLR Airport has reported a processing of 44 million rose stems weighing 1,649 metric tonnes (MT) for 22 international and 38 domestic destinations this season. This marks a remarkable 50 per cent year-on-year growth in stems processing, and a 35 per cent YoY increase in tonnage. During this phase, the international rose shipments saw a 51 per cent increase in tonnage and an 86 per cent rise in stem count, with key destinations including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sharjah, Kuwait, Auckland, Amman, Manila, Riyadh, Colombo, and Abu Dhabi. Domestically, 1,344 MT of roses were transported — a 32 per cent increase, with major shipments heading to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bagdogra, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Agartala, and Chandigarh. This year, BLR Airport also expanded its floral footprint, adding new destinations like Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Beirut, Tokyo, Bahrain, and Dammam.