Recorded at Ho Thi Ky flower market (District 10), Dam Sen flower market (District 11) on the morning of February 14, the amount of roses decreased sharply, the price increased 2-5 times compared to normal days.
Ms. Hoang Minh Thuy, an employee at a flower shop in Ho Thi Ky market, said that online orders for the holiday are quite small, and purchasing power at the store is also slower than at this time in previous years.
"The amount of roses coming to the market has decreased by about 30-40%, import prices are also high, so the store combines many different types of flowers to make it easier for customers to choose. This year the store has not received any large orders because customers are also more frugal in spending" - Ms. Minh Thuy said.
Some traders also sell flowers at a price of 200,000 VND/bunch because the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is not favorable. "When it rains, there are few buyers but many goods, so I reduce the profit to sell cheaply to customers" - a trader said.
Currently, Da Lat red roses cost 300,000-350,000 VND/bunch of 10 flowers (depending on the type), imported foreign roses cost 100-150,000 VND/bunch...
"I still choose to buy fresh roses for Valentine's Day every year because it is a symbol of love. This year, the flower price is somewhat higher, I bought a bunch for 550,000 VND, about 10 roses" - Mr. Nguyen Van Duong (living in District 10) shared.
The side of the Hoayeuthuong fresh flower shop (District 3) said that this year, the price of roses increased early, the main reason being the scarcity of red roses in the market, especially during Valentine's Day. The price of imported red roses increased 4-5 times. However, the store only increased the selling price by about 40-50% to keep customers.
Flower shops in Ho Chi Minh City also flexibly adjust prices, combined with renewing the flower market with many designs to attract customers.
