Netherlands considering rose imports from Punjab, says CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says the Netherlands is considering importing roses from the state following discussions during his recent visit.

According to a statement shared by Mann, Dutch officials indicated interest in sourcing roses from Punjab, which he said could offer better-quality flowers at competitive prices. He noted that the Netherlands currently imports roses in large quantities from Ethiopia.

Mann said the discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the horticulture sector, highlighting what he described as untapped opportunities for Punjab farmers in international flower markets. He added that previous efforts to build such trade links with countries like the Netherlands had been limited.

The chief minister said the state government plans to encourage farmers to scale up rose cultivation if export opportunities materialize. He did not provide timelines or details of any formal agreement or trade mechanism.