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Rwanda Generates Revenue from Flower

Rw 1The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)in Rwanda has disclosed that the country exported 43,237 kilograms of flowers, earning $467,544 (Rwf456 million) in the first week of February.
According to NAEB the figures reflect a sharp rise in exports when compared to the previous week when the country exported 19,235 kilograms of flowers, which fetched $126,131 (Rwf123 million).
The data suggests that flower export volumes increased by more than 200 percent while revenues rose by over 300 percent.
It attributed the rise to the increase in demand ahead of the February 14 Valentine’s Day.
Pie Ntwari, the NAEB Communication Specialist said, ''Valentine’s [Day] preparation worldwide has led to more demand for the product.”