The State Duma wants to raise duties on flowers from abroad

February 27. /MEDIA TALK/. The deputies proposed to increase import tariffs for foreign flower supplies before the March 8 holiday to three euros per kilogram, as well as reduce the value-added tax rate for domestic companies to 10%.

According to the statements of the author of the initiative, Deputy Dmitry Gusev, the Russian flower market remains critically dependent on external supplies. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti. In 2024, the import of floral products reached a level of 70-80%. More than half of all shipments come from the Netherlands. According to Gusev, the increase in tariffs helps to increase the availability of flowers for the population and reduce the volume of foreign supplies.


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Earlier, we wrote that the cost of tulips in Russia has almost equaled the price of roses, including due to the high cost due to the increase in customs duties, which have been 20% since June 2024.