3. abril 2026
Flower Sourcing in Ethiopia : Visit to HortiFlora Expo in Addis Ababa (March 24–26)
🌍 Flower Sourcing in Ethiopia: Visit to HortiFlora Expo in Addis Ababa (March 24–26)
From March 24th to 26th, I had the opportunity to attend the HortiFlora Expo in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa — one of the most important events in the East African flower industry.
For Lisa’s Flowers Export, this was an important step to strengthen our network both in Ethiopia and Kenya, where we work closely with farms as a roses exporter from Kenya and develop our sourcing as a wholesale flower supplier from Ethiopia.
The event brought together a wide range of growers, exporters, and international professionals, offering valuable insights into the evolution of the market.
🌹 A Strong Presence of High-Quality Suppliers
The exhibition featured a diverse mix of Ethiopian farms and international companies, including growers with Dutch expertise.
A wide range of products was showcased:
- Premium roses
- Spray roses
- Summer flowers
- New and exclusive varieties
👉 What stood out most was the overall quality.
Some farms presented exceptional roses with:
- strong stems
- large flower heads
- vibrant colours
Others offered slightly smaller varieties, still very consistent and well suited for different markets — especially for buyers looking to import roses from Kenya while expanding sourcing options into Ethiopia.
👉 It is clear that Ethiopia is becoming an increasingly important origin for any business working with a wholesale roses supplier.
🌱 Visiting a Flower Farm Near Addis Ababa
As part of the trip, I also visited a flower farm located about one hour from Addis Ababa.
This gave me a first-hand view of how flowers are produced and prepared for export.
🔧 The Production Process
The process follows strict international standards:
- Flowers are grown in controlled greenhouse environments
- Cut at the optimal stage for export
- Sorted and graded based on stem length and quality
- Hydrated and cooled immediately after harvest
- Packed carefully into export boxes
- Prepared according to client specifications
- Shipped through cold chain logistics
👉 Seeing this process confirmed the efficiency and professionalism behind flowers exported from Ethiopia — comparable to what we see when we export roses from Kenya.
🤝 Building New Partnerships
This trip was not only informative, but also very productive.
I was able to:
- identify new reliable suppliers
- compare quality across different farms
- establish new partnerships in Ethiopia
👉 These new relationships allow us to expand our sourcing and better support clients who already work with a roses supplier in Kenya or are looking to diversify their supply chain.
🌍 Strengthening Our Kenya & Ethiopia Sourcing
At Lisa’s Flowers Export, our approach is simple:
👉 combine the strengths of Kenya and Ethiopia.
- Kenya is known for premium roses and consistent quality
- Ethiopia offers competitive pricing and strong production capacity
This allows us to act as:
- a trusted partner for clients looking to import roses from Kenya
- a reliable wholesale roses supplier from Ethiopia
- a flexible exporter adapting to different markets
👉 Instead of choosing one origin, we help our clients access both.
👥 What This Means for Our Clients
Thanks to this visit and our ongoing work in both countries, we can better support:
- importers
- wholesalers
- florists
- event and wedding planners
Whether you are looking to:
- work with a roses supplier in Kenya
- import roses from Kenya for premium quality
- or source from a wholesale flower supplier in Ethiopia for more competitive pricing
👉 we can adapt the sourcing to your needs.
🚀 Looking Ahead
Following this trip, we are currently finalising agreements with selected suppliers, including:
- pricing
- availability
- product selection
👉 This will allow us to offer even more flexibility and options to our clients.
🌍 Conclusion
The HortiFlora Expo and farm visits confirmed the strong potential of Ethiopia as a reliable and competitive source of flowers.
Combined with our established sourcing in Kenya, this strengthens our position as a partner for businesses looking to import roses from Kenya or work with a trusted wholesale roses supplier from Ethiopia.
📞 Looking for a Reliable Flower Supplier?
If you are looking to:
- import roses from Kenya or Ethiopia
- work with a trusted roses supplier in Kenya
- source from a wholesale flower supplier in Ethiopia
- or expand your supply with a wholesale roses exporter from Ethiopia
Lisa’s Flowers Export is here to support you with quality, flexibility, and reliable supply.
If you are looking for sourcing options from Ethiopia or Kenya, feel free to get in touch for current availability and pricing.
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