Production of Plants statistics are one of the hardest things to come by especially for potted plants or plants grown at green houses. This list represents the top ten grown plants for 2005 and 2006 in Canada. Some of these plants are potted and some are variations of species of plants however, those are specified. This list does not include all of the plants that were grown in substantial amounts but more data can be found in the resources. The report written by the Greenhouse Sod and Nursery Industry contains alot of information about the number of workers in the industry and area used to grow these plants. Information about the plants was provided by wikipedia.
Flowers and Plants
"Growers reported $1.52 billion in sales of flowers and plants in 2006. The largest purchases of these products were wholesalers followed by the public. Potted plants had the highest sales with $679 million in revenue. The most popular potted plants were Geranium and Tropical varieties." -Statistical Agency of Canada
Flowers and Plants
"Growers reported $1.52 billion in sales of flowers and plants in 2006. The largest purchases of these products were wholesalers followed by the public. Potted plants had the highest sales with $679 million in revenue. The most popular potted plants were Geranium and Tropical varieties." -Statistical Agency of Canada
2005
- Tulips
42,858,450 plants grown - Gerberas
28,606,900 plants grown - Chrysanthemums-Sprays
26,001,000 plants grown - Potted Geraniums
25,359,100 plants grown - Geraniums
22,496,035 plants grown - Roses: Except Sweetheart
21,914,450 plants grown - Tropical,Foliage, and Green Plants
18,820,000 plants grown - Alstroemeria
18,106,100 plants grown - Lilies
17,825,850 plants grown - Snapdragons
17,351,800 plants grown
Avg. Price: $16.95
Total if all sold: $726,450,727.50
Avg. Price: $16.95
Total if all sold: $484,886,955
Avg. Price: $16.95
Total if all sold: $440,716,950
Avg. Price: $19.95
Total if all sold: $505,914,045
Avg. Price: $19.95
Total if all sold: $448,795,898.30
Avg. Price: $15.95
Total if all sold: $349,535,477.50
Avg. Price: Varies
Estimated Price with Avg. Price $9.95: $187,259,000
Avg. Price: Unknown
Total if avg. price was $9.95: $180,170,620
Avg. Price: $9.95
Total if all sold: $177,367,207.50
Avg. Price: $14.95
Total if all sold: $259,409,410
2006
- Gerberas
48,592,191 plants grown - Tulips
47,655,110 plants grown - Chrysanthemums-Sprays
27,107,760 plants grown - Snapdragons
27,081,800 plants grown - Potted Geraniums
25,050,100 plants grown - Tropical,Foliage, and Green Plants
21,755,975 plants grown - Geraniums
19,205,536 plants grown - Alstroemeria
18,107,600 plants grown - Lilies
16,819,000 plants grown - Potted Chrysanthemums
16,569,620 plants grown
Avg. Price: $16.95
Total if all sold: $823,637,637.50
Avg. Price: $16.95
Total if all sold: $807,754,114.50
Avg. Price: $16.95
Total if all sold: $459,476,532
Avg. Price: $14.95
Total if all sold: $404,872,910
Avg. Price: $19.95
Total if all sold: $499,749,495
Avg. Price: Varies
Estimated Price with Avg. Price $9.95: $216,471,951.30
Avg. Price: $19.95
Total if all sold: $383,150,442.20
Avg. Price: Unknown
Total if avg. price was $9.95: $180,170,620
Avg. Price: $9.95
Total if all sold: $167,349,050
Avg. Price: $16.95
Total if all sold: $280,855,059
Greenhouse
"Area dedicated to growing greenhouse products continued to expand settling just short of 230 million square feet. Slightly more than half of the area was used for growing flowers and plants while the remaining 48% was dedicated for vegetables. Although the area distributions are similar, flower and plant sales make up 65% of the total greenhouse sales versus 35% from vegetables. Operators reported total sales of $2.34 billion in 2006 making it the best year ever." -Statistical Agency of Canada
"Area dedicated to growing greenhouse products continued to expand settling just short of 230 million square feet. Slightly more than half of the area was used for growing flowers and plants while the remaining 48% was dedicated for vegetables. Although the area distributions are similar, flower and plant sales make up 65% of the total greenhouse sales versus 35% from vegetables. Operators reported total sales of $2.34 billion in 2006 making it the best year ever." -Statistical Agency of Canada
Greenhouse and potted plants represent a multi-billion dollar industry making them important to the economy of various regions. These plants provide jobs, money, and beauty to the areas they are grown in.
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