An important region to the industry
The Southeast region of France is recognized as a major market player in the industry of plants and flowers.
- 47% of the cut flower industry
- 590 million euros in sales
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region is the unquestionable market leader for the production of roses, carnations… and also of lavender, lavandin, sage, thyme, tarragon, basil, etc.
- 39% of the French cut flower industry
- € 360 million in sales, or 20% of overall sales for the sector of agriculture
- 62% of sales in the industry of plant nurseries
The Vaucluse is ideally situated for the production of specialized Mediterranean goods as well as aromatic, fruit and wine products.
- 36% of the national production of lavender
- # 1 vine producer
- 3rd French producer of hydrangeas
A growing sector
The South of France is the largest consumer of outdoor plants. A number of specialized organizations and businesses are located here :
- Seven specialized wholesale markets including the leading cut flower market and the leading outdoor gardening market, which both take place in Carpentras.
In addition, the opening of a new Gardening Wholesale Market in Carpentras is planned as part of an effort to also become the reference for outdoor gardening markets in Southern Europe.
Conditions for success
- More than 500 researchers of the INRA (National Research Institute for Agronomics) in Avignon and Antibes as well as 5 experimental sites located in Astredhor are specialized in horticultural research.
- Full training programs are offered in this field of study to respond to the growing needs of the industry (12 different training programs are offered in the region).
You’ll find everything you need in the Vaucluse for logistics and supply chain management in the horticultural industry. See for example Breewel Transport.
Easy access: Never far from it all. Choose the Vaucluse.
