The Netherlands and Germany tightened their lockdowns and according to Royal FloraHolland , the consequences can clearly be seen in the first two days of this hebdomad . However , to date , the issue has been less wicked than during the first declaration of lockdown in March 2020 , they account in theirMarket Update .

" On Monday fourteenth December and Tuesday 15th December , the identification number of units sold on the Royal FloraHolland clock were 10.6 % and 7.9 % lower than last twelvemonth severally . Differences can be seen in the identification number of units sold per main group , with few indoor plants supplied on December 15 : cut flowers ( Monday -10.7 % and yesterday -7.0 % ) , indoor plant ( Monday -0.5 % , yesterday -24.5 % ) and garden plants ( -36.7 % and -12.2 % ) . "

According to the auction , the intellect that more cut flower have been ply , perhaps has to do with the less nonindulgent measures for florist compared to garden inwardness . " The middle price on the clock is 27.1 % lower this week with 30 cents compared to Monday and Tuesday the same calendar week last year . The average reversal this week so far is 5.0 % . Last week it was 1.0 % . "

" In unmediated trade , the supply yesterday was 20.7 % lower than last class , yesterday it was 3.0 % lower . "

Corona meter for ornamental gardening in the NetherlandsOn Monday December 14 , Prime Minister Mark Rutte declare the lockdown in the Netherlands . The new bill entered into force play yesterday , December 14 , and will last until at least January 18th . All strong-arm shops selling nonessential goods postulate to close their doors , including florists . However , they continue selling their flower , but outdoors , outside the shop . This will be at least until Christmas , and talk are currently take shoes regarding the period after , says Marco Maase , conductor of florist trade association VWB in aYouTube videoright after the announcement by the Dutch post-mortem .

Corona measures for ornamental horticulture in GermanyThe raw measures in Germany will enter into military force on Wednesday 16th December 2020 and will last at least until tenth January 2021 . Chancellor Merkel harbinger , among other thing , that non - essential shops will have to be close . Shops for food and essential product will remain exposed , such as supermarket .

" It is not yet altogether decipherable what it will mean for the sale of blossom and plants , as each DoS will be able to take autonomous decisions . The parliaments of the various states are deciding on this on December 15 , " Royal FloraHolland say .

" For the authoritative federal state of North Rhine - Westphalia , there is already clarity on the sale of flowers and plants . Points of sale of perishable goods , such as flowers and plants , may stay on open there . florist shop and garden centres may therefore remain open . There are , however , restriction on the sale of hardware ( non - perishable goods ) . Wholesalers may also rest combat-ready . DIY stores are closed to private individuals and are only accessible to the professional mart . Online sales will of course continue to be possible ( including for physically close shops ) , if good are collected without link . "

For more information on the situation internationally , tick here for the external market development , by Royal FloraHolland

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