940 Million Flowers Delivered to the U.S. for Valentine’s Day

The majority of imported blooms, largely from Colombia and Ecuador, pass through Miami International Airport, highlighting the global logistics behind Valentine’s Day traditions.

Approximately 940 million flower stems, primarily roses, have been processed at Miami International Airport for Valentine's Day, with 90% of U.S. imports arriving through Miami.
Colombia and Ecuador are the largest suppliers of Valentine’s Day flowers to the U.S., with Colombian farms exporting 59,000 tons of flowers last year during this season alone.
Avianca Cargo, based in Medellín, Colombia, has doubled its capacity, transporting 18,000 tons of flowers on 300 flights over the past three weeks.
Efficient cold chain logistics ensure flowers maintain freshness during their journey from South American farms to U.S. retailers, often within three to four days.
A potential 25% tariff on Colombian flowers, threatened by President Trump during a trade dispute, was averted after an agreement between the U.S. and Colombia in late January.