Flower prices up nearly 10% for 1 September
The average cost of a bouquet in Moscow by September 1st reached 4,600 rubles - this is 9% more than last year.
Consensus
- The average cost of flower bouquets for 1 September in Russia increased by approximately 9% compared to the previous year.
- Roses, chrysanthemums, and gerberas saw significant price increases, with chrysanthemums rising 15%, roses 13%, and gerberas 12%.
- The price increase is attributed to ruble depreciation starting in August and import restrictions on flowers from Armenia.
- Online orders for bouquets were more expensive than in-store purchases, with average online prices at 5,500 rubles.
- The median purchase amount for bouquets between August 20 and 27 was 4,300 rubles.
Points of divergence
- The average bouquet price in Russia was 4,300 rubles according to 'Platform OFD', and 3,200 rubles according to Flowwow, with a 6% increase. — tg_astrapress
- The average bouquet price in Moscow reached 4,600 rubles, a 9% increase from the previous year. — tg_moscash
- The average cost of a bouquet for the start of the school year in Russia is projected to be 4,500 rubles, with online orders averaging 5,500 rubles. — vm
- Large retail chains claim bouquet prices have not changed over the past year. — tg_astrapress
- The cost of a complete school preparation kit in Moscow has increased by 4.7% over the past two years. — vm
Coverage (5 sources)
- Most expensive bouquet for September 1st ordered in Moscow for 75,550 rubles — Вечерняя Москва
- The most expensive bouquet for September 1st was ordered in Moscow for 75,550 rubles, reported TASS in Flowwow. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Flowers for September 1st have increased in price by almost 10% — ASTRA
- Average cost of a bouquet for September 1 in Moscow reached 4,600 rubles - this is 9% more than last year — Московский кэш
- Average cost of bouquets by September 1 in Russia will be 4,500 rubles — Вечерняя Москва