Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport shipped 60 million rose stems in 2026 Valentine’s season, 38% year-on-year increase in volume and 64% rise in tonnage
The Hindu
Bengaluru's Kempegowda Airport shipped 60 million rose stems this Valentine's, marking significant increases in volume and tonnage.
The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru shipped around 60 million (6 crore) rose stems, weighing more than 2,700 metric tonnes (MT), to 26 international and 47 domestic destinations this Valentine’s season.
Bengaluru Airport @BLRAirport ships 60 million+ roses (2,700 MT) to 26 international & 47 domestic destinations this Valentine's season marking a 38% rise in stem volumes & 64% jump in tonnage YoY. #Singapore tops overseas demand; Delhi & Kolkata lead domestically.@THBengalurupic.twitter.com/lHKwJui9KQ
“This marks a 38% year-on-year increase in stem volumes, and a 64% rise in tonnage, reinforcing the airport’s position as India’s leading gateway for perishable exports for five consecutive years,” according to the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).
International shipments remained steady at 305 MT with Singapore emerging as the top overseas destination, followed by Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), New York (US), and Kuwait.
New international destinations added this season include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth, Orlando in the US, London Gatwick (UK), and Toronto (Canada).
On the domestic front, 2,402 MT of roses were transported, recording a 79% year-on-year increase in tonnage.
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