Reduce the number of flowers thrown away | NHK. About 20% to 30% of flowers are wasted during the production stage.
Only flowers that meet all the criteria are shipped to the market as products. In Japan, 70% of the demand for flowers is for business purposes. In Europe and U.S., only about 30% is for such ceremonial occasions, according to the Japan Floral Marketing Association, which represents flower farmers, flower shops, and flower growers. It is estimated that flowers generally amount to about 30%.