Fresh flowers from India to Singapore

Singapore is a city-state with one of the busiest air cargo airports in Asia, and Changi is the single gateway for fresh flowers. Wholesalers, florists, hotels and event companies are all within easy reach of the airport, and some importers also redistribute to neighbouring markets. Buyers here are used to receiving flowers from many origins, so they compare closely on grade, vase life and consistency, and expect clear specifications agreed before an order is placed.

The calendar reflects Singapore’s mix of communities. Chinese New Year, usually in late January or February, brings demand for bright, auspicious colours and for chrysanthemums and other flowers used in home and shop displays. Valentine’s Day often falls close behind it, so the two peaks can overlap. Mother’s Day is on the second Sunday of May, as in many Asian markets, rather than in March as in the Gulf. Deepavali in October or November and Hari Raya Puasa, which follows the lunar calendar, add further peaks, and the year closes with Christmas and corporate events.

Flowers also play a steady part in everyday and ceremonial life, from offices and hotels to condolence wreaths and stands, which use chrysanthemums, carnations and gerberas in large numbers. That gives florists a base of regular demand between festival peaks.

Singapore has strict plant health rules. Imports of listed plants and plant products need an NParks import permit, obtained through the TradeNet system, together with a customs permit, and consignments travel with a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country. We coordinate sourcing to your specification, quality checks, packing and the Indian export documents, and share drafts with you before dispatch so the permit and certificate details match. Exact timings and the final document list are confirmed for each order.