Higher price of artificial flowers in some countries force the manufacturers to focus on exports, rather than on local markets. Reluctance of customers due to lack of awareness about the materials used for manufacturing of artificial flowers hinder the growth of sales in some regions. Unavailability of skilled craftsmen to make artificial flowers in traditional way is hinders certain segments of artificial flowers market. These are major restraints for the global artificial flowers market. Higher cost of exotic flowers and greater export of top quality local flowers provide growth opportunities for the major manufacturers to expand in emerging countries. Changing weather conditions are impacting the cultivation of natural flowers and it is anticipated to provide growth opportunities for artificial flower manufacturers in near future. Increasing preference for artificial flowers as gift item is anticipated to provide growth opportunities for the market.
