According to the statistics from Kunming International Flower Auction Trading Center Co., Ltd. (KIFA), the business of the flower auction grew rapidly in 2005 and was better than ever year before.
5 items increased: 　　              Increased Rate 　　 Year/2005 　　 Year/2004
1. Flower Suppliers 　　               52.03% 　　　       1496 　　 　    984
2. Daily Buyers 　　　                 57.10% 　　　       110 　　　     70
3. Total stems from suppliers          10.64% 　　　  86.45 million 　　   78.37 million
4. Deal amount(stem) 　　             16.87% 　　　 7 6.41 million 　 　  65.37 million
5. Deal rate 　　　　                  5.63% 　　　      88.39% 　　     83.68%
The auction amount increased shows the efficiency of the company improved, and quality of flowers continues improving as well as the quantity of the good flowers.
The auction center has taken some measures to the suppliers and buyers, such as information exchange to the suppliers and buyers on time; Training lectures to the flower suppliers; and competition award to the suppliers and buyers annually.