People in the UK and US spend billions on Valentine's Day each year, with the majority of Valentine's cards, flowers, candy, and meals being purchases for romantic partners. Over 180 million cards are sent in the US alone, with 82% for partners, 5% for children, 3% for parents, and 4% for friends. Flowers are the most popular gift choice after cards, with 196 million roses being produced for Valentine's Day in the US and over £260 million spent on flowers in the UK. Approximately 11,000 children are conceived each Valentine's Day.

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Average annual Valentine’s Day spending...
over 13.19 Billion
over 42 million
pounds spent on
cards in the UK
of cards are for
a partner
82%
over 180 million
in the US
over 1.3 Billion
A look into how we spend
our Valentine’s Day
how to make them fall in
love with you...
one final thought...
of flowers are
bought by men
Average number of children
conceived on Valentine’s day
Confectionary
73%
47.5%
53% 11,000
Flowers
34.3%
Jewellery
17.3%
Eating out
34.6%
Clothing
14.4%
of cards are
for children
5%
of women in the US send
themselves flowers on
Valentine’s Day
14%
of cards are
for parents
3%
of cards are
for friends
196 million roses
produced for Valentine’s
Day in the US
Around 262 million spent
on flowers in the UK
4%
Flowers...
A Valentine gift breakdown...
Percent of women who would
end their relationship if they
didn’t get something for
Valentines day
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Sources;
Retail Advertising and Marketing Associatio Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey
Statisticbrain British Retail Consortium The Greeting Card Association
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