According to statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in July 2024, Vietnam exported 1,662 tons of star anise, with a turnover of 7.8 million USD, up 7.4% from the previous month.
In the first seven months of 2024, Vietnam exported 8,685 tons of star anise, with an export turnover of 41.9 million USD, up 5.1% in volume but down 17.1% in value compared to the same period last year.
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| India is the main export market for Vietnamese star anise in the first seven months of 2024. (Photo: congthuong.vn) |
The leading exporters include Prosi Thang Long with 1,586 tons, up 15.6%; Tuan Minh, 485 tons, up 25%; Nedspice Vietnam, 482 tons, down 42.9%; Senspices Vietnam, 345 tons, up 39.7%; and Hong Son Vietnam, 308 tons, up 0.3%.
India is the main export market for Vietnamese star anise, accounting for 63%, reaching 5,472 tons and up 7% over the same period in 2023. It was followed by the US at 601 tons, up 7.9%; Taiwan (China), 276 tons, up 228.6%; and China, 259 tons, down 63.4%
According to the World Spice Association, Vietnam has a precious spice plant, with an annual output among the top in the world, which is star anise. The spice plant is considered a “treasure” because very few countries in the world can grow it. In fact, star anise is almost only found in Vietnam and China. Each year, only two star anise crops are harvested.
In Vietnam, star anise is grown mainly in the northern border provinces such as Lang Son and Cao Bang with an annual output of more than 16,000 tons.
In particular, Lang Son is known as the “capital” of star anise in the country. Star anise in Lang Son is mainly grown in districts of Van Quan, Binh Gia, Bac Son, Trang Dinh, Chi Lang, Van Lang and Cao Loc. In the beginning of the 20th century, the French built a star anise essential oil processing factory in Lang Son./.