In the first two months of the year, Vietnam's star anise exports reached 1,437 tons.

Star anise exports to the Chinese market increased by over 65%. Vietnam's export item ranks second in the world, earning 4.5 million USD in January.

According to preliminary statistics from the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA), in February 2024, Vietnam's star anise exports reached 558 tons and earned 3.4 million USD in February 2024. In the first two months of the year, our country earned 7.9 million USD with 1,437 tons of star anise, a slight decrease of 2.3% over the same period last year.

In terms of market, India is the largest customer with 731 tons, accounting for 50.9%. The US is the second largest market with 9.3%. Prosi Thang Long and Nedspice are the two largest exporters with output reaching 333 tons and 109 tons respectively.

In February 2024, Vietnam's star anise exports reached 558 tons and earned 3.4 million USD in February 2024.

In 2023, our country exported 16,136 tons of star anise, a sharp increase of 26% in volume and a revenue of 83 million USD. The average export price in 2023 reached 6,376 USD/ton, down 8% compared to the previous year. India and China are the two largest markets with 7,860 tons and 4,116 tons, accounting for 48.7% and 25.5% of the export market, respectively. Notably, star anise is a rare flower globally, which is the flower of the star anise tree (or star anise).

China, Vietnam and India are currently the dominant suppliers of star anise worldwide. Among them, Vietnam and China are the only two countries that can produce star anise in large quantities due to favorable conditions.

Star anise is a small tree 2-6m high, the whole tree is slender and diamond-shaped, green all year round, the trunk grows straight, the branches are easy to break. The leaves grow in clusters of 3-4 leaves at the top of the branches, have petioles, the leaf blade is intact, 8-12cm long, 3-4cm wide, brittle, and has a fragrant smell when crushed. If planted and cared for well, star anise will flower after 4 years of planting.

The yield from the 4th to 6th year is 0.5 -1 kg/tree, so star anise is rare and even more precious. From the 20th year onwards, the tree will give a stable yield of up to 40 - 50 kg/tree. If the star anise tree is planted and cared for properly, it will give a high and stable yield, extending the harvest time up to 80 years.

In Vietnam, star anise is often used as a spice in powder or whole flower form. Because of its spicy and aromatic properties, star anise is a spice used in many dishes such as pho, curry, stews, stews, etc. to help create flavor and aroma, giving the dish a rich and unique flavor. In addition, star anise also creates a feeling of appetite and stimulates the taste buds.

According to statistics, our country currently has over 5,100 species of medicinal plants, with much potential and advantages to develop medicinal plants into an economic sector.

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