A Vietnamese spice is continuously purchased by India, earning more than 34 million USD since the beginning of the year.

India is the largest export market for Vietnamese star anise with 4,410 tons, accounting for 63% of the total number of Vietnamese importers.

Star anise is also one of the premium spices that famous chefs always love to use in their dishes. (Source: VietGap)

Regarding the export situation, according to statistics from the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA), Vietnam's star anise exports in June reached 1,548 tons, with a turnover of 6.7 million USD, compared to the previous month, the export volume decreased by 0.8%. Prosi Thang Long was the largest exporter in the month, accounting for 13.8% with 213 tons.

In the first 6 months of this year, Vietnam exported 7,023 tons of star anise, with a total export turnover of 34.2 million USD, compared to the same period in 2023, the export volume decreased by 5.6% and the turnover decreased by 25.3%. India is the largest export market for star anise in Vietnam with 4,410 tons, accounting for 63% of the total number of importers in Vietnam.

Star anise is also one of the premium spices that famous chefs always love to use in their dishes. Using star anise skillfully in dishes will help elevate the dish to a completely new flavor.

When using pure star anise to soak in wine, it will help treat diseases such as colds, headaches, stomachaches, digestive diseases and bone and joint diseases. In addition, star anise is also effective in treating skin fungus, scabies, pain relief, bruise reduction, cough treatment, expectorant... and many other healing effects. In addition, star anise essential oil is also one of the good cosmetics used in the beauty industry.

According to statistics from the World Spice Organization, Vietnam's star anise output ranks second globally. With star anise, Vietnam is a potential supplier to the world's spices and flavorings market - worth 21.3 billion USD in 2021 and expected to increase to 27.4 billion USD in 2026.

Notably, in the world, star anise is almost only found in Vietnam and China and can be produced in large quantities thanks to favorable conditions. Star anise begins to be harvested from the 4th year, however, it takes about 16 years to be able to harvest 2 crops/year, so this rare plant becomes even more valuable. In particular, the spring crop is concentrated in February and March; the summer crop is in September and October.

In addition, our country is also the world leader in pepper production and export, number 1 in the world in cinnamon export and other spices also occupy quite important positions such as: Chili, clove, ginger, cardamom... Vietnam's spice import markets are also increasingly diverse such as the US, EU, China, India and the Middle East.

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