Vietnam exports 5,400 tons of star anise to India

Vietnam has seen a 5.1% year-on-year increase in star anise exports, totaling 8,685 tons and valued at $41.9 million in the first seven months of this year. India continues to be the primary market, receiving 5,472 tons (63% of the total), followed by the United States, Taiwan, and China. The World Spice Association recognizes Vietnam as the world leader in star anise production, grown only in a few countries due to the unique requirements of the star anise tree. The plant is cultivated mainly in the northern border provinces of Lang Son and Cao Ping, with an annual yield exceeding 16,000 tons. Star anise is essential in both culinary and medicinal applications.

In the first seven months of this year, Vietnam exported 8,685 tons of star anise, with a total export value of 41.9 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 5.1% in export volume and a year-on-year decrease of 17.1% in export value. India is still the main export market for Vietnamese star anise, with exports to this market reaching 5,472 tons, a year-on-year increase of 7%, accounting for 63% of Vietnam's total star anise exports. The second largest export market is the United States (601 tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.9%); Taiwan, China (276 tons, a year-on-year increase of 228.6%); China (259 tons, a year-on-year increase of 63.4%). The World Spice Association said that Vietnam has a precious spice plant, whose annual output ranks first in the world. That is the star anise tree. This is a native plant that can be grown in very few countries in the world, so it is regarded as a "treasure". In fact, star anise trees can only be grown in China and Vietnam, and star ...