Anise spice exports increased dramatically
In 5 months, Vietnam exported more than 6,400 tons of star anise, equivalent to over 39 million USD, an increase of 129% in volume and 202% in value compared to the same period last year. The above information has just been announced by the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA). Of which, India accounts for 63% of the anise export market share, the remaining 37% are China, the US and other markets. Export businesses said that in the first 5 months of the year, India and China massively bought this spice from Vietnam with three-digit growth. In addition to the above two markets, the US and the Netherlands are also increasing purchases of Vietnamese star anise. It is expected that by the end of the year, exports of this spice to markets can reach over 100 million USD.
According to data from the General Department of Forestry, for cinnamon and anise products, the export value continues to increase, in 2020 reaching more than 245 million USD, in 2021 reaching about 274 million USD, accounting for more than 8.3% of export turnover. fruit and vegetable exports. It is expected that this year, the export value of cinnamon anise will reach about 276 million USD.
Anise Area in Lang Son
The World Spice Association assesses that Vietnam possesses many precious spice plants, one of which is anise. This type is often used as a spice in dishes such as pho, curry, beef noodle soup, stew, and stew to help add flavor and flavor to the dish. In Vietnam, the anise growing area is about 40,000 hectares, concentrated mainly in Lang Son and Cao Bang with an annual output of more than 16,000 tons. This plant is owned by few countries, accounting for most of it in Vietnam and China. The price of dried star anise in Vietnam is fluctuating from 180,000 to 290,000 VND per kilogram, depending on quality.
The world spice and flavoring market has been valued at 21.3 billion USD in 2021 and will increase to 27.4 billion USD in 2026. Vietnamese star anise is consumed strongly in many South Asian regions (such as India). , Bangladesh), Middle East (UAE, Pakistan), East Asia (Japan, Taiwan - China, Korea), USA and European Union countries -
