Star anise exports to China expand by over 65%
VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 3,513 tonnes of star anise to the Chinese market last year, representing a rise of 65.6% compared to 2021’s figures, according to the Vietnam Pepper Association.
Although star anise exports to India, a major market for the fruit, decreased sharply by 30.8% compared to 2021, the country’s export volume of star anise decreased by only 12.2% in total, while export turnover surged by 36.7% to US$72.9 million.
Currently, India remains the main consumer of Vietnamese star anise, accounting for 41.3% of the total volume, followed by China.
Furthermore, the United States and the Netherlands also represent major export markets of Vietnamese star anise with 846 tonnes and 673 tonnes, respectively.
At present, there are several markets that have great demand for importing star anise, including India, Singapore, Bangladesh, the Middle East, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China), the US, and the EU. These countries have imported star anise mainly for use as a spice to cook dishes.
