12/05/2025
πΏ VIETNAMβS STAR ANISE β THE βGREEN GOLDβ OF THE GLOBAL MARKET πΏ
As the global agricultural sector begins to rebound from recent disruptions, Vietnamβs star anise is quietly emerging as a strategic natural asset from the northern highlands.
πΉ Q1/2025 Key Export Stats:
Vietnam exported 3,495 tons of star anise, generating over $12.2 million USD, a 57% increase in volume compared to the same period last year.
In March 2025 alone, exports hit $5.1 million USD, more than doubling from February.
π― Whoβs buying Vietnamese star anise?
India remains the top importer, accounting for over 70% of total exports.
Other major markets such as the U.S., Japan, China, and the EU are also seeing rising demand, especially in clean food and natural pharmaceutical sectors.
π± What makes Vietnamese star anise special?
Beyond its familiar role in pho broth and mooncakes, Vietnamese star anise contains a high concentration of shikimic acid β a vital compound in the production of antiviral drugs like Tamiflu. Thatβs why it's considered a form of "green gold" on the global stage.
π Whoβs leading the industry?
Vietnamese companies like Prosi ThΔng Long, Nedspice, Senspices, and TuαΊ₯n Minh are spearheading the industry by building clean, traceable supply chains and moving beyond raw exports into value-added processing.
β οΈ What challenges lie ahead?
Price volatility in the global market.
Intense competition from China, whose production scale dwarfs Vietnamβs.
The need for sustainable cultivation and genetic conservation of premium star anise varieties.