VIETNAM’S STAR ANISE EXPORTS IN AUGUST 2026: INDIA REMAINS A KEY MARKET

India continued to be the largest importer of Vietnamese star anise in August 2026, accounting for more than half of Vietnam’s total star anise export volume during the month. For businesses in India looking for imported star anise supplies, this trade development indicates that Vietnam remains a notable supply source in the region.

At the same time, the continued growth in Vietnamese star anise exports to Europe and the Americas shows that the product is gradually expanding its presence in international markets, providing additional grounds for importers to evaluate supply from Vietnam.

Vietnamese Star Anise Exports Show Positive Signals in August 2026

According to data from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Vietnam exported 1,171 tons of star anise in August 2026, with an export value of approximately USD 4.9 million.

Export volume during the month increased by 20.5% compared with the same period in 2025, indicating that Vietnam’s star anise trade in international markets continued to be maintained. For businesses looking for imported star anise, these figures provide a useful perspective on the scale of Vietnam’s supply and the product’s connection with international markets.

In the August market structure, India remained the largest destination, importing 625 tons, equivalent to approximately 53.4% of Vietnam’s total star anise exports during the month. This is one of the factors supporting continued interest among Indian importers in Vietnamese star anise when looking for supply partners for distribution, processing, or spice trading activities.

India Remains the Largest Import Market for Vietnamese Star Anise

Although Vietnam’s star anise exports to India in August decreased by 2.6% compared with July and by 13.8% year on year, India still remained the leading market by import volume of Vietnamese star anise.

In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam exported 5,845 tons of star anise to India, accounting for 60.9% of Vietnam’s total star anise export volume during the period. This shows that trade between Vietnamese star anise suppliers and the Indian market has reached a significant scale.

For star anise importers in India, this is an important factor when evaluating alternative or additional supply sources for their existing supply chains. Vietnam not only maintains star anise exports to India but also has ongoing trade flows with many other markets worldwide.

Vietnamese Star Anise Is Expanding into More Demanding Markets

In contrast to the decline in India, Europe and the Americas are emerging as potential growth markets for Vietnamese star anise. Growth of 81.9% in Europe and 155.4% in the Americas indicates increasing demand from these markets.

These figures do not mean that the Americas or Europe have replaced India’s role. Rather, they show that the market for Vietnamese star anise is becoming increasingly diversified.

In particular, the continued growth of the product in markets with stringent requirements for quality, food safety, and traceability is a positive signal for the competitiveness of Vietnamese star anise. This provides a basis for importers in India and other markets to continue considering Vietnam as a star anise supply source for long-term demand.

Opportunities for Star Anise Importers in India and International Markets

The growing presence of Vietnamese star anise in international markets provides additional sourcing options for businesses looking for imported star anise for distribution, spice processing, or food production.

For importers, selecting a suitable supply source can focus on the following factors:

• Origin: Vietnamese-origin star anise with stable supply.
• Product specifications: Selection based on end-use requirements and target markets.
• Volume: From trial orders to large-volume import requirements.
• Packaging: Flexible according to the requirements of each import program.
• Documentation and quality: Specific requirements can be discussed according to each market.
• Delivery: Trade terms, delivery schedules, and shipping methods to be agreed upon.

Viet Linh Agrimex – Vietnamese Star Anise Supply for International B2B Customers

Viet Linh Agrimex supplies and exports Vietnamese spice products, including star anise, cinnamon, pepper, and other dried agricultural products to international B2B customers. Viet Linh focuses on connecting directly with importers, distributors, wholesalers, and food processing businesses looking for spice supplies from Vietnam.

For businesses in India looking to import Vietnamese star anise, Viet Linh can discuss actual requirements regarding product specifications, quantity, packaging, and supply options.

Contact Viet Linh Agrimex to discuss your requirements and suitable supply solutions.