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During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Indian aniseed oil market experienced mixed price movements influenced by feedstock star anise supply constraints and evolving trade dynamics. The quarter witnessed limited raw material availability as Himalayan star anise harvests remained below historical levels, affected by declining tree populations, pest infestations, and environmental pressures that had reduced available stock significantly over recent years.
Supply-side challenges persisted as the endangered feedstock faced overharvesting concerns and deforestation impacts, restricting circulating volumes available for essential oil extraction. However, market conditions showed improvement as direct procurement initiatives bypassed traditional middlemen, enabling producers to receive better pricing for raw star anise compared to local trader offers. This development strengthened supply chains and improved price realization for harvesters, though overall volumes remained constrained.
On the trade front, regulatory changes brought positive developments as tariff exemptions on anise-cumin seed categories by major importing nations took effect, removing significant duty burdens and potentially enhancing export competitiveness. Demand from essential oil processors remained steady, with material flowing to extraction facilities for downstream applications in pharmaceuticals, perfumery, and flavoring industries. The combination of tight feedstock supply and improved market access created upward pressure on pricing throughout the period.
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According to Procurement Resource, aniseed oil prices are expected to maintain firm levels in the near term as feedstock star anise supply remains constrained by low harvest volumes.
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The aniseed oil market experienced considerable volatility throughout the third quarter, driven by disruptions in star anise feedstock supply chains and evolving demand patterns across key consuming industries. Market dynamics were significantly influenced by processing capacity constraints and shifting procurement strategies among oil distillers and manufacturers.
Vietnamese star anise feedstock availability showed mixed performance during the quarter, with export volumes demonstrating variability that directly impacted oil production schedules. Indian processors emerged as the dominant buyers. Oil distillation operations faced challenges related to feedstock quality variations and seasonal supply fluctuations. Vietnamese suppliers encountered processing bottlenecks as extraction facilities remained predominantly small-scale operations, limiting their ability to supply consistent oil grades to international markets. This capacity constraint forced many oil processors to maintain diversified sourcing strategies. Meanwhile, food industry demand for aniseed oil showed steady consumption patterns, while pharmaceutical and fragrance applications demonstrated variable performance throughout the quarter.
Aniseed Oil is derived from the seeds of the herb Pimpinella anisum (also known as P. officinale and vulgare), of the Umbelliferae family. It comes with a pungent liquorice-like smell and appears as a pale-yellow liquid. The main component of Aniseed Oil is anethole, which is responsible for its characteristic odour and flavours.
Pimpinella Anisum L., Anise Oil
Culinary, Pharmaceuticals, Flavoring agent in food , Liqueurs, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stimulant, Alcoholic beverages, Insecticide, Laxative and parasiticide
Berjé Inc, O'Laughlin Industries Co Ltd., Fleurchem, Inc., Albert Vieille, LLUCH ESSENCE, S.A.S.
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The dried fruit of aniseed is utilised in this process, where steam is passed over it to vapourise the oi content. Finally, condensation of obtained vapours takes place to separate essential oil from it and obtain Aniseed Oil.
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This report provides the cost structure of aniseed oil production by steam distillation method. In this process, steam is passed over the dried fruit of aniseed which vapourised the oil into the steam.
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