Star anise is one of Vietnam’s signature spices, widely cultivated in northern mountainous provinces such as Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Bac Kan. With its sweet, refreshing aroma and mild spiciness, star anise is not only a popular ingredient in cooking but also an important raw material for traditional medicine, pharmaceuticals, and the fragrance industry.

In recent years, Vietnam has become one of the world’s leading suppliers of star anise, highly sought after in markets such as China, India, the Middle East, and Europe. The economic value of star anise lies not only in exports but also in its contribution to sustainable livelihoods for tens of thousands of farming households in mountainous regions.

Enterprises like Tan Phuoc Thanh Import-Export Co., Ltd. are working to enhance the value chain of Vietnamese star anise through strict quality control, advanced processing, and market expansion, helping to strengthen Vietnam’s spice brand on the global map.