The Vietnam Pepper Association reported a significant increase in star anise exports, with India making up 63% of the market share. Both India and China saw triple-digit growth in purchases in the first five months of the year, and the US and Netherlands also increased their purchases. Exports are projected to surpass 100 million USD by the end of the year. Vietnam, which controls most of the world's star anise supply, has seen increasing export values for cinnamon and anise products, reaching 274 million USD in 2021. The price of dried star anise in Vietnam fluctuates based on quality. The global spice and flavorings market is expected to grow to 27.4 billion USD by 2026.