Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Star Anise Oil sourcing decisions with real market data
Vietnam holds 52.6% of the 38 Star Anise Oil suppliers, well ahead of China (13.2%) and India (7.9%), with supply spread across 11 countries. Buyer inquiries increased 150% to 5 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Star Anise Oil on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
87supply
Freshdi lists 87 active Star Anise Oil supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
38companies
Freshdi has 38 active Star Anise Oil suppliers, 0.3% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
11origins
Freshdi Star Anise Oil suppliers come from 11 countries, led by Vietnam at 52.6%, as of 1 November 2026.
+150% over 12m
Freshdi received 5 buyer inquiries for Star Anise Oil in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, up 150% from the previous 30 days.
38 suppliers are actively offering Star Anise Oil, with 6 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 10 over the past 90. This level of activity shows a steady flow of new or refreshed offers, meaning buyers can expect current, relevant pricing and specifications without relying on outdated data. It also suggests suppliers are responsive to market demand, giving buyers more confidence in the reliability of the information they see. 87 listings are currently live, covering a range of grades and packaging options. With this depth, buyers can find a close match for their specific needs—whether it's a particular purity level or volume—without having to start from scratch with a custom request. The volume also implies that suppliers treat this category as a priority, not a side product. Suppliers come from 11 countries, with Vietnam accounting for 52.6% of the active exporters. This strong presence from Vietnam makes it the most logical starting point for buyers seeking volume and consistency, while the other 10 countries offer viable alternatives for those looking to diversify origin or mitigate risk due to regional supply fluctuations. Buyer inquiries jumped 150% to 5 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp rise in interest. Against a base of just 38 suppliers, this surge means demand is outpacing supply, and buyers should act quickly to secure a quote before the available options are fully booked.
Freshdi recorded 7 buyer requests for Star Anise Oil globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 87 active Star Anise Oil supply listings from 38 suppliers in 11 countries, as of 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Star Anise Oil on Freshdi rose 150% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 178.56% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 274 days.
- Freshdi received 7 buyer requests for Star Anise Oil in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 87 active listings — 12.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Star Anise Oil suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Star Anise Oil suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- 0 of the 38 Star Anise Oil suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 1 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Star Anise Oil had 4 new listings in the last 30 days, only a handful of new listings in either month. The catalog is not growing quickly, so the offers available today are mostly the same as those seen a month ago. Check the listing date when comparing two similar offers to see which one is more recent.
Is the market busy?
4 of the 38 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool includes sellers with a long listing history and a smaller number of newcomers who are still building their presence. This gives buyers more names to consider, but the newer ones have less history to evaluate. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
615.8% of 38
410.5% of 38
615.8% of 38
Can these suppliers be trusted?
32 of 38 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are not common: 10 of 38 list one, and ISO22000 is the most held, by 2 of them. For a shipment requiring ISO22000, filter for that certification to narrow the list.
- Freshdi refreshed 11 of 87 Star Anise Oil supply listings (12.6%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 4 (4.6%) within 30 days.
- 19 of 38 Star Anise Oil suppliers on Freshdi (50.0%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 6 (15.8%) active within the last month, and 4 suppliers registered during the year.
- 84.2% of Star Anise Oil suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 10 certified Freshdi Star Anise Oil supplier profiles, 30.0% hold ISO, 20.0% hold ISO22000, 20.0% hold HACCP, 20.0% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 20.0% hold HALAL; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Star Anise Oil
Freshdi received 7 buyer requests for Star Anise Oil in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Star Anise Oil suppliers
87 listings from 38 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request detailing the purity level, quantity, and intended use for Star Anise Oil, or browse the live listings directly on Freshdi to see current availability. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm specifications, and verify compliance with your quality and safety standards before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Star Anise Oil listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 - 87 active listings and 7 buyer requests.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.