Star Anise is supplied by 29 suppliers managing 73 active listings on Freshdi. Vietnam leads with 62.1% of suppliers, followed by China ( 13.8% ) and Egypt ( 10.3% ) — a concentration of supply in a single country, with the remaining sources contributing a smaller share of the total base.

1.4% of all listings were added in the last 30 days, a minimal increase in new supply. 10.3% of suppliers were active in the last 90 days, and 58.6% carry business verification — a base that is largely inactive overall, with only a fraction of suppliers showing recent activity or having completed documentation checks.

Buyers sent 78 inquiries for Star Anise in the last 30 days, up 1200.0% from the previous 30 days — a dramatic surge in sourcing interest compared to the prior month.