Following our comprehensive market report in July, “Vietnam Basil Oil’s First Harvest 2025 and Second Half Outlook,” this article provides a detailed look at the current situation now that the second harvest has concluded.
1. 2025 CROP CHALLENGES AND PRODUCTION OUTLOOK
This year’s weather has presented significant challenges to farmers from the very beginning. An unusually dry period during the seedling phase required farmers to intensify watering efforts to ensure proper growth. This was followed by high rainfall during the first two harvests, which forced farmers to delay harvesting until conditions were dry, impacting the quality of plants collected. This consistent rainfall also affected the next growth cycle, leading to a reduced number of new plants for the third harvest.
This consistent rainfall also affected the next growth cycle
Given these environmental factors, we anticipate that the overall output of Vietnamese basil oil will be lower this year.
2. MARKET DYNAMICS AND THE NEED FOR A NEW APPROACH
With the European market as the main destination for Vietnamese basil oil, and with RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) alerts raising concerns over DEHP contamination, the industry is at a critical turning point. The market is shifting away from traditional methods toward a model that prioritizes sustainability, quality, and compliance to mitigate risk. This poses a new opportunity for a more professional, reliable supply chain. Techvina team will be speaking at the plenary session at IFEAT 2025 in Göteborg, Sweden, “Aromatic Gold: The Business of Spices,” on the topic “Securing Purity & Partnership: Proactively Addressing DEHP in Vietnam’s Premier Essential Oils (Cinnamon, Star Anise, Pepper).”
Our team will be happy to assist you in meeting room R22 at IFEAT 2025 in Göteborg, Sweden
3. TECHVINA AS YOUR BRIDGE TO SUSTAINABLE SOURCING
We believe that the Vietnamese basil oil supply chain needs a structured, third-party certified approach to ensure this unique ingredient – which is native to Vietnam – is sourced sustainably and ethically. Techvina is here to act as a bridge, filling the gap between Vietnamese farmers and international markets. We are committed to helping build a more compliant and reliable supply chain for the future.
We welcome your opinion on how we can collaborate to build a more sustainable Vietnamese basil oil market. Please contact our team to discuss restructuring the basil oil supply chain, request a quotation, or get a sample of our new DEHP-controlled basil oil.