Fennel Seed Sourcing in 2026: Why Pakistan Is Worth a Look
Wait, India's fennel exports dropped by three quarters? 😳 Yes, you read that right, and this isn't a typo that slipped past an intern somewhere. According to Spices Board data, India's fennel exports fell from roughly 34,000 tonnes in April to June 2024 to just under 9,000 tonnes over the same window in 2025. That is not a dip. That is not a "slow quarter." That is a cliff, and if you are a buyer who has spent the last decade treating Indian saunf as the default, unshakeable, always there option, this is the moment to pay attention. Let's back up for a second because fennel is one of those ingredients everyone underestimates until it's not in the warehouse. It shows up in your masala blends, your herbal teas, your digestive supplements, your bakery mixes, even in pharmaceutical formulations where its essential oil profile matters as much as its flavor. Buyers in the US, the EU, and across the Gulf have quietly built entire product lines assuming a st...
