International Trade of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) growth rate, essential oil yield and composition as influenced by different soil conditioners under two watering regimes

“…The market size and distribution of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), including C. flexuosus differs vastly from region to region as well as from country to country, while the market gap includes value-added products, sustainable sourcing, quality control, and market penetration. These variations are driven by multiple attributes, such as culinary, industrial applications, different agricultural practices, ambiguous policies, plant distribution, overexploitation, topography and weather [ 7 ]. Addressing these gaps can contribute to the further growth and development of the lemongrass industry.…”

“…However, 80 % of MAPs imports and exports are controlled by 12 countries, predominately in Europe and Asia. China leads in MAPs exports, accounting for 15 % globally, while India occupies second position with only a 0.5 % contribution [ 7 ]. In Africa, the MAPs trade is dominated by Egypt and Morocco.…”