| 1 | Turkey | 0 | 30 | Major origin for Mediterranean Laurus nobilis; wild‑harvested and smallholder‑grown leaves are dried, sorted and packed for export, with modern facilities in western and southern Turkey focusing on EU‑compliant quality and traceability.[1] |
| 3 | Morocco | 0 | 10 | Mediterranean climate supports Laurus nobilis cultivation and wild collection; exports mainly dried whole leaves into EU spice and herb supply chains. |
| 4 | Albania | 0 | 8 | Important Balkan source of wild‑collected and smallholder bay leaves; exports through regional herb and spice consolidators to EU packers. |
| 5 | Egypt | 0 | 7 | Cultivates bay and other herbs under irrigated systems; exports dried leaves with focus on pesticide and microbiological compliance for EU and Middle East buyers. |
| 6 | Georgia | 0 | 5 | Subtropical Black Sea areas support Laurus nobilis plantations and wild stands; exports regionally and to Eastern European spice blenders. |