| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 0 | 30 | Major West African producer and exporter of dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces; supplies bulk hibiscus to Europe, North America, and Mexico, with many smallholder farmers and active private exporters.[2][5] |
| 2 | Sudan | 0 | 20 | Long-established hibiscus origin in the Sahel, known for deep red calyces; exports primarily to Middle East and Europe, with production sensitive to political instability and weather in rainfed areas.[5][6] |
Major importers
- Egypt Produces and processes hibiscus for tea and extracts and also acts as a regional trading and re-export hub into Europe and the Middle East.[5][6]
- China Supplies dried hibiscus and hibiscus flower powder as part of a wider herbal and botanical export portfolio, with significant role in value-added extraction and blending.[4][6]
- India Cultivates hibiscus for herbal teas, Ayurvedic uses, and export of dried calyces and powders, often integrated into broader spice and herb supply chains.[4][6]
- Mexico Important consumer and regional producer of hibiscus (jamaica) for beverages; both imports African-origin hibiscus (notably from Nigeria) and exports within the Americas.[2][5]