Where to buy Artemisia annua? Recent market conditions and hot spot analysis
Recently, the demand for Artemisia annua as a traditional Chinese medicinal material and anti-malarial raw material has continued to grow, and centralized acquisitions have occurred in many places. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the main areas, price trends and market dynamics of current Artemisia annua purchases, and provide reference for growers and buyers.
1. List of popular areas for purchasing Artemisia annua
According to announcements from local agricultural departments and data from medicinal material trading platforms, the following are the areas and price references for recent concentrated purchases of Artemisia annua:
| area | Purchase price (yuan/kg) | Major acquiring companies | Acquisition deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing Youyang | 12.5-14.2 | Huafang Wulingshan Pharmaceutical | October 30, 2023 |
| Hunan Xiangxi | 11.8-13.5 | Jiuzhitang Medicinal Materials Base | November 5, 2023 |
| Guilin, Guangxi | 10.9-12.4 | Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceutical | November 10, 2023 |
| Bijie, Guizhou | 12.1-13.8 | Tongjitang planting base | October 28, 2023 |
2. Recent hot market events
1.Demand for malaria prevention and control surges in Africa: The latest report from the World Health Organization shows that the shortage of artemisinin drugs in Africa will reach 120 million doses in 2023, driving raw material procurement to increase by 35% year-on-year.
2.Domestic policy support: The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has included Artemisia annua into the "Top Ten Characteristic Chinese Medicinal Materials Industry Revitalization Plan", and Chongqing, Hunan and other places have launched special subsidies, with the subsidy standard reaching 300-500 yuan per mu.
3.E-commerce platform intervention: Pinduoduo and Douyin’s agricultural aid channels have recently launched Artemisia annua direct sales areas. Among them, the Youyang production area has sold over 200 tons in a single day through live broadcast.
3. Quality acceptance standards for Artemisia annua
Major acquirers generally implement the following quality standards:
| indicator | First level standard | Secondary standard |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisinin content | ≥1.2% | ≥0.8% |
| Impurity content | ≤3% | ≤5% |
| Moisture content | ≤13% | ≤15% |
| Harvested parts | Whole plant before flowering | Whole plant in early flowering stage |
4. Suggestions for growers
1.Grasp the best harvest period: The content of artemisinin reaches its peak from the budding stage to the early flowering stage. It is recommended to harvest from late September to mid-October.
2.Pay attention to grading spreads: At present, the price difference between first-class products and second-class products reaches 2.3 yuan/kg. It is recommended to strengthen field management to improve quality.
3.Price comparison through multiple channels: In addition to the traditional medicinal materials market, you can pay attention to the real-time quotations released by professional platforms such as "Chinese Medicinal Materials World Network".
5. Forecast of future market conditions
According to the forecast of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, affected by the following factors, the price of Artemisia annua will remain stable and rise in the fourth quarter of 2023:
| Influencing factors | degree of influence | duration |
|---|---|---|
| International orders grow | ★★★★☆ | By Q1 2024 |
| Planting area reduced | ★★★☆☆ | Until the 2024 harvest season |
| R&D of alternatives | ★★☆☆☆ | long term effects |
It is recommended that growers pay close attention to the World Health Organization's malaria prevention and control trends and domestic medicinal material reserve policies, and arrange planting plans reasonably. At present, many companies in major production areas such as Chongqing and Hunan are still open to acquisitions, and priority settlement can be provided with certificates of origin.
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