Star Anise Essential Oil on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Star Anise Essential Oil is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 65 Star Anise Essential Oil products from 42 brands across the EU and US. 4 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Italy shows the heaviest advertising, while Romania has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €21.
New Star Anise Essential Oil ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Star Anise Essential Oil, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9 | 7 | — | — | €23.20 |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| France | 5 | 3 | — | — | €15.80 |
| Italy | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | €22.50 |
| Spain | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Romania | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 43.00 RON |
| United States | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | $16.99 |
| Austria | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Star Anise Essential Oil products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Anason-stelat Ulei esențial | 42 |
| Star Anise | 20 |
| Star Anise Oil | 3 |
| Star Anise Oil | 1 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Illicium verum |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | immunity, gut health, respiratory |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Star Anise Essential Oil, yet brands market it for immunity, gut health, respiratory — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Star Anise Essential Oil shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
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What is Star Anise Essential Oil?
Star Anise Essential Oil, derived from the Illicium verum plant, is a botanical extract commonly used in supplement formulations. This essential oil is characterized by its aromatic properties and is typically incorporated into products marketed for immunity, gut health, and respiratory support. It is valued for its distinctive flavor and fragrance profile, often utilized in combination with other botanical ingredients. Star Anise Essential Oil is found in various delivery forms, including capsules, liquids, and inhalants, catering to diverse supplement applications.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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