Hibiscus

Regular Sourcing

The dried calyx is used for herbal tea, beverages, natural colouring, and cosmetic or pharmaceutical extracts.

Origin & sourcing context

Jigawa State is widely recognised as Nigeria’s largest hibiscus-producing region, with Katsina, Kano, and Yobe also significant.

Common regions: Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Yobe

Available forms

Whole dried calyces · Cut/broken calyces

Season & availability

Typically October–December.

Bagged hibiscus being sorted at an aggregation yard

Common applications

Where hibiscus is used

  • Herbal tea & beverages

    The dried calyx brewed as tea or drink base.

  • Natural food colouring

    Valued for deep colour retention.

  • Cosmetic & pharmaceutical extracts

    Used in extract preparations.

Dried hibiscus calyces held above a sunlit drying yard

Packaging

Woven bags, typically 25–50kg.

Export & handling

Moisture control prevents mould; careful handling preserves colour, a key value driver.

Quality & specification

Specifications are agreed according to buyer requirements and applicable trade standards, confirmed at the point of inquiry.

Container terminal and vessels at a West African port

From origin to destination

Moving hibiscus to market

Documentation, packaging and logistics coordination are arranged against your requirement, with the appropriate partners at each stage.

See how we work

Illustrative port and logistics environment. AZARO does not own or operate the facilities or vessels shown.

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