China: Jasmine industry blooms in southwest China.

Storyline Jasmine industry blooms in southwest China In the fields of Yuanjiang County in southwest China's Yunnan Province, jasmine is in full bloom. The county has nearly 760 hectares of jasmine plantations. Thanks to the unique climatic conditions, the flower can be harvested about a month earlier than in other production areas, with the harvest season lasting until November. Jasmine buyer: "Compared to last year, the price of fresh jasmine flowers remains relatively stable, ranging between 3.7 and 4.4 U.S. dollars per kilogram. Our facility purchases around 14 to 15 tons each day. Essentially, whatever the farmers pick, we are able to buy." The fragrant flowers are sold fresh and processed into tea and essential oils. Zhang Qingwen, Head, Tea company in Yuanjiang: "Depending on the daily volume of jasmine flowers received, we produce between 10 and 30 tons of finished jasmine tea per day, with the main price range being 7 to 22 U.S. dollars per kilogram." Data shows that last year, the region's flower trading volume exceeded 6,000 tons with an industrial output value of about 23 million U.S. dollars. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]