The French market for natural extracts is estimated at 3.7 billion euros. Perfume plants include acacia, l lavender sage helichrysum, dill dill, b asilic, c iboulette, c oriander, e stragon, f enouil, m enthe, p ersil, t hym, p avot, a rtichoke, c amomille, c hardon-marie, m elisse, p sylium noir de Provence These plants are essential to the production of various high-value processed products such as essential oils, dry and liquid extracts, and oleoresins. The global market is estimated at $13 billion. It includes over 35,000 plant species exploited in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, physiotherapy, phytotherapy, hygiene, cosmetics and the agri-food sector. Botanical products are not simply raw materials, but are transformed into high-value products. Many market players are involved in the production of essential oils, dry and liquid extracts and oleoresins. These plant materials and their derivatives meet current consumer trends for natural, sustainable products.
