What are the FOB price tiers for this Sichuan pepper oil?
Pricing is tiered by extraction technology and quality grade, with the 2025 export average for Sichuan pepper around USD 42/kg as a market anchor.
FOB Price Tiers (indicative, USD/kg)
| Grade | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam-distilled | $30 – $55 / kg | Classic light aroma; low sanshool content |
| SFE-CO2 extracted | $55 – $95 / kg | Complete ma-la profile, amides ≥ 21.5% possible |
| Subcritical + molecular-distilled | $95 – $150 / kg | CN111621365A process, brightest and cleanest profile |
| Organic-certified lot | +10% – +25% premium | On available organic orchards |
| Custom standardized (sanshool %) | Quote by specification | HPLC-standardized to your target level |
- 2025 industry reference: China pepper export volume 1,270 t, average price ~USD 42/kg for raw spice; essential oil carries substantial processing value-add
- Market context: 2023 Hua Jiao market size RMB 5.42 billion, CAGR 11.6%
- Prices are FOB China main ports; quantity discounts scale from MOQ to drum lots
- Exact quotation depends on grade, volume, packaging, and certification (request current quote)
This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.