There is not a single totally definitive global statistic for all jasmine flower production (fresh flowers, aromatic oils, extracts, etc.), but recent reports point strongly to Egypt as the leading producer—especially when one considers the production of jasmine for perfume/extract / essential oil rather than just fresh ornamental flowers.
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Country Produces Most Jasmine Flowers:
A report by Egypt’s Information and Decision Support Centre estimated global jasmine production at about 14 tons, of which Egypt produces approximately 7 tons, i.e. ~50% of global jasmine production.
The region of Gharbiya in Egypt—especially the village of Shibra Belula Al-Sakhawia in the Qutur district—contributes a major share of that output.
Furthermore, Egypt and India together dominate the world’s supply of jasmine extract for perfumes—about 95% of that market.
So, in summary, Egypt is the top producer when it comes to jasmine flowers used for perfume extraction (concrete, absolute, etc.). India is also a very large producer, especially of fresh jasmine and flowers for garlands, etc., but in terms of extracts/perfumes, Egypt appears to lead.
Several reasons contribute to Egypt’s dominance in jasmine (especially for perfume / essential oil use):
Ideal climate and soil conditions
The Nile Delta, particularly Gharbiya governorate, has fertile soil and a favourable climate for jasmine varieties (e.g. Jasminum grandiflorum) that are used for extraction.
Historical cultivation & specialisation
Jasmine cultivation in this area has a long tradition; local expertise has developed over many generations, particularly in picking, processing, extraction, and related industries. (
Focused production for perfume oils and extracts
Many of the jasmine flowers are grown specifically not just for decoration, but for oils, concretes, and absolutes. That implies specialised harvesting (picked at specific times of day/night), processing, and quality control.
Infrastructure & export orientation
There are factories (for distillation, extraction), established supply chains, and international demand for Egyptian jasmine, especially from perfume-making centres. Egypt’s production for extraction is almost entirely exported.
While Egypt leads in jasmine for perfume extraction, other countries also have significant roles, especially in fresh flower markets, local uses (garlands, religious/cultural), jasmine tea, ornamentals, etc. A few examples:
India is a major producer of jasmine (many states produce large tonnages of fresh jasmine flowers). For example, Tamil Nadu is one of the largest jasmine-producing states in India, and varieties like Madurai Malli, Jaathi Malligai, etc., are culturally and economically important.
China is also a big player, particularly in the jasmine tea industry. Hengzhou in Guangxi province is often cited as a major centre: the city claims its jasmine flower production is over 80% of China’s fresh jasmine, and over 60% of the world’s fresh jasmine flowers (for those tea/flower uses).
There are many species ( Jasminum grandiflorum, Jasminum sambac, etc.), and different species are used for different purposes (perfumes, tea, garlands). Quantities may be split across these uses, so the total number of flowers (of all kinds) versus extract-grade flowers can tell different stories.
Fresh vs processed production:
A country might produce many tons of fresh jasmine flowers (for local demands, festivals, garlands), but produce far less when considering extraction (essential oils), which require specific varieties, harvesting, distillation, etc.
Data gaps and variability:
Reliable global data is somewhat scarce. Some reports are by national bodies, others by trade associations. Numbers can vary by year (weather, market demand, pricing).
For jasmine flowers used in extraction and perfume, Egypt appears to be the highest producer globally, contributing roughly half of that market.
For fresh jasmine flowers, other countries like India and China also produce huge volumes, which might lead to that particular sub-sector depending on how “produce” is defined.
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