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What is the price of saffron plant in the world market?
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices used in folk medicine to treat many diseases. Saffron tincture is said to brighten the eyes, improve the functioning of the heart and respiratory organs. But more than 5 grams is toxic.
What is the price of "red gold" in the world market?
The saffron crop, described as the “captain of spices,” is harvested in mid-October. An average of 4 kg can be harvested from one hectare of plantation, 7-8 kg in the second year, and 15-16 kg in subsequent years.
In the process of marketing research, the price of 1 kg of saffron in the world market is $ 400-1000 $ 1, and the price of 2,5 kg of flowers is $ 5-XNUMX.
According to some sources, the price of saffron flower, which is recognized as "red gold", can go up to € 1 thousand per 30 kg, depending on the navigation.
For comparison, the average price of cotton fiber is $ 1,5- $ 2 per kg.
According to statistics, it takes 450 flowers to harvest 75 grams of saffron.