Calendula Wholesale

What is Calendula?

Calendula, also known as "pot marigold", is a flowering herb with bright orange-yellow petals. People gather and dry these petals to use in herbal teas, beauty products, tinctures, and skin care items. They are well-known for being gentle on the skin and helping reduce inflammation. You can find calendula as whole flowers, cut petals, or powder. It is used both for its helpful compounds and for its beauty in botanical mixes. Calendula also works well with chamomile, nettle, or aloe vera when mixed.

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Types, Varieties & Forms

Calendula is processed and sold in multiple forms, each suitable for different industries and applications:

• Dried Calendula Flowers: Used in teas, infusions, soaps, and topical skincare formulations. Also valued for their visual appeal in loose herbal blends.
• Calendula Powder: Finely ground flower petals used in supplement capsules, herbal blends, and topical powders.
• Calendula Oil: An infusion of calendula flowers in carrier oils (often olive or sunflower oil), used in creams, salves, and massage oils.
• Calendula Extracts: Concentrated liquid extracts used in natural skincare, bath products, and herbal remedies.

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Harvest Season

Calendula is usually picked from late spring to early autumn, between May and September. In warmer areas, it can be harvested multiple times. The main producers are Egypt, Albania, India, and Poland. The price of calendula depends on the quality of the petals, how they are dried, the color of the flowers, and the amount of green material present. Whole calendula flowers cost more than mixed or crushed ones, especially when used in tea blends or cosmetic products. Weather and the need for manual labor to harvest also affect supply and prices each year.

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Producing Countries

Calendula is cultivated globally in regions with temperate climates and well-drained soils. Leading producers include:

• Kazakhstan: Among the world’s top exporters of dried calendula.
• Russia: Supplies a significant portion of dried flower material for herbal use.
• United States: Produces calendula for domestic tea, skincare, and food industries.
• Egypt: A key source for certified dried calendula used in global herb and tea markets.
• India: Grows calendula for traditional Ayurvedic formulations and cosmetics.
• Germany: Known for high-quality calendula extracts and essential oil infusions for skin care.

From March 2023 to February 2024, Kazakhstan, Russia, and the United States collectively accounted for 47% of the world's total calendula flower exports.

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Trends

Calendula is becoming popular in natural skincare, digestive health, and herbal tea blends. Many brands use it for products that are soothing, reduce inflammation, and have natural labels. It is also gaining popularity in baby care and feminine hygiene products, where gentle herbal ingredients are favored. Overall, calendula is appealing due to its attractive look, traditional uses, and relevance across different industries.

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Calendula Manufacturers

On the Nutrada platform you can find a broad range of manufacturers that provide calendula in different forms and qualities. You can find everything from whole flower heads to sifted, tea-grade petals. These suppliers follow IFS, BRC and FSSC 22000 standards and can help with any required documentation for herbal, food, or cosmetic use.

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Bulk Calendula

When you buy calendula in bulk, it is shipped in 5 to 25 kilogram carton boxes or food-safe bags, depending on the format. Whole flowers and petals are often used in herbal tea blends and salves, while powdered calendula is integrated into tinctures, capsules, and cosmetic bases. Companies who buy in bulk are tea packers, skincare formulators, and herbal manufacturers. Buying calendula in bulk is a perfect option for manufacturers aiming to increase production while reducing costs and maintaining consistent quality.

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Private Label Calendula

Looking to develop your own calendula product line? Nutrada partners with contract manufacturers who offer calendula private label options, including herbal teas with calendula petals. Packaging options include glass jars, compostable pouches, or blister packs.

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Organic Calendula

Organic calendula is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers and is certified under USDA, EU, or JAS standards. Benefits of organic calendula include higher antioxidant and carotenoid levels. But it also has a stronger appeal in beauty and wellness markets.

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Calendula Suppliers

Simplify your calendula sourcing with Nutrada’s worldwide supplier network. Our platform gives you instant access to high-quality producers of dried calendula, extracts, oils, and powders, all with full product data and quality documentation.

Create your free account today to explore listings, compare certifications, and match with the best calendula suppliers from Egypt, India, Germany, and beyond.

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