Rosemary Wholesale

What is Rosemary?

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a strong-smelling, green herb that comes from the Mediterranean. It has fragrant, needle-like leaves. It contains compounds like carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid that act as antioxidants. Rosemary is used commercially in various forms such as cut or powder. It can be found in baked products and marinades. iI herb mixes, rosemary is often combined with thyme, oregano, and marjoram.

Types, Varieties & Forms

Rosemary is grown in different forms for various uses.

• Whole or rubbed leaf: Common in visual seasoning blends and marinades.
• Cut & sifted: Used in spice jars, herb blends, and soups.
• Powdered: Added to processed foods and seasoning bases.
• Extract-grade: For antioxidant-rich formulations and oil-based applications.
• Rosemary oil: Used in natural preservatives and flavorings.

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Harvest Season

Rosemary is usually harvested from May to September, depending on the weather and where it comes from. The main countries that produce rosemary are Morocco, Tunisia, Spain, Egypt, and more recently, Albania.

Prices can change based on oil content, quality of the cut, microbial load, and if the rosemary is for cooking or extraction. Lots with higher oil content are often used for industry or health products. For buyers in the EU, rosemary needs to meet the rules of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, especially for dried herbs meant for food use or export.

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Producing Countries

Rosemary grows well in places with a Mediterranean-like climate.

• Morocco is a top producer, harvesting about 44,000 metric tons in 2020.
• Spain is important in the culinary market, exporting a lot of both dried and fresh rosemary.
• France and Tunisia also produce rosemary, mainly for oil.
• In the United States, California is the main source of fresh and dried rosemary for North America.

These areas have great conditions for growing rosemary, like plenty of sunlight and little rain, which boosts the oil content and scent strength.

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Trends

Rosemary is becoming popular in natural preservation, meat products, and functional teas because of its taste, smell, and health benefits. It is also being used more in plant-based sausages, baked products, and anti-aging skincare products.

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Rosemary Manufacturers

Nutrada matches buyers to certified rosemary manufacturers. They offer food-grade and supplement-grade products made under FSSC22000, IFS, or BRC-certified systems. We recommend to request for each batch a Certificate of Analysis (COA), pesticide residue analysis, and the microbiological results.

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Bulk Rosemary

Rosemary usually comes in 10 to 20 kilogram carton boxes or food-safe bags. The size may depend on how it is cut and dried. Buying in bulk helps control costs and keeps production consistent, especially for food brands that use rosemary for flavor or as a main ingredient.

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Private Label Rosemary

You can find rosemary in jars, pouches, sachets, and blended herb mixes with private labeling. Nutrada suppliers can produce a minimum of 500 to 1,000 units for each product, based on the type of packaging.

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Organic Rosemary

Organic rosemary is grown without using synthetic chemicals and is certified under programs like EU Organic and USDA Organic. Buyers should check for third-party certification from groups such as ECOCERT, Control Union, or Kiwa BCS, as well as batch-level pesticide residue reports.

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Rosemary Suppliers

Are you looking for a reliable rosemary supplier? Nutrada offers a platform to find fresh, dried, or essential oil rosemary from certified producers in Morocco, Spain, France, Tunisia, and the United States. Whether you need bulk rosemary, organic options, or private label products, our tools make it easy to compare suppliers and simplify your buying process.

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