Dried Hibiscus FAQ for Importers

Dried hibiscus is the calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa L., also called roselle: the fleshy, deep red sepals that surround the seed pod. It is not the petal or the leaf. We export the whole dried calyces (dried hibiscus flowers), sourced and processed in Nigeria.

Yes. They are local names for the same dried calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa. It is called zobo in Nigeria, bissap in Senegal and West Africa, karkade in Egypt and Sudan, flor de Jamaica in Mexico and Central America, and sorrel in the Caribbean. In international trade it is usually listed as dried hibiscus flowers or roselle.

We supply whole dried hibiscus flowers: about 95% of the product is whole calyces. Whole calyces keep their colour and natural compounds better, which is why tea, beverage and food manufacturers prefer them for infusions, blends and their own cutting or extraction.

Below 10%. Low moisture protects the colour and flavour of the calyx during storage and international transport, and reduces the risk of mould.

Nigerian hibiscus has a deep red colour and a natural tart flavour. It is rich in anthocyanins, the pigments that give the red colour, and in organic acids. Nigeria is one of the world's leading producers of hibiscus.

The 2026 crop from Nigeria.

Herbal tea and infusions, cold and hot beverages (such as agua de Jamaica, zobo or bissap), jams, syrups and sauces, natural red colourants and flavouring, nutraceutical and health products, and bulk industrial processing such as cutting, sifting and extraction.

The calyces are harvested at full maturity, dried under controlled conditions, sorted manually and mechanically to remove foreign matter, inspected against export grade and the buyer's specification, and packed in 25 kg export bags.

The hibiscus is free of weeds, stones and any other foreign matter. Each lot is sorted and inspected before packing.

In 25 kg polypropylene (PP) bags: net weight 25 kg, gross weight 25.15 kg, bag size 75 × 125 cm.

The bags are plain, with no labels or printing. The importer can resell, relabel or repack the product under its own brand.

In a cool, dry place, away from direct light and humidity, in closed bags kept off damp floors. Opened bags should be resealed. Dry storage keeps the colour and flavour of the calyces.

No. The price depends on quantity, destination port and Incoterm, and on the market situation at the time of the order. Send us those details and we will quote.

Your company and country, the quantity in tonnes or containers, the destination port, your preferred Incoterm, and any specification or document your market requires.

Export documents are shared on request, according to the requirements of your destination market. Tell us your country when you ask for a quote.

Dried hibiscus calyces are commonly declared under HS 1211.90. The exact national tariff code varies by country (Mexico, for example, uses 1211.90.99), so confirm it with your customs broker.

Importers, distributors and manufacturers that buy dried hibiscus in bulk, packed in 25 kg bags for international shipment.

CHE International Brokers LLC, a U.S. company based in Doral, Florida (3625 NW 82nd Ave, Ste 100K, Doral, FL 33166, USA), with operations in Nigeria.

Sourcing from Nigeria can raise questions about reliability, communication and the security of the transaction. We combine on-the-ground operations in Nigeria with a U.S.-based business structure, which gives importers more transparency and accountability in every deal.

Facundo Damil, CEO of CHE International. You can write to fdamil@cheinternational.com or contact him by phone or WhatsApp at +34 614 31 36 47.

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