Hawthorn extract is isolated from hawthorn of rosaceae including hawthorn fruit extract and hawthorn leaf extract.Some enterprises consider hawthorn extract as hawthorn fruit extract.The main component is flavone.

        Hawthorn extract is not a new product.Manufacturers increased gradually since 1993 when hawthorn extract supply began in domestic market.At present,many enterprises can supply this product,especially 10% hawthorn extract.The production process is not complicated.However,owing to seriously absorbing moisture,it is not easy to product hawthorn fruit extract,especially in Summer.

        The hawthorn harvest was basically finished in November.It is true that hawthorn has a considerable reduction.It is reported that the retail price for fresh hawthorn rose to 4RMB/kg.According to herbridge.com,the hawthorn failture almost not affect the herbal extract industry.The raw materials for hawthorn leaf extract are the fresh and fallen leaves.Manufacturers mainly adopt fallen leaves on account of the higher price of fresh leaves.Of course,hawthorn leaf price can not be affected.Most manufacturers have stocks of hawthorn fruit extract.The hawthorn acquisition was completed.Hawthorn fruit extract price has no upward tendency.In addition,there is no increasing demand for the domestic and international market.Participants said hawthorn extract price would be stable.The price would not increase sharply,if any.

        According to herbridge.com,the price for 10% and 40% hawthorn leaf extract is around 105RMB/kg and 400RMB/kg,respectively.40% hawthorn fruit extract is about 650RMB/kg.