Bilberry extract is regarded as a superior product in the herbal industry.The quality varies  with geographical origin.Manufacturers in China generally import bilberry from Nordic Europe  and they are very familiar with bilberry supply chain.On the other hand,with improved  bilberry's supply chain,The North Europe Countries gradually pay attention to the demand from  China.

    As a hot product,an interest has been taken in the bilberry market for years.The bilberry had a  good harvest in 2009 and the price fell significantly.The price for bilberry extract declined  to $450-500 per kilogram accordingly.Unfortunately,Eyjafjallajoekull volcano erupted in  Iceland.The ash cloud may bring potential contamination of bilberry.The European Food Safety  Authority (EFSA) has judged the potential risk to food safety in the EU as negligible.But they  don't make a precise assessment of the safety impact.Therefore,the clean bilberry may be in  shortage in the future.

    According to herbridge.com,only a few professional manufacturers of bilberry extract in China,  including Xi'an HaoTian Bio-engineering Technology Co., Ltd,Beijing Gingkogroup Co.,Ltd
,Ningbo Green-Health pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd,Beijing Bestgrand Biochemicals Co.,LTD .Guilin Layn  Natural Ingredients Corp.Of which,NGHP has taken actions on raw materials to address the  potential contamination.

    According to herbridge.com,the acreage and output increased in 2009 in Finland.Fresh bilberry  sales are more than 3000 ton.The total sales exceed 410 million Euro.