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Fresh Celery Market Overview 2026

HS Code
070940
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Celery market coverage spans 136 countries.
  • 842 exporter companies and 630 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 10,948 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Celery

Analyze 10,948 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Celery.

Fresh Celery Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Celery to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Celery: United States (-47.4%), Ecuador (-35.5%), Vietnam (-28.7%).

Fresh Celery Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Celery country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Celery transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (11.44 USD / kg), Uruguay (4.31 USD / kg), Ukraine (3.36 USD / kg), Italy (2.45 USD / kg), India (2.32 USD / kg), 14 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Mexico-11.2%4,4880.84 USD / kg (12,293,688.864 kg)0.95 USD / kg (8,436,835.79 kg)1.16 USD / kg (6,545,753.429 kg)1.24 USD / kg (6,988,279.474 kg)1.30 USD / kg (8,182,690.642 kg)1.13 USD / kg (6,696,440.45 kg)
South Africa+12.3%1,9052.81 USD / kg (1,674.47 kg)2.69 USD / kg (1,216.96 kg)2.58 USD / kg (1,158.54 kg)1.85 USD / kg (2,651.15 kg)2.19 USD / kg (1,540.02 kg)1.91 USD / kg (1,946.62 kg)
China+0.1%1,0900.55 USD / kg (356,850.8 kg)0.40 USD / kg (696,492.8 kg)0.19 USD / kg (455,048.12 kg)0.18 USD / kg (571,113 kg)0.31 USD / kg (507,950.5 kg)0.38 USD / kg (416,710.6 kg)
Uzbekistan-14.7%4380.40 USD / kg (134,913 kg)0.40 USD / kg (103,903 kg)0.40 USD / kg (240 kg)- (-)0.67 USD / kg (23,261 kg)0.56 USD / kg (50,256 kg)
Netherlands-17.7%2782.70 USD / kg (2,850 kg)2.65 USD / kg (2,344.2 kg)3.64 USD / kg (522 kg)1.41 USD / kg (8,593.4 kg)2.36 USD / kg (2,925 kg)0.96 USD / kg (20,830 kg)
Ethiopia+0.9%2050.22 USD / kg (11,014 kg)0.22 USD / kg (5,554 kg)0.22 USD / kg (9,589 kg)0.22 USD / kg (11,701 kg)0.22 USD / kg (9,812 kg)0.22 USD / kg (8,172 kg)
Thailand+6.5%1522.29 USD / kg (546 kg)2.12 USD / kg (914 kg)1.78 USD / kg (972.4 kg)1.72 USD / kg (284 kg)1.52 USD / kg (605 kg)2.08 USD / kg (283 kg)
Iran-19.4%460.26 USD / kg (4,405 kg)0.13 USD / kg (3,100 kg)- (-)0.36 USD / kg (840 kg)0.35 USD / kg (2,280 kg)0.36 USD / kg (1,130 kg)
Costa Rica-4.5%355.62 USD / kg (10.62 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)8.51 USD / kg (10.76 kg)11.44 USD / kg (18.46 kg)
Uruguay-8.8%285.00 USD / kg (12 kg)3.41 USD / kg (22 kg)4.10 USD / kg (55 kg)6.22 USD / kg (110 kg)4.03 USD / kg (21.8 kg)4.31 USD / kg (60 kg)
Fresh Celery Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,472 companies
842 exporters and 630 importers are mapped for Fresh Celery.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Celery, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Celery Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

842 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Celery. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Celery Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 842 total exporter companies in the Fresh Celery supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Celery, Fresh Cauliflower
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Iran)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Fresh Celery Global Exporter Coverage
842 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Celery supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Celery opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Celery (HS Code 070940) in 2024

For Fresh Celery in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Spain88,213,811.78 kg109,194,289.45 USDView →
2United States92,219,323 kg86,041,849 USDView →
3Mexico81,181,944 kg84,257,020 USDView →
4Italy13,742,731 kg17,120,097.753 USDView →
5Netherlands9,537,808 kg12,743,695.341 USDView →
6Canada9,469,242 kg7,180,501.516 USDView →
7Australia4,131,049.91 kg5,141,493.821 USDView →
8Germany2,312,882 kg3,557,124.32 USDView →
9Belgium3,028,102.61 kg3,063,096.502 USDView →
10Poland2,089,694.414 kg2,955,607 USDView →

Fresh Celery Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

Track Fresh Celery exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.

Fresh Celery Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

630 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Celery demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Celery Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 630 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Celery. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Djibouti)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Djibouti)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
630 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Celery.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Celery buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Celery (HS Code 070940) in 2024

For Fresh Celery in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1United States100,671,730 kg91,633,482 USDView →
2Canada78,191,396.071 kg74,368,838.079 USDView →
3United Kingdom26,285,496 kg43,232,949.395 USDView →
4Netherlands14,931,005 kg18,995,767.332 USDView →
5Germany7,797,113.707 kg12,470,106.362 USDView →
6Poland7,637,276 kg10,015,393 USDView →
7Malaysia10,747,395.71 kg9,534,002.463 USDView →
8Belgium6,621,059.82 kg8,357,483.002 USDView →
9Mexico13,337,200 kg7,509,607 USDView →
10Ireland3,749,656 kg5,893,662.266 USDView →

Fresh Celery Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Celery origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Celery

Fresh Celery Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Celery wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Celery wholesale unit prices: Spain (2.01 USD / kg), France (1.83 USD / kg), Italy (1.60 USD / kg), United States (1.28 USD / kg), Mexico (1.07 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United States1.06 USD / kg1.10 USD / kg1.09 USD / kg1.03 USD / kg1.11 USD / kg1.28 USD / kg
Spain1.48 USD / kg1.59 USD / kg1.74 USD / kg1.79 USD / kg1.98 USD / kg2.01 USD / kg
Italy1.67 USD / kg1.58 USD / kg1.66 USD / kg1.62 USD / kg1.69 USD / kg1.60 USD / kg
France1.91 USD / kg1.91 USD / kg1.92 USD / kg1.89 USD / kg1.85 USD / kg1.83 USD / kg
Mexico1.00 USD / kg1.05 USD / kg1.06 USD / kg1.14 USD / kg1.09 USD / kg1.07 USD / kg

Fresh Celery Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Celery wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1United States1.42 USD / kg0.53 USD / kg3.42 USD / kg+17.0%View →
2Spain1.69 USD / kg0.60 USD / kg3.05 USD / kg+34.4%View →
3Italy1.52 USD / kg0.74 USD / kg2.82 USD / kg+14.7%View →
4France1.80 USD / kg1.29 USD / kg2.53 USD / kg+9.0%View →
5Mexico1.10 USD / kg0.32 USD / kg2.18 USD / kg+12.7%View →

Latest Fresh Celery Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Celery wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-03-01セルリ* * *** *** ***** **17.29 USD / kg
2026-03-01芹菜-**** * ***** ***0.66 USD / kg
2026-03-01Cel******** * ******* *********** ****** **** ******** ******** ******* ******* ******** ******38.28 USD / kg
2026-03-01西芹(**** ******** ******* * *** *********** ******* ********* ********* ************ ****** *** *** ********* ********* ******0.77 USD / kg
2026-03-01Cel******** * ******* *********** ****** **** ******** ******** ******* ******** ******** ******48.22 USD / kg

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Celery

Fresh Celery Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Celery farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Celery farmgate unit prices: Thailand (1.79 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Thailand1.52 USD / kg1.53 USD / kg1.54 USD / kg1.38 USD / kg1.75 USD / kg1.79 USD / kg
Czechia0.83 USD / kg0.83 USD / kg0.82 USD / kg0.79 USD / kg0.78 USD / kg-

Fresh Celery Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

Compare Fresh Celery farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Thailand1.62 USD / kg1.23 USD / kg2.00 USD / kg+0.5%View →
2Czechia0.83 USD / kg0.77 USD / kg0.87 USD / kg-7.4%View →

Latest Fresh Celery Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 5 Fresh Celery farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-12-01Fre** ****** ************* ********* * *** *1.68 USD / kg
2025-12-01Fre** ****** ******* ********* * *** *2.07 USD / kg
2025-09-01Fre** ****** ******** * *** ** ******** ******0.77 USD / kg
2025-03-01Fre** ****** ****** * *** *0.51 USD / kg
2024-01-01Fre** ****** ********* * *** *0.61 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupFresh vegetable (stalk/leaf vegetable; Apiaceae)
Scientific NameApium graveolens
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Cool-season crop; best quality under mild temperatures
  • Requires consistent soil moisture; sensitive to drought stress
  • Quality depends on careful nutrient and water management to avoid pithiness and defects
Main VarietiesPascal (green) celery, Golden (yellow) celery
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh (whole/bunched or hearts)
  • Fresh-cut sticks and snack packs
  • Ingredient use in soups/stocks and prepared foods
  • Dehydrated flakes/powder and blended juices (secondary uses)
Grading Factors
  • Stalk size and uniformity
  • Crispness/turgidity and absence of wilting
  • Color and freedom from yellowing/browning
  • Freedom from decay, mechanical damage, and pest/disease defects
  • Trim quality and cleanliness

Market

Fresh celery (Apium graveolens) is a highly perishable vegetable traded primarily through regional and nearby-market supply chains because quality deteriorates quickly without a continuous cold chain and high-humidity handling. Global production is geographically widespread across temperate and subtropical zones, while international trade is shaped by proximity to large consumption markets and the ability to deliver consistent, food-safety-compliant product. Trade is also influenced by the expansion of fresh-cut and convenience formats (e.g., trimmed hearts and sticks), which increases the importance of hygiene controls and temperature management. Food safety incidents, logistics disruptions, and weather-related yield variability can quickly tighten availability and raise prices due to limited shelf-life buffers.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term)generally steady baseline demand with growth in convenience/fresh-cut segments

Specification

Major VarietiesPascal (green) celery, Golden (yellow) celery
Physical Attributes
  • Crisp, turgid stalks with minimal pithiness/hollowness
  • Bright green (or pale yellow for golden types) with minimal yellowing or browning
  • Trimmed bunches or hearts with clean cuts and limited mechanical damage
Compositional Metrics
  • High moisture content; dehydration drives rapid wilting and loss of crispness
  • Fresh-cut formats are more sensitive to discoloration and microbial growth than whole stalks
Grades
  • Buyer and retailer specifications typically emphasize stalk size/uniformity, color, cleanliness, and freedom from decay; UNECE-style class/defect tolerance conventions may be referenced where applicable
Packaging
  • Bulk cartons or reusable plastic crates (RPCs) for whole celery/bunches
  • Film-wrapped hearts and sealed packs for retail presentation and moisture retention
  • Fresh-cut sticks commonly packed in sealed or modified-atmosphere retail packs
ProcessingCommonly supplied as whole stalks, trimmed hearts, or fresh-cut sticks; further processed uses include dehydrated flakes/powder and juice/blends

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest -> field trimming -> washing/sanitation (where used) -> rapid cooling -> packing -> refrigerated transport -> distribution -> retail and/or fresh-cut processing
Demand Drivers
  • Everyday culinary use in household cooking and foodservice
  • Convenience demand for trimmed hearts and fresh-cut sticks
  • Retail requirements for consistent appearance, traceability, and food-safety compliance
Temperature
  • Continuous refrigeration is critical to slow respiration, preserve crispness, and reduce decay risk
  • High-humidity handling helps limit moisture loss and wilting
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified-atmosphere packaging is commonly used in fresh-cut formats to help manage dehydration and quality loss
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is strongly constrained by moisture loss (wilting) and decay; any cold-chain break can rapidly reduce saleable quality, especially for fresh-cut celery

Risks

Food Safety HighCelery is often consumed raw and is increasingly sold in fresh-cut formats, which raises exposure to microbial contamination risks (e.g., from water, equipment, and handling). A single contamination event can trigger rapid recalls, import refusals, and abrupt demand shifts because shelf-life buffers are limited and buyers prioritize verified hygiene controls and traceability.Strengthen GAP/GMP/HACCP controls, validate wash/sanitation where used, enforce cold-chain discipline, and maintain end-to-end traceability with rapid recall readiness.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumMoisture loss causes rapid wilting and loss of crispness, while mechanical damage accelerates decay; quality can deteriorate quickly if high-humidity refrigeration and careful handling are not maintained.Use rapid cooling, high-humidity refrigerated storage/transport, protective packaging, and minimize handling and dwell times.
Climate MediumHeatwaves, drought, flooding, and storm events can reduce yields, increase disease pressure, and disrupt harvest windows, leading to short-notice tightness in supply because celery’s perishability limits inventory carryover.Diversify sourcing regions and seasons, monitor weather and water constraints, and use flexible contracting to shift volumes when shocks occur.
Regulatory Compliance MediumExporters face strict buyer and regulatory expectations on pesticide residues, hygiene, and labeling/traceability; non-compliance can cause shipment rejections and reputational damage.Align crop protection programs to destination MRLs, maintain residue monitoring, and ensure documented food-safety and traceability systems.
Logistics LowPort congestion, reefer shortages, and inland transport delays can reduce quality and increase shrink because celery has limited tolerance for temperature and humidity excursions.Prioritize reliable cold-chain lanes, add contingency routing, and use quality monitoring (temperature logging) to manage claims and prevent systemic losses.
Sustainability
  • Irrigation and water stewardship in producing regions
  • Food loss and waste risk due to short shelf life and cold-chain sensitivity
  • Packaging footprint (film wrap and fresh-cut packs) and recycling constraints
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability and working conditions in harvesting and packing operations
  • Worker health and safety during trimming, washing, and fresh-cut processing

FAQ

Why is cold-chain performance so critical for fresh celery trade?Celery loses quality quickly when it dehydrates or warms, leading to wilting, reduced crispness, and faster decay. Because shelf-life buffers are limited, buyers rely on continuous refrigerated, high-humidity handling to keep product saleable through distribution.
What are the most common buyer quality expectations for fresh celery?Buyers typically expect crisp, turgid stalks with uniform size, clean trimming, minimal yellowing or browning, and freedom from decay and mechanical damage. Packaging and presentation (whole stalks, hearts, or sticks) are also specified to reduce moisture loss and handling damage.
What is the biggest global risk that can abruptly disrupt celery sales and trade flows?Food safety incidents are the most disruptive because celery is often eaten raw and increasingly sold as fresh-cut. A contamination event can quickly trigger recalls and import refusals, and the short shelf life leaves little time to reroute or hold inventory.

Fresh Celery Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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