HS Code
080280
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Raw Areca Nut market coverage spans 81 countries.
- 2,483 exporter companies and 1,466 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 6,878 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 19 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-20.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Areca Nut
Analyze 6,878 supplier-linked transactions across the top 19 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Raw Areca Nut.
Raw Areca Nut Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Raw Areca Nut to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Raw Areca Nut: Cambodia (+399.6%), Malaysia (+81.6%), Myanmar [Burma] (-72.2%).
Raw Areca Nut Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Raw Areca Nut country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Raw Areca Nut transaction unit prices: India (6.49 USD / kg), Bangladesh (4.92 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (4.73 USD / kg), United Arab Emirates (2.00 USD / kg), Oman (2.00 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | +44.6% | 936 | 1.20 USD / kg (3,668,060 kg) | 1.55 USD / kg (5,896,280 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (10,102,163.578 kg) | 1.77 USD / kg (8,173,689.451 kg) | 1.78 USD / kg (10,951,551.106 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (9,183,202.487 kg) | ||||||
| India | -5.5% | 855 | 4.19 USD / kg (466,822.83 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (433,855.399 kg) | 5.22 USD / kg (394,441.611 kg) | 5.68 USD / kg (106,143.6 kg) | 4.92 USD / kg (1,078,644.856 kg) | 6.49 USD / kg (76,003.8 kg) | ||||||
| Bangladesh | +5.3% | 800 | 5.60 USD / kg (4,811,976 kg) | 5.84 USD / kg (4,703,010 kg) | 4.29 USD / kg (3,745,262.891 kg) | 4.93 USD / kg (3,149,480 kg) | 5.72 USD / kg (7,576,406.08 kg) | 4.92 USD / kg (5,853,548 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -5.4% | 676 | 5.90 USD / kg (3,102,980.002 kg) | 6.24 USD / kg (2,176,555 kg) | 6.28 USD / kg (1,187,080.001 kg) | 5.13 USD / kg (2,720,851.406 kg) | 5.93 USD / kg (1,861,503.205 kg) | 4.73 USD / kg (1,783,590.005 kg) | ||||||
| Myanmar [Burma] | -72.2% | 565 | 0.94 USD / kg (2,163,058.999 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (2,894,533.5 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (5,650,223 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (9,966,683 kg) | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (138,830 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | +15.5% | 454 | 1.74 USD / kg (552,000 kg) | 1.86 USD / kg (1,563,898 kg) | 1.35 USD / kg (2,345,772 kg) | 1.14 USD / kg (5,625,628.801 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (3,890,664.4 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (2,537,585 kg) | ||||||
| Nepal | +42.1% | 70 | 2.64 USD / kg (186,300 kg) | 2.51 USD / kg (150,300 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (184,220 kg) | 1.49 USD / kg (132,620 kg) | 1.47 USD / kg (197,920 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +12.7% | 60 | 1.37 USD / kg (247,671.585 kg) | 1.93 USD / kg (41,370.59 kg) | 2.70 USD / kg (67,970 kg) | 1.67 USD / kg (41,377.59 kg) | 1.27 USD / kg (209,989 kg) | 0.91 USD / kg (180,300 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | -2.7% | 1,695 | 2.00 USD / kg (3 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (10.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (46.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (119.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (407.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (390,310.5 kg) | ||||||
| Oman | -0.5% | 483 | 2.00 USD / kg (22.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (28.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (36.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (45.5 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (60 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (30 kg) |
Raw Areca Nut Global Supply Chain Coverage
3,949 companies
2,483 exporters and 1,466 importers are mapped for Raw Areca Nut.
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Raw Areca Nut Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
2,483 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Raw Areca Nut. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Raw Areca Nut Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Grocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingGrocery StoresBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingRetailFood ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
Raw Areca Nut Global Exporter Coverage
2,483 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Raw Areca Nut supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Raw Areca Nut (HS Code 080280) in 2024
For Raw Areca Nut in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 76,645,111.673 kg | 59,526,173.22 USD | View → |
| 2 | Myanmar [Burma] | 26,574,192.6 kg | 53,216,703.518 USD | View → |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 8,851,872 kg | 37,999,335.394 USD | View → |
| 4 | India | 3,118,394 kg | 16,587,024.434 USD | View → |
| 5 | Malaysia | 14,639,779.7 kg | 9,626,417.115 USD | View → |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 291,529 kg | 404,096.014 USD | View → |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 77,049 kg | 333,500.942 USD | View → |
| 8 | United States | 15,634 kg | 63,161 USD | View → |
| 9 | Pakistan | 21,728 kg | 52,885.517 USD | View → |
| 10 | Netherlands | 1,043.367 kg | 23,134.8 USD | View → |
Raw Areca Nut Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Raw Areca Nut Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,466 importer companies are mapped for Raw Areca Nut demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Raw Areca Nut Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-04-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-22
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,466 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Raw Areca Nut.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Raw Areca Nut (HS Code 080280) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 40,813,159 kg | 140,707,650.777 USD | View → |
| 2 | Thailand | 15,752,418 kg | 23,742,868.23 USD | View → |
| 3 | Pakistan | 13,840,946.689 kg | 16,152,732.151 USD | View → |
| 4 | Malaysia | 15,723,518.2 kg | 10,802,486.743 USD | View → |
| 5 | Maldives | 985,466.8 kg | 2,584,238.029 USD | View → |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 496,676 kg | 1,663,000.705 USD | View → |
| 7 | United States | 70,740 kg | 342,656 USD | View → |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 542,620 kg | 214,096.653 USD | View → |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 214,872 kg | 194,373.958 USD | View → |
| 10 | Canada | 29,611.746 kg | 136,201.605 USD | View → |
Raw Areca Nut Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Raw Areca Nut
Raw Areca Nut Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Raw Areca Nut wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Raw Areca Nut wholesale unit prices: Spain (17.42 USD / kg), India (4.16 USD / kg).
Raw Areca Nut Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Raw Areca Nut Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh or Dried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTropical nut/seed (palm fruit seed)
Scientific NameAreca catechu
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Humid tropical to maritime tropical climates; adapted to tropical conditions and reported as growable from sea level up to around 1000 m.
- Perennial palm cultivation; fruit development and ripening occur over months after pollination (as described in FAO EcoCrop).
Consumption Forms
- Chewed in betel quid preparations (areca nut with betel leaf and slaked lime; sometimes tobacco) for stimulant effects.
- Sold as fresh/soft nuts in some markets and as dried/cured nuts for storage and trade.
- Used in some traditional medicine preparations (referenced in IARC/WHO materials).
Grading Factors
- Moisture condition / dryness for traded dried nuts
- Absence of mould damage and contamination indicators
- Kernel integrity (whole vs. split/sliced), cleanliness, and appearance
Planting to HarvestFlowering begins approximately 4–6 years after planting; commercial bearing typically around 7–8 years; full bearing around 10–15 years (FAO EcoCrop).
Market
Raw areca nut (betel nut; seed of Areca catechu) is primarily produced and consumed across South and Southeast Asia, with trade flows shaped by cultural chewing use and a growing packaged-products segment. Global market access is structurally constrained by public-health findings: IARC/WHO have concluded that areca nut (and betel-quid chewing) is carcinogenic to humans, creating an evergreen risk of restrictions, warnings, and demand contraction. Production is concentrated in humid tropical growing zones where palms are perennial and take multiple years to reach commercial bearing, making rapid supply expansion difficult. Trade dynamics are also influenced by importing-country policy interventions (e.g., minimum import price / import-condition measures) and by quality risks for dried nuts (mould/aflatoxin contamination) during curing, storage, and shipment.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Demand is supported by entrenched cultural consumption and diaspora markets, but faces structural headwinds from carcinogenicity findings and resulting policy/consumer shifts.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaKey global producer reported in FAOSTAT/UNdata reporting for areca nuts.
- BangladeshSignificant producer reported in FAOSTAT/UNdata reporting for areca nuts.
- Myanmar [Burma]Significant producer reported in FAOSTAT/UNdata reporting for areca nuts.
- IndonesiaProducer reported in FAOSTAT/UNdata reporting for areca nuts.
- ThailandProducer reported in FAOSTAT/UNdata reporting for areca nuts.
- Sri LankaProducer reported in FAOSTAT/UNdata reporting for areca nuts.
Major Exporting Countries
- Myanmar [Burma]Documented supplier into India; trade sensitive to India import-policy conditions.
- BangladeshDocumented supplier into India; trade sensitive to India import-policy conditions.
Major Importing Countries
- IndiaMajor import market with active import-policy conditions for areca nuts (e.g., minimum import price condition via DGFT notification).
- PakistanImport market; peer-reviewed testing on imported betel nuts reports aflatoxin contamination risk in imports.
- United KingdomWHO/IARC note long-standing imports tied to diaspora consumption (notably as an importing country outside Asia).
- ChinaReported destination demand for Myanmar areca nuts in official Myanmar trade news.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Seed of the areca palm (Areca catechu), traded fresh or dried.
- Commercial trade classification commonly references fresh or dried areca nuts, whether or not shelled or peeled (HS 080280).
Compositional Metrics
- Contains arecoline, a primary psychoactive alkaloid associated with stimulant effects and referenced in IARC publications.
ProcessingDried/“cured” forms are traded for longer storage and transport; moisture management is critical to limit mould growth and aflatoxin risk.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (perennial palm) -> de-husking/cleaning -> drying/curing for shelf stability (for dried trade) -> sorting/grading (whole/sliced/split) -> bagging/cartoning -> wholesale distribution -> retail (loose or packaged) or reprocessing (slicing/flavouring) for chewing products.
Demand Drivers
- Traditional chewing in betel quid preparations (areca nut with betel leaf and lime; sometimes tobacco) across South and Southeast Asia and in diaspora communities.
- Commercialization of pre-packaged areca-nut products and related retail channels where permitted.
Temperature
- Dried nuts are typically handled under ambient conditions; low humidity and dry storage are important to reduce mould/aflatoxin risk.
- Fresh/soft nuts for immediate chewing are more perishable and usually require faster movement through local/regional channels.
Risks
Public Health Regulation HighIARC/WHO have concluded that areca nut (and betel-quid chewing) is carcinogenic to humans, which can trigger or accelerate restrictions (warnings, sales limitations, advertising controls, import controls, or product classification changes) and materially reduce demand or market access.Monitor health-policy developments in key markets; maintain regulatory intelligence on product positioning (raw nut vs. processed chewing products) and ensure compliant labeling/marketing where applicable.
Food Safety MediumPeer-reviewed testing of imported betel nuts has reported aflatoxin contamination risk, consistent with mould hazards during drying, storage, and shipment of nuts in humid supply chains; this can drive border rejections, recalls, and tighter maximum-limit enforcement.Strengthen supplier QA for drying/curing, moisture control, storage hygiene, and routine mycotoxin testing aligned to destination requirements.
Trade Policy MediumImport-policy conditions in major consuming markets can change trade economics abruptly (e.g., India’s DGFT notification introducing a minimum import price condition for areca nuts under specified ITC(HS) codes), affecting sourcing patterns and price formation.Diversify destination markets and contract terms; track official policy notifications and ensure customs documentation supports compliance (e.g., declared value conditions where required).
Supply Rigidity MediumAreca is a perennial palm with multi-year juvenile phases before commercial bearing; supply response to price signals is slower than for annual crops, increasing volatility when demand or policy shifts occur.Use longer-term contracting and inventory/coverage planning; avoid relying on short-term acreage response for supply assurance.
Labor & Social
- Public health and consumer-safety controversy: IARC/WHO conclude areca nut (and betel-quid chewing) is carcinogenic to humans, creating a standing social responsibility and policy risk for the product category.
- WHO/IARC highlight concern about mass-produced, packaged areca-nut products and marketing/uptake among children in some settings.
FAQ
Why is areca nut considered high-risk from a trade and market-access perspective?WHO/IARC report that areca nut (and betel-quid chewing) is carcinogenic to humans, which can lead to restrictions, warnings, or tighter controls that disrupt demand and cross-border trade.
What is the common HS trade classification for raw areca nuts?The UN Statistics Division lists HS 080280 for areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
What are common quality hazards buyers screen for in traded areca nuts?A key documented hazard is mould-related aflatoxin contamination in imports, which can cause non-compliance and border rejections; this makes drying, storage hygiene, and mycotoxin testing important in procurement programs.
Sources
Raw Areca Nut Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Indonesia
India
Sri Lanka
Myanmar [Burma]
Philippines
Malaysia
Vietnam
Bangladesh
Thailand
China
Pakistan
Singapore
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