Fresh Arugula Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Arugula Powder, Dried Arugula
HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Arugula market coverage spans 136 countries.
  • 210 exporter companies and 190 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 3,159 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 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 2026-06-11.

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

Analyze 3,159 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Arugula.

Fresh Arugula Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Arugula to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Arugula: Italy (-67.5%), Colombia (+44.8%), China (-40.4%).

Fresh Arugula Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-07, benchmark Fresh Arugula country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Arugula transaction unit prices: France (12.11 USD / kg), Netherlands (10.11 USD / kg), Vietnam (9.21 USD / kg), South Africa (5.00 USD / kg), Mexico (4.76 USD / kg), 5 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
India-16.5%520.98 USD / kg (37 kg)1.53 USD / kg (709.77 kg)2.40 USD / kg (44 kg)2.15 USD / kg (15 kg)1.38 USD / kg (133 kg)3.33 USD / kg (1 kg)
Netherlands-8.1%3749.77 USD / kg (805.83 kg)9.77 USD / kg (635.8 kg)9.50 USD / kg (673.69 kg)9.95 USD / kg (745.16 kg)10.02 USD / kg (788.813 kg)10.11 USD / kg (1,041.34 kg)
South Africa+11.7%1244.66 USD / kg (55.2 kg)5.00 USD / kg (20.84 kg)5.05 USD / kg (73.76 kg)5.04 USD / kg (53.48 kg)4.95 USD / kg (50.44 kg)5.00 USD / kg (50.48 kg)
China-40.4%114- (-)- (-)0.60 USD / kg (261 kg)0.77 USD / kg (195 kg)- (-)0.59 USD / kg (500.2 kg)
Costa Rica-8- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)7.91 USD / kg (24.9 kg)- (-)
Uzbekistan-31.7%2301.32 USD / kg (742 kg)- (-)1.18 USD / kg (1,106 kg)1.21 USD / kg (57,821 kg)1.28 USD / kg (129,215.3 kg)1.32 USD / kg (19,192 kg)
Vietnam-9.3%655.78 USD / kg (735 kg)7.00 USD / kg (619.5 kg)7.60 USD / kg (676 kg)8.88 USD / kg (399 kg)8.88 USD / kg (180 kg)9.21 USD / kg (249 kg)
Ethiopia-30.7%15- (-)3.67 USD / kg (6 kg)3.50 USD / kg (20.6 kg)3.00 USD / kg (15 kg)3.64 USD / kg (37.6 kg)2.42 USD / kg (32.4 kg)
Colombia+44.8%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Mexico-16.2%1,8636.42 USD / kg (57,049.14 kg)6.83 USD / kg (65,991.55 kg)5.98 USD / kg (83,853.4 kg)6.06 USD / kg (83,836.8 kg)5.73 USD / kg (116,722.72 kg)4.76 USD / kg (112,599.019 kg)
Fresh Arugula Global Supply Chain Coverage
400 companies
210 exporters and 190 importers are mapped for Fresh Arugula.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Arugula, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

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

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

Fresh Arugula Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 210 total exporter companies in the Fresh Arugula supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Malta)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Arugula, Fresh Spinach, Fresh Beet Greens +1
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Singapore
Supplying Products: Fresh Arugula
(Israel)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Serbia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Russia, Spain
Supplying Products: Fresh Arugula, Fresh Spinach, Fresh Chicory +5
Fresh Arugula Global Exporter Coverage
210 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Arugula supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Arugula opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Arugula (HS Code 070999) in 2024

For Fresh Arugula in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands146,249,099.53 kg567,583,504.938 USD
2Italy201,716,035 kg527,970,290.947 USD
3Mexico402,033,325 kg361,417,840 USD
4Spain124,083,682.796 kg213,360,175.906 USD
5United States144,715,615 kg213,258,956 USD
6Egypt34,384,846.864 kg99,291,723.277 USD
7India110,999,563 kg87,951,555.444 USD
8Uzbekistan78,453,081.454 kg55,523,422.94 USD
9Germany13,214,248 kg38,540,319.957 USD
10Belgium45,031,645.42 kg35,934,625.553 USD

Fresh Arugula Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Fresh Arugula Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 190 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Arugula. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
190 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Arugula.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Arugula buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Arugula (HS Code 070999) in 2024

For Fresh Arugula in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States470,798,880 kg503,373,731 USD
2Hong Kong363,544,980 kg435,074,434.117 USD
3Germany146,583,317.975 kg433,108,055.445 USD
4Netherlands257,013,481.975 kg360,950,393.589 USD
5Canada120,116,456.227 kg214,466,658.485 USD
6Belgium40,205,599.38 kg91,847,429.09 USD
7Poland31,938,240 kg85,445,007 USD
8Sweden29,734,067.411 kg56,627,983.437 USD
9Switzerland14,567,926.605 kg52,769,813.061 USD
10Italy25,319,086 kg49,376,928.035 USD

Fresh Arugula Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Arugula 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 Arugula

Fresh Arugula Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Arugula wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Arugula wholesale unit prices: United States (12.75 USD / kg), France (8.77 USD / kg), Poland (7.43 USD / kg), Spain (6.56 USD / kg), Italy (4.90 USD / kg).
Country2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
Italy---4.85 USD / kg-4.90 USD / kg
France8.07 USD / kg8.15 USD / kg8.21 USD / kg8.13 USD / kg8.09 USD / kg8.77 USD / kg
Spain6.52 USD / kg6.52 USD / kg6.57 USD / kg6.51 USD / kg6.47 USD / kg6.56 USD / kg
United States11.66 USD / kg11.68 USD / kg11.85 USD / kg12.62 USD / kg12.93 USD / kg12.75 USD / kg
Poland10.51 USD / kg9.77 USD / kg10.61 USD / kg10.61 USD / kg10.44 USD / kg7.43 USD / kg

Fresh Arugula Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Arugula wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Italy4.97 USD / kg3.73 USD / kg6.95 USD / kg+24.5%
2France8.61 USD / kg7.98 USD / kg11.57 USD / kg+14.5%
3Spain6.53 USD / kg6.38 USD / kg6.67 USD / kg+7.9%
4United States12.30 USD / kg7.72 USD / kg15.44 USD / kg+7.8%
5Poland8.84 USD / kg0.12 USD / kg12.59 USD / kg-11.3%

Latest Fresh Arugula Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Arugula wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-06-01ROC*** * ******* ****** *******40.30 USD / kg
2026-06-01roq***** ********** ****** * ******* *********8.12 USD / kg
2026-06-01جرج** * ****** *****2.16 USD / kg
2026-06-01roq***** ****** *** * ******* *** ****** ****11.53 USD / kg
2026-06-01ROC*** * ******* ********** *******36.12 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupLeafy greens (Brassicaceae salad leaves)
Scientific NameEruca sativa (cultivated rocket); also traded as Diplotaxis tenuifolia (wild rocket/perennial wall-rocket)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Produced in both open-field and protected-culture systems; production environments vary widely across regions
  • Cool-season growth patterns are common for commercial leaf quality, with crop timing adapted to climate and protected-culture capability
Main VarietiesCultivated rocket (Eruca sativa), Wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh raw leaves (salads, garnish)
  • Fresh-cut/ready-to-eat salad mixes (washed and packed under refrigeration)
Grading Factors
  • Leaf color and freshness (absence of yellowing/wilting)
  • Leaf integrity (limited bruising/tearing) and low defect incidence (spots, decay)
  • Foreign matter control and cleanliness
  • Food-safety and hygiene program compliance (process and microbiological specifications where applicable)
  • Nitrate compliance for destinations that regulate maximum levels (e.g., EU)
Planting to HarvestVariable by system and market destination; harvest commonly occurs at pre-inflorescence and has been reported as roughly 20–100 days after planting or regrowth for Diplotaxis tenuifolia in crop-system reviews.

Market

Fresh arugula (rocket/rucola) is a fast-turn leafy salad crop traded mainly as fresh bunch/baby-leaf and as a key component of ready-to-eat, pre-packaged salad mixes. Commercial production spans open-field and protected-culture systems, supporting near year-round supply in many markets but with strong dependence on rapid cooling and refrigerated distribution. Global trade risk is driven less by long-haul bulk flows and more by food-safety controls typical of leafy greens consumed raw, where outbreaks can rapidly trigger recalls and trade disruption. In the EU market, nitrate compliance is a recurring buyer and regulatory checkpoint, with maximum levels specified for rucola by harvest season.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium- to long-term)growth tied to expansion of ready-to-eat, pre-packaged salad and baby-leaf categories that frequently include rocket/arugula
Major Producing Countries
  • ItalyMediterranean production base; literature reports substantial cultivated area for perennial wall-rocket (wild rocket) used in fresh and baby-leaf markets.
  • SpainCommercial cultivation reported in Mediterranean production systems; often linked to baby-leaf/ready-to-eat salad supply chains (no single official global production ranking identified).
  • United StatesCommercial cultivation reported; supply typically serves domestic and regional fresh and fresh-cut demand (no single official global production ranking identified).
  • MoroccoCommercial cultivation reported in literature as part of broader Mediterranean and off-season supply (no single official global production ranking identified).
  • IsraelCommercial cultivation reported in literature as part of Mediterranean production systems (no single official global production ranking identified).

Specification

Major VarietiesCultivated rocket (Eruca sativa), Wild rocket / perennial wall-rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)
Physical Attributes
  • Peppery, pungent flavor profile associated with Brassicaceae isothiocyanates
  • Tender leaves prone to wilting and quality loss from dehydration and rough handling
  • Quality defects can include russet/brown spotting; ethylene exposure can exacerbate spotting and deterioration
Compositional Metrics
  • Nitrate is a key compliance parameter in some markets; the EU sets maximum nitrate levels for rucola with seasonal (harvest-window) thresholds
  • Glucosinolates/isothiocyanates are important quality-related compounds contributing to characteristic flavor and off-odor risk if packaging atmospheres become excessively low in O2 or high in CO2
Packaging
  • Fresh-cut/ready-to-eat rocket is commonly packed in sealed pouches or trays where the internal atmosphere shifts (passive modified atmosphere), which can reduce moisture loss and slow spoilage when temperature is well controlled
ProcessingOften sold as minimally processed ready-to-eat leaves: washing/sanitizing, drying, portioning, and sealed-pack distribution under refrigeration are common commercial stepsModified-atmosphere conditions can preserve characteristic flavor compounds, but temperature abuse can accelerate off-flavor development and shorten usable life

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (pre-inflorescence stage) -> rapid cooling -> washing/sanitizing (fresh-cut programs) -> drying/dewatering -> portioning -> sealed pack (often passive MAP) -> refrigerated transport -> retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Ready-to-eat, pre-packaged salad demand and convenience-led baby-leaf formats
  • Foodservice use as a peppery salad leaf and garnish
  • Health-forward positioning of Brassicaceae leafy greens in retail salad assortments
Temperature
  • Tight cold-chain is critical; short-term storage guidance commonly targets about 1–2°C with very high relative humidity to limit wilting
  • Temperature abuse episodes during distribution can accelerate off-odor/off-flavor development and reduce marketable shelf life
Atmosphere Control
  • Passive modified atmosphere commonly develops in sealed packs (pouches/trays) and can help retain humidity and slow deterioration when kept cold
  • Excessively low O2 and/or high CO2 in packs can increase off-odor risk; pack design and temperature control are key
Shelf Life
  • Short shelf-life compared with many vegetables; typical commercial expectations are roughly 7–10 days under strong refrigeration and humidity control
  • Fresh-cut rocket quality can decline rapidly if cold chain breaks occur, even when packaged under MAP

Risks

Food Safety HighLeafy vegetables and herbs consumed raw are globally associated with microbiological hazards and outbreaks that can cause rapid recalls and trade disruption; arugula’s typical raw consumption and fresh-cut handling steps increase exposure pathways if water quality, hygiene, and sanitation controls fail.Apply Codex-aligned GAP/GHP across primary production and fresh-cut handling (water quality management, hygiene training, sanitation, and traceability); maintain strict cold-chain and validated wash/sanitizing controls where used.
Regulatory Compliance MediumIn the EU, rucola (rocket) is subject to maximum nitrate levels that differ by harvest window, creating compliance and testing risk for exporters and fresh-cut operators sourcing across seasons.Implement agronomic nitrate-management programs (fertilizer strategy, light management in protected systems where applicable) and routine nitrate testing aligned to destination-market limits and harvest periods.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumArugula is highly perishable and prone to wilting, spotting, and flavor deterioration; even short temperature abuse during distribution can meaningfully reduce sellable shelf life.Pre-cool quickly after harvest, ship under continuous refrigeration/high RH, use appropriately designed sealed packs, and avoid temperature excursions during transport and retail handling.
Plant Health LowDowny mildew and other foliar diseases are reported in commercial wild-rocket production and can reduce yields and usable leaf quality in greenhouse and field systems.Use integrated pest management, resistant/tolerant cultivars where available, protected-culture hygiene, and active monitoring to reduce epidemic risk.
Sustainability
  • Nitrogen management and nitrate accumulation: rucola is specifically regulated for nitrate levels in the EU, linking agronomic practices and harvest windows to market access
  • Food loss and waste risk from short shelf life and cold-chain dependence in fresh and fresh-cut supply chains
Labor & Social
  • Worker hygiene, sanitation training, and health controls are central in leafy-green supply chains because contamination can occur during harvest and handling
  • Traceability and supplier verification are common buyer expectations for ready-to-eat leafy products due to recall and outbreak sensitivity

FAQ

Why does arugula (rocket) carry elevated food-safety risk in global trade?Like other leafy vegetables and herbs, arugula is often eaten raw and can be implicated in outbreaks if contamination occurs via irrigation water, soil amendments, harvest hygiene, or fresh-cut handling. FAO/WHO risk assessment work and Codex hygiene guidance highlight that these products can cause significant public-health and trade disruption, so buyers typically require strong GAP/GHP, sanitation, and traceability controls.
What compositional compliance checks matter for arugula in the EU market?Nitrate is a key regulated parameter for rucola in the EU. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum nitrate levels for rucola with different limits depending on whether it is harvested between 1 October–31 March or between 1 April–30 September, so seasonal sourcing and testing programs matter for market access.
What storage conditions are commonly used to preserve fresh arugula quality?Commercial handling guidance commonly targets very cold storage around 1–2°C with high relative humidity and careful handling to minimize wilting and damage, with typical shelf-life expectations on the order of about a week under good control. Research on rocket leaves also shows that sealed packs (passive MAP) can help retain quality, but temperature abuse can quickly accelerate off-flavor development.

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