Derived Products
Cured Bamboo Shoots, Dried Bamboo Shoots
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Bamboo Shoot market coverage spans 38 countries.
- 237 exporter companies and 225 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 580 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 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Bamboo Shoot
Analyze 580 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Bamboo Shoot.
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Bamboo Shoot to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Bamboo Shoot: India (+264.5%), Japan (-78.4%), South Africa (-76.7%).
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Bamboo Shoot country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Bamboo Shoot transaction unit prices: Vietnam (11.95 USD / kg), Peru (4.32 USD / kg), Taiwan (3.00 USD / kg), Thailand (2.15 USD / kg), Philippines (1.79 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -29.0% | 253 | 0.56 USD / kg (174,027.6 kg) | 0.32 USD / kg (337,382.799 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (167,596.789 kg) | 0.31 USD / kg (1,222,860.808 kg) | 0.36 USD / kg (466,835.85 kg) | 0.92 USD / kg (381,224.798 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | -7.7% | 193 | 2.40 USD / kg (35,563.2 kg) | 2.22 USD / kg (12,240.25 kg) | 2.33 USD / kg (140,290 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (119,758 kg) | 1.60 USD / kg (72,436 kg) | 2.15 USD / kg (145,537 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -76.7% | 33 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.47 USD / kg (72 kg) | 0.47 USD / kg (120 kg) | 0.32 USD / kg (130 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -28.8% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.00 USD / kg (39,950 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +18.2% | 10 | 4.28 USD / kg (490 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (990 kg) | - (-) | 5.86 USD / kg (791 kg) | 1.30 USD / kg (1,981.3 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +69.4% | 64 | 11.78 USD / kg (161.14 kg) | 12.04 USD / kg (47.47 kg) | 11.92 USD / kg (65.75 kg) | 12.05 USD / kg (111.08 kg) | 12.07 USD / kg (30.75 kg) | 11.95 USD / kg (21,627.02 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | -0.0% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.30 USD / kg (16.6 kg) | 3.30 USD / kg (47.6 kg) | 1.69 USD / kg (52 kg) | 1.79 USD / kg (4,631.2 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | -23.4% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.40 USD / kg (1,854.72 kg) | 0.40 USD / kg (1,987.2 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.32 USD / kg (1.39 kg) |
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Global Supply Chain Coverage
462 companies
237 exporters and 225 importers are mapped for Fresh Bamboo Shoot.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Bamboo Shoot, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
237 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Bamboo Shoot. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 237 total exporter companies in the Fresh Bamboo Shoot supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-22
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Global Exporter Coverage
237 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Bamboo Shoot supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Bamboo Shoot opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
225 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Bamboo Shoot demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 225 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Bamboo Shoot. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
225 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Bamboo Shoot.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Bamboo Shoot buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Bamboo Shoot
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Bamboo Shoot wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Bamboo Shoot wholesale unit prices: Thailand (1.35 USD / kg), China (0.81 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0.39 USD / kg | 0.38 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | 0.56 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 0.81 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 0.95 USD / kg | 0.90 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg | 0.98 USD / kg | 1.14 USD / kg | 1.35 USD / kg | ||||||
| Japan | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| South Korea | 2.47 USD / kg | 3.40 USD / kg | 6.07 USD / kg | - | - | - | ||||||
| Brazil | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Bamboo Shoot wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 1.40 USD / kg | +8.0% |
| 2 | Thailand | 1.22 USD / kg | 0.30 USD / kg | 2.25 USD / kg | -2.8% |
| 3 | Japan | 5.50 USD / kg | 1.88 USD / kg | 10.19 USD / kg | +10.3% |
| 4 | South Korea | 3.28 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 6.08 USD / kg | +46.2% |
| 5 | Brazil | 7.04 USD / kg | 7.00 USD / kg | 7.08 USD / kg | -24.7% |
Latest Fresh Bamboo Shoot Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Bamboo Shoot wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2026-04-01 | Boi**************** ****** * | 1.39 USD / kg | |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupVegetable (edible bamboo shoot) / non-wood forest product
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Tropical, subtropical, and mild temperate zones; species differ by climate tolerance
- Humid and warm growing conditions are common in major edible-shoot systems; adequate water availability supports shoot emergence and rapid growth
Main VarietiesPhyllostachys spp. (e.g., P. edulis/"moso"), Dendrocalamus spp. (e.g., D. asper, D. latiflorus), Bambusa spp.
Consumption Forms
- Fresh (typically peeled/sliced and fully cooked/boiled before eating)
- Pre-cooked/boiled, chilled and vacuum-packed
- Prepared/preserved (canned; often traded under HS 2005.91)
- Dried or fermented products used as culinary ingredients
Grading Factors
- Tenderness (low fiber/lignification)
- Freshness (tight sheaths, minimal dehydration)
- Absence of browning/discoloration and off-odors
- Size/diameter and uniformity
- Freedom from pest damage and soil contamination
Market
Fresh bamboo shoots are a highly perishable vegetable and non-wood forest product consumed most intensively across East and Southeast Asia, with seasonality and species choice shaping local supply. Because fresh shoots deteriorate quickly (rapid toughening/lignification and browning), long-distance trade in “fresh” form is structurally constrained and often shifts to chilled, pre-cooked, or prepared/preserved formats. Global trade statistics are clearer for prepared/preserved bamboo shoots (HS 2005.91), while global “fresh shoot” trade is harder to isolate in harmonized customs data. FAO’s bamboo trade brief highlights China as the dominant exporter across bamboo product categories and notes Japan as a major importer of bamboo products with significant bamboo-shoot imports.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaFAO’s bamboo statistics brief (drawing on the FAO/INBAR “World Bamboo Resources” assessment) identifies China as having the largest share of global bamboo resources; comparable global bamboo-shoot production statistics are not available.
- IndiaFAO’s bamboo statistics brief (via FAO/INBAR “World Bamboo Resources”) identifies India as one of the largest holders of bamboo resources; production measurement is not globally standardized.
- IndonesiaIdentified by FAO’s bamboo statistics brief (via FAO/INBAR “World Bamboo Resources”) among countries with large bamboo resources.
- Myanmar [Burma]Identified by FAO’s bamboo statistics brief (via FAO/INBAR “World Bamboo Resources”) among countries with large bamboo resources.
- VietnamIdentified by FAO’s bamboo statistics brief (via FAO/INBAR “World Bamboo Resources”) among countries with large bamboo resources.
- EcuadorIdentified by FAO’s bamboo statistics brief (via FAO/INBAR “World Bamboo Resources”) among countries with large bamboo resources.
- ThailandFAO’s non-wood forest products trade overview documents Thailand’s historical role exporting canned bamboo shoots; shoot production and harvest timing vary by species and locality.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaFAO’s bamboo statistics brief identifies China as the largest exporter of bamboo products and explicitly includes prepared/preserved bamboo shoots (HS 2005.91) within globally tracked bamboo trade.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanFAO’s bamboo statistics brief lists Japan among top bamboo importers and notes that Japan imports a significant amount of bamboo shoots within bamboo product trade.
- United StatesFAO’s bamboo statistics brief lists the United States as a top importer of bamboo and bamboo products; bamboo shoots are commonly imported in prepared/preserved forms where trade data is available under HS 2005.91.
Supply Calendar
- China:Mar, Apr, MayTemperate-zone moso-type bamboo shoot emergence/harvest commonly peaks in spring; timing varies by region and species.
- Japan:Apr, MayJapan’s MAFF regional cuisine guidance describes fresh/local bamboo shoots being marketed in spring (commonly April to mid-May), reflecting a short seasonal window.
- Mainland Southeast Asia (monsoon zones):May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctFAO’s non-wood forest products trade overview notes shoot harvesting in some production systems begins around May and runs through the rainy season to October; species and locality materially affect timing.
Specification
Major VarietiesMoso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), Madake (Phyllostachys bambusoides), Giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper), Sweet bamboo / Ma bamboo (Dendrocalamus latiflorus), Bambusa spp. (edible-shoot types)
Physical Attributes
- Very rapid postharvest toughening (lignification) and loss of tenderness if not cooled quickly
- High respiration and moisture loss can quickly reduce marketable quality
- Peeling/cutting accelerates discoloration (browning) and quality deterioration unless managed by cold storage and handling
Compositional Metrics
- Unprocessed fresh bamboo shoots can contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release hydrogen cyanide; safe consumption depends on appropriate preparation/processing (e.g., boiling) and jurisdictional labelling requirements
Packaging
- Husk-on shipment and rapid cooling are commonly used to reduce dehydration and preserve tenderness for short-haul fresh distribution
- For longer lanes, shoots are often shipped as chilled, pre-cooked/boiled (vacuum-packed) or prepared/preserved (e.g., canned) to stabilize shelf life
ProcessingPrepared/preserved bamboo shoots are internationally classified and tracked under HS 2005.91, whereas globally comparable customs isolation of “fresh bamboo shoots” is limited in standard HS chapter 7 reporting
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (short seasonal window) -> trimming/husk management -> rapid cooling -> chilled distribution for nearby markets
- Harvest -> peeling/slicing -> boiling/blanching (to reduce bitterness/cyanogenic glycosides) -> vacuum pack or can -> ambient/controlled distribution for export
Demand Drivers
- Strong seasonal culinary demand in East Asia (spring bamboo-shoot dishes) and steady demand in Asian cuisine globally via prepared/preserved formats
- Foodservice and retail demand for convenience formats (pre-cooked, vacuum-packed, canned) when fresh supply is limited or logistics are long
Temperature
- Postharvest research on fresh bamboo shoots shows storage temperature is a primary driver of shelf-life extension; rapid cooling and low-temperature storage are emphasized to slow respiration and quality loss (e.g., Postharvest Biology and Technology studies on fresh shoots).
Atmosphere Control
- Packaging that reduces water loss (e.g., film packaging) can materially extend marketable life in research trials, especially when combined with low-temperature storage.
Shelf Life
- Fresh shoots can become unmarketable quickly at ambient temperatures due to dehydration and physiological deterioration; chilled handling and suitable packaging are key levers to extend the sellable window.
Risks
Shelf Life Limitation HighFresh bamboo shoots are extremely time- and temperature-sensitive: rapid postharvest toughening (lignification), dehydration, and browning can make shipments unmarketable if cooling, packaging, or transport timelines fail. This makes fresh cross-border trade vulnerable to logistics disruption (delays, reefer failures, port congestion), often forcing substitution into pre-cooked or prepared/preserved formats.Prioritize rapid postharvest cooling, maintain continuous refrigeration, ship husk-on when feasible, use moisture-loss-reducing packaging, and maintain contingency to switch volumes into boiled/vacuum-packed or prepared/preserved product streams when long-lane logistics are uncertain.
Food Safety MediumUnprocessed fresh bamboo shoots can contain cyanogenic glycosides that may release hydrogen cyanide; some markets require labeling and consumer instructions to ensure shoots are fully cooked before consumption. Mislabeling, inadequate preparation guidance, or incomplete processing can trigger food safety incidents and regulatory action.Align with destination-market consumer advisory and labeling rules, validate processing controls (boiling/blanching parameters), and implement clear handling and preparation instructions through retail and foodservice channels.
Regulatory Compliance MediumGlobal trade transparency and compliance management are complicated by classification gaps: FAO notes that bamboo products are difficult to track statistically and that some bamboo food products (including fresh or chilled shoots) are not consistently captured in standard global HS reporting. This can hinder market monitoring, risk analytics, and trade-policy responses during disruptions.Use HS 2005.91 for prepared/preserved trade analytics where appropriate, complement with national tariff-line data for fresh/chilled categories in key countries, and maintain strong documentation to support correct classification and customs clearance.
Sustainability
- High food-loss/waste risk if cold-chain performance is weak, because fresh bamboo shoots deteriorate rapidly and become fibrous/bitter
FAQ
Why is fresh bamboo shoot trade harder than prepared/preserved bamboo shoot trade?Fresh bamboo shoots lose eating quality very quickly (they toughen and can brown unless cooled rapidly), so long-distance shipments are high-risk. FAO also notes that trade data is much clearer for prepared/preserved bamboo shoots (HS 2005.91) than for fresh shoots, which are harder to isolate consistently in global customs classifications.
Do fresh bamboo shoots need to be cooked before eating?Yes in most cases: Food Standards Australia New Zealand explains that unprocessed fresh bamboo shoots can contain cyanogenic glycosides and should be fully cooked to be safe, and that canned or dried bamboo shoots are safe because processing reduces hydrogen cyanide to safe levels.
Which countries are most central to global bamboo-shoot trade?FAO’s bamboo trade brief highlights China as the dominant exporter across bamboo product categories and notes prepared/preserved bamboo shoots as a tracked global item (HS 2005.91). The same brief notes Japan as a major importer of bamboo products and indicates it imports a significant amount of bamboo shoots.
Sources
Fresh Bamboo Shoot Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Bamboo Shoot market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
China
Japan
India
United States
Vietnam
South Korea
Thailand
Costa Rica
Myanmar [Burma]
Taiwan
Philippines
Argentina
All country market pages: China, Japan, India, United States, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, Costa Rica, Myanmar [Burma], Taiwan, Philippines, Argentina, Panama, Brazil, Poland, United Arab Emirates, Czechia, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Peru, Qatar, Chile, Hong Kong, Mexico, Zambia, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Lesotho, Aruba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Finland, Jamaica, Malawi, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
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