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Fresh Basil Leaf Market Overview 2026

HS Code
060290
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Basil Leaf market coverage spans 137 countries.
  • 373 exporter companies and 447 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 7,354 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: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Basil Leaf

Analyze 7,354 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Basil Leaf.

Fresh Basil Leaf Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Basil Leaf to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Basil Leaf: Uzbekistan (+475.6%), Ecuador (+82.0%), Italy (+81.8%).

Fresh Basil Leaf Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Basil Leaf country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Basil Leaf transaction unit prices: Guatemala (21.67 USD / kg), United States (15.35 USD / kg), South Africa (13.05 USD / kg), Kenya (10.91 USD / kg), Colombia (9.35 USD / kg), 13 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Thailand+25.6%831.96 USD / kg (332 kg)1.52 USD / kg (616 kg)- (-)2.50 USD / kg (16 kg)2.61 USD / kg (16 kg)2.61 USD / kg (16 kg)
Peru+13.6%1134.29 USD / kg (4,200.93 kg)4.20 USD / kg (3,036.7 kg)4.11 USD / kg (4,705.93 kg)4.19 USD / kg (2,375.82 kg)4.18 USD / kg (1,665.4 kg)4.18 USD / kg (2,577.09 kg)
Mexico-2.5%3,9655.80 USD / kg (225,825.63 kg)4.51 USD / kg (163,380.92 kg)5.98 USD / kg (160,273.851 kg)5.39 USD / kg (270,144.39 kg)5.57 USD / kg (184,179.359 kg)5.93 USD / kg (160,236.14 kg)
South Africa+11.0%51610.64 USD / kg (22.26 kg)14.16 USD / kg (69.53 kg)14.31 USD / kg (71.43 kg)13.85 USD / kg (47.45 kg)13.20 USD / kg (85.44 kg)13.05 USD / kg (83 kg)
India-10.9%4042.22 USD / kg (162,547.45 kg)3.39 USD / kg (12,875 kg)2.13 USD / kg (55,751.2 kg)1.54 USD / kg (43,358.07 kg)3.02 USD / kg (11,801.62 kg)1.74 USD / kg (7,284.324 kg)
Ethiopia-1.9%2125.65 USD / kg (8,624 kg)7.00 USD / kg (1,952 kg)7.90 USD / kg (1,296 kg)7.55 USD / kg (8,157 kg)6.51 USD / kg (10,454.5 kg)7.69 USD / kg (11,131 kg)
Costa Rica+3.7%977.57 USD / kg (2,908.42 kg)7.68 USD / kg (3,190.03 kg)- (-)- (-)7.72 USD / kg (9,414.72 kg)7.77 USD / kg (3,196.25 kg)
Egypt+30.5%963.37 USD / kg (33,533.52 kg)2.69 USD / kg (15,280.39 kg)2.58 USD / kg (33,838 kg)2.39 USD / kg (123,940.39 kg)1.40 USD / kg (118,354.22 kg)2.95 USD / kg (163,331 kg)
Kenya+5.4%4310.71 USD / kg (56 kg)10.46 USD / kg (26 kg)10.48 USD / kg (24 kg)10.72 USD / kg (16 kg)10.55 USD / kg (530 kg)10.91 USD / kg (333 kg)
Puerto Rico-13- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)3.12 USD / kg (24,580 kg)3.38 USD / kg (40,208 kg)
Fresh Basil Leaf Global Supply Chain Coverage
820 companies
373 exporters and 447 importers are mapped for Fresh Basil Leaf.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Basil Leaf, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Basil Leaf Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Fresh Basil Leaf Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 373 total exporter companies in the Fresh Basil Leaf supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Basil Leaf, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Zucchini +5
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Basil Leaf
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States, Ireland, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Basil Leaf, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley +5
Fresh Basil Leaf Global Exporter Coverage
373 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Basil Leaf supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Basil Leaf opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Basil Leaf (HS Code 060290) in 2024

For Fresh Basil Leaf in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Netherlands7,283,251,406.557 kg5,062,359,329.472 USDView →
2Italy462,571,775 kg769,382,979.525 USDView →
3Germany347,690,402 kg748,272,587.688 USDView →
4Canada153,784,060.404 kg505,009,855.996 USDView →
5Spain246,221,184.291 kg435,211,567.215 USDView →
6Belgium181,868,101.67 kg415,385,997.082 USDView →
7Denmark116,739,719.061 kg277,769,256.93 USDView →
8United States73,620,027.391 kg232,975,671 USDView →
9Poland114,641,611.411 kg161,157,203 USDView →
10Portugal76,462,625.136 kg79,181,559.869 USDView →

Fresh Basil Leaf Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Basil Leaf Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Fresh Basil Leaf Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 447 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Basil Leaf. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ireland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malta)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
447 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Basil Leaf.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Basil Leaf (HS Code 060290) in 2024

For Fresh Basil Leaf in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Germany473,738,179.275 kg1,307,166,473.863 USDView →
2United Kingdom257,078,938.862 kg799,107,358.082 USDView →
3United States215,650,408.858 kg736,345,668 USDView →
4Netherlands279,522,567.736 kg728,892,917.325 USDView →
5Italy148,050,070.566 kg413,726,427.056 USDView →
6Poland92,992,501.713 kg298,258,999 USDView →
7Belgium112,638,859.703 kg283,464,600.161 USDView →
8Switzerland149,530,301.478 kg272,204,593.775 USDView →
9Denmark71,266,088.198 kg209,211,480.03 USDView →
10Canada58,560,241.705 kg191,429,077.432 USDView →

Fresh Basil Leaf Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Basil Leaf 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 Basil Leaf

Fresh Basil Leaf Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Basil Leaf wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Basil Leaf wholesale unit prices: Italy (16.85 USD / kg), United States (14.91 USD / kg), India (1.45 USD / kg), Thailand (0.99 USD / kg), Turkiye (0.39 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
India1.39 USD / kg1.46 USD / kg1.59 USD / kg1.76 USD / kg0.77 USD / kg1.45 USD / kg
Thailand1.22 USD / kg1.04 USD / kg0.84 USD / kg0.84 USD / kg1.06 USD / kg0.99 USD / kg
Italy16.35 USD / kg16.76 USD / kg16.90 USD / kg16.90 USD / kg17.00 USD / kg16.85 USD / kg
United States15.02 USD / kg15.09 USD / kg14.90 USD / kg15.05 USD / kg14.72 USD / kg14.91 USD / kg
Turkiye0.51 USD / kg0.51 USD / kg0.50 USD / kg0.49 USD / kg0.48 USD / kg0.39 USD / kg

Fresh Basil Leaf Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Basil Leaf wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1India1.34 USD / kg0.07 USD / kg2.01 USD / kg+102.5%View →
2Thailand1.17 USD / kg0.37 USD / kg2.41 USD / kg+13.2%View →
3Italy16.81 USD / kg15.87 USD / kg17.22 USD / kg+7.2%View →
4United States15.36 USD / kg1.03 USD / kg25.35 USD / kg+0.5%View →
5Turkiye0.57 USD / kg0.29 USD / kg1.71 USD / kg-16.7%View →

Latest Fresh Basil Leaf Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Basil Leaf wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01ALB***** * ******* ******* ***** **** ** ********* ******* ***** **** ** ********8.69 USD / kg
2026-04-01Tre* ***** ****** * ****** * 1.84 USD / kg
2026-04-01Bas******** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** * ** **** ***** ******* *** ******* ******** ******10.00 USD / kg
2026-04-01Her** ********** ********* ************ * ******* ************* ****** * **** ************ ** ** **********10.59 USD / kg
2026-04-01Bas******* * ******* ***** ****** **** ******** * ** **** ***** ******* ***** ******** ******9.38 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupCulinary herbs
Scientific NameOcimum basilicum L.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Warm-season, frost-sensitive annual herb; prefers full sun and well-drained soils
  • High humidity and leaf wetness increase downy mildew risk, making canopy management and protected-culture climate control important in many production systems
Main VarietiesSweet/Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum cultivar group), Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum cultivar group), Purple basil (Ocimum basilicum cultivar group), Lemon-scented basil types (Ocimum basilicum cultivar group)
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh culinary use (garnish, salads, sauces)
  • Ingredient in pesto and fresh-prepared foods (often requiring fresh leaves for aroma profile)
Grading Factors
  • Leaf greenness and absence of chilling injury (browning/blackening)
  • Aroma intensity and freshness
  • Leaf integrity (low bruising/tearing) and turgor (low wilting)
  • Freedom from pests/disease symptoms (including downy mildew lesions) and foreign material

Market

Fresh basil leaf (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a highly perishable culinary herb traded mainly as a premium “fresh aroma” item, with supply relying on protected cultivation and fast, temperature-managed logistics rather than long ocean transit. International trade is shaped by basil’s chilling sensitivity (quality injury at typical produce cold-chain temperatures), which drives specialized handling and often favors shorter routes, air freight, or regional greenhouse supply. Italy (notably Liguria and protected cultivation linked to Genovese basil and pesto supply chains) is a visible branded origin in Europe, while the Americas also supply the U.S. market, including imports implicated in recent food-safety investigations. Market access is strongly influenced by food-safety controls (microbial hazards) and pesticide-residue compliance, with frequent buyer requirements for auditable good agricultural practices and traceability.
Market GrowthGrowingexpansion of protected cultivation and export-oriented fresh herb supply into high-income retail and foodservice channels
Major Producing Countries
  • ItalyProtected cultivation and branded Genovese basil supply chains linked to pesto production; Liguria frequently cited as a key region.
  • IndiaPart of the native range of Ocimum basilicum; cultivation is widespread, but global production statistics are not consistently reported under a single harmonized commodity line for fresh basil leaves.
Major Exporting Countries
  • ItalyExports of basil reported as growing to markets including the U.S. and Western Europe in academic reviews; verify current rankings via ITC/UN Comtrade due to HS aggregation.
  • ColombiaIdentified as country of origin on recalled fresh basil involved in a U.S. Salmonella outbreak investigation (2024), indicating active export supply into the U.S. retail channel.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesImport market for fresh basil; FDA/CDC investigations in 2024 involved imported basil sold in U.S. retail. Trade ranking depends on HS reporting scope.
  • United KingdomCited among destination markets for basil exports in academic literature; confirm latest position via ITC/UN Comtrade.
  • FranceCited among destination markets for basil exports in academic literature; confirm latest position via ITC/UN Comtrade.
  • GermanyCited among destination markets for basil exports in academic literature; confirm latest position via ITC/UN Comtrade.

Specification

Major VarietiesGenovese (sweet basil), Thai basil, Lemon basil (cultivar group), Purple basil (cultivar group)
Physical Attributes
  • Delicate, aromatic leaves prone to bruising and wilting; visual quality is driven by leaf integrity, turgor, and absence of blackening
  • Chilling injury risk (browning/blackening/necrosis) when stored at temperatures commonly used for other leafy produce
Compositional Metrics
  • Aroma intensity and essential-oil/volatile profile are key commercial quality attributes (sensory-driven specifications are common)
  • Color retention (greenness) is closely tied to temperature management and postharvest handling
Packaging
  • Retail clamshell packs are common for premium fresh basil (including ~2–4 oz formats used in U.S. retail recalls)
  • Bunched basil packed into lined cartons; modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) is used by some exporters to reduce moisture loss and preserve appearance

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (timing can influence postharvest performance) -> trimming/sorting -> hygienic wash or sanitation step where used -> surface drying -> packing (often in clamshells or lined cartons; sometimes MAP) -> temperature-managed transport (avoid chilling thresholds) -> distribution -> retail display with humidity control
Demand Drivers
  • Mediterranean cuisine and pesto-related consumption (fresh aroma and appearance are primary value drivers)
  • Retail convenience formats (pre-packed clamshell herbs) and year-round availability expectations supported by protected cultivation
  • Foodservice demand for fresh garnish and flavoring where dried substitutes do not replicate aroma
Temperature
  • Fresh basil is chilling-sensitive: postharvest literature commonly cites best storage around 12–15°C, with severe injury developing at or below ~10°C and rapid blackening at ~5°C and below
  • Cold-chain segregation is often necessary because standard leafy-produce setpoints (near 0–5°C) can render basil unsaleable
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) is used by some suppliers to slow dehydration and maintain color; condensation management is important to reduce decay risk
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is short and highly handling-dependent; exposure to suboptimal temperatures can cause visible injury within days, while low humidity accelerates wilting and quality loss

Risks

Plant Disease HighBasil downy mildew (Peronospora belbahrii) is widely described as a destructive global disease of sweet basil, capable of rapidly reducing marketable leaf yield and quality and disrupting supply for fresh markets. The pathogen’s global spread risk is amplified by movement of plant material (including seed and transplants) and by humid production environments common in protected cultivation.Use resistant/tolerant varieties where available, enforce seed/transplant hygiene and supplier qualification, apply integrated disease management (humidity control, scouting, targeted fungicide programs where permitted), and diversify sourcing across production systems/regions.
Food Safety HighFresh basil has been linked to foodborne illness events and regulatory actions, including a 2024 U.S. multistate Salmonella outbreak investigation associated with recalled fresh organic basil, and FDA testing programs that detected Salmonella, Cyclospora, and STEC in samples of fresh herbs. Because basil is commonly used raw, contamination can translate quickly into recalls, import holds, and reputational damage.Strengthen GAP/GMP (water quality, sanitation, exclusion of animals), implement validated wash/sanitation where applicable, use environmental monitoring and finished-product testing risk programs, and maintain rapid traceback/traceability for withdrawal execution.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs) and enforcement intensity vary across markets; many countries reference Codex MRLs and/or maintain strict national limits, creating compliance risk for herbs with intensive pest/disease pressure. Non-compliance can lead to border rejections and buyer delisting, particularly in markets with systematic monitoring.Align spray programs to destination-market MRLs (Codex/EU/U.S. as applicable), use integrated pest management to reduce residue risk, and run pre-export residue testing with robust documentation and lot-level traceability.
Temperature And Shelf Life MediumBasil’s chilling sensitivity creates a structural logistics risk: standard produce cold chains can induce browning/necrosis and rapid quality loss, while warmer handling increases dehydration and decay pressure if humidity is not managed. Disruptions in air freight or last-mile temperature control can materially reduce sellable yield.Use basil-specific temperature setpoints (often ~12–15°C), segregate from 0–5°C commodities, apply humidity and packaging controls to limit water loss, and design contingency routing with shorter dwell times.
Sustainability
  • Greenhouse/protected cultivation energy use in temperate production systems (heating/lighting) can raise footprint concerns for year-round basil programs
  • Air-freight dependence for some supply lanes increases carbon intensity compared with regional/ground supply
  • Plastic packaging reliance (e.g., clamshells) creates packaging waste and recyclability scrutiny in retail herb categories
Labor & Social
  • High compliance burden for traceability, hygiene, and audit readiness in fresh herb supply chains can shift costs and risks to farm and packhouse labor
  • Worker hygiene and training are directly linked to food-safety outcomes for herbs that are often consumed raw

FAQ

Why is fresh basil often shipped and stored warmer than most leafy vegetables?Basil is unusually chilling-sensitive: postharvest research reviews report that storage below about 12°C can trigger chilling injury (browning/necrosis and loss of marketability), while holding around 12–15°C helps preserve greenness and aroma compared with typical 0–5°C produce setpoints. This is why basil frequently requires a dedicated temperature program rather than being mixed into standard leafy-greens cold chains.
What is the most disruptive plant disease risk for global basil supply?Basil downy mildew, caused by Peronospora belbahrii, is widely described as one of the most destructive diseases of sweet basil and has been documented as present in multiple regions via plant protection databases. Outbreaks can sharply reduce usable fresh leaves and force changes in variety selection and crop protection programs, which can disrupt supply consistency for fresh markets.
What food-safety hazards have been associated with fresh basil in trade?U.S. public health agencies have investigated outbreaks linked to fresh basil (including a 2024 Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled organic basil), and FDA has also published findings from multi-year sampling of fresh herbs (including basil) that detected pathogens such as Salmonella and Cyclospora in a subset of samples. These events illustrate why buyers often emphasize hygiene controls, water quality, and traceability for basil that may be consumed raw.

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