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Fresh Chard Market Overview 2026

HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-04-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Chard market coverage spans 135 countries.
  • 120 exporter companies and 110 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 2,107 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 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 2026-04-04.

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

Analyze 2,107 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Chard.

Fresh Chard Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Chard to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Chard: France (-70.5%), Mexico (-55.8%), Uzbekistan (+24.4%).

Fresh Chard Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Chard country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Chard transaction unit prices: Netherlands (11.14 USD / kg), Uzbekistan (3.94 USD / kg), United States (2.38 USD / kg), Spain (1.86 USD / kg), Chile (1.78 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
China-2.4%910.57 USD / kg (141,500 kg)0.58 USD / kg (51,830 kg)0.57 USD / kg (114,500 kg)0.68 USD / kg (81,920 kg)0.60 USD / kg (124,360 kg)0.58 USD / kg (74,690 kg)
Mexico-55.8%7120.79 USD / kg (715,357.12 kg)0.84 USD / kg (160,593.9 kg)0.88 USD / kg (128,844.83 kg)0.94 USD / kg (190,419.46 kg)0.76 USD / kg (315,532.04 kg)0.87 USD / kg (248,412.69 kg)
Netherlands-13.9%40310.22 USD / kg (426.59 kg)10.29 USD / kg (442.37 kg)10.04 USD / kg (374.23 kg)10.66 USD / kg (424.22 kg)10.40 USD / kg (379.08 kg)11.14 USD / kg (433.08 kg)
Brazil-8- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Ethiopia-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States+0.1%8542.38 USD / kg (284,945.781 kg)2.38 USD / kg (184,127.38 kg)2.38 USD / kg (231,302.95 kg)2.25 USD / kg (364,900.956 kg)2.38 USD / kg (269,840.18 kg)2.38 USD / kg (238,716.9 kg)
Italy-70.47 USD / kg (1,500 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)8.87 USD / kg (238 kg)- (-)
Uzbekistan+24.4%203.74 USD / kg (180 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)3.94 USD / kg (590 kg)
Spain-5.1%4- (-)3.42 USD / kg (63.36 kg)- (-)3.46 USD / kg (115.2 kg)- (-)1.86 USD / kg (735 kg)
Chile-2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.78 USD / kg (400 kg)1.78 USD / kg (400 kg)
Fresh Chard Global Supply Chain Coverage
230 companies
120 exporters and 110 importers are mapped for Fresh Chard.
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Fresh Chard Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Fresh Chard Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 120 total exporter companies in the Fresh Chard supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard, Fresh Onion, Fresh Broccoli +5
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard, Fresh Arugula, Fresh Spinach +2
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard, Fresh Onion, Fresh Broccoli +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard, Frozen Garlic, Frozen Young Radish +4
Fresh Chard Global Exporter Coverage
120 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Chard supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Chard (HS Code 070999) in 2024

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

Fresh Chard Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Fresh Chard Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 110 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Chard. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
110 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Chard.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Chard (HS Code 070999) in 2024

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

Fresh Chard Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Chard 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 Chard

Fresh Chard Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Chard wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Chard wholesale unit prices: France (2.42 USD / kg), United States (2.32 USD / kg), Italy (1.60 USD / kg), Spain (1.25 USD / kg), Turkiye (0.58 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United States2.36 USD / kg2.52 USD / kg2.34 USD / kg2.26 USD / kg2.30 USD / kg2.32 USD / kg
Spain0.94 USD / kg1.11 USD / kg1.20 USD / kg1.24 USD / kg1.29 USD / kg1.25 USD / kg
Italy1.21 USD / kg1.15 USD / kg1.21 USD / kg1.43 USD / kg1.34 USD / kg1.60 USD / kg
Turkiye0.96 USD / kg0.91 USD / kg0.84 USD / kg0.87 USD / kg0.66 USD / kg0.58 USD / kg
France2.63 USD / kg2.82 USD / kg2.82 USD / kg-2.70 USD / kg2.42 USD / kg

Fresh Chard Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Chard wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1United States2.41 USD / kg1.59 USD / kg3.44 USD / kg+6.1%View →
2Spain1.13 USD / kg0.43 USD / kg1.90 USD / kg+36.7%View →
3Italy1.33 USD / kg0.51 USD / kg2.23 USD / kg+6.8%View →
4Turkiye0.76 USD / kg0.13 USD / kg2.49 USD / kg+9.8%View →
5France2.41 USD / kg1.95 USD / kg2.90 USD / kg+12.8%View →

Latest Fresh Chard Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Chard wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
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2026-03-01Ace*** * ******** *******4.94 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupLeafy vegetable (beet family)
Scientific NameBeta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (syn. Beta vulgaris var. cicla)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Best performance under mild temperatures; semi-hardy and can tolerate light frosts.
  • Prefers well-drained, fertile soils and consistent moisture; heat can reduce quality.
Main VarietiesGreen leaf / white or green petiole types (e.g., 'Fordhook Giant', 'Lucullus'), Red petiole (rhubarb/ruby types), Multicolor petiole mixes (rainbow types, e.g., 'Bright Lights')
Consumption Forms
  • Cooked greens (sautéed, braised, soups/stews)
  • Young leaves used raw in salads
  • Ingredient in mixed leafy-vegetable products (fresh-cut where applicable)
Grading Factors
  • Freshness and turgor (no wilting)
  • Absence of decay and yellowing
  • Clean leaves with minimal mechanical damage
  • Petiole integrity (no crushing/splitting) and uniform bunch presentation
Planting to HarvestApproximately 50–70 days to maturity from direct sowing (often earlier for baby-leaf harvest), with repeated harvesting of outer leaves possible.

Market

Fresh chard (Swiss chard/leaf beet) is a leafy vegetable in the beet family that is typically marketed fresh and is highly cold-chain dependent. Global trade visibility is limited because chard is often grouped within broader “other vegetables, fresh or chilled” trade headings, although some jurisdictions (e.g., the EU Combined Nomenclature) explicitly identify chard (white beet) under a dedicated subheading. Production is geographically dispersed across open-field and protected-culture systems, which tends to support mostly regional supply rather than long-distance, intercontinental shipping. The most material global trade risks are microbiological food-safety incidents common to leafy vegetables and rapid quality loss when temperature and humidity targets are missed.

Specification

Major VarietiesFordhook Giant, Lucullus, Bright Lights, Ruby Chard, Rhubarb Chard, Rainbow Chard
Physical Attributes
  • Large green leaves with prominent midribs/petioles; petiole color varies by cultivar (white/green/red/yellow/orange/pink).
  • Sold as bunched leaves with intact petioles or as baby-leaf components in salad mixes.
Compositional Metrics
  • Oxalic acid is naturally present in chard leaves (relevant for some buyer/consumer specifications).
Packaging
  • Commonly packed as bunches in lined or closed cartons/boxes to reduce moisture loss during cold storage and distribution.
  • High-humidity handling is used to limit wilting; avoid prolonged wetting that can accelerate deterioration.
ProcessingWhen used in minimally processed (cut) leafy-vegetable products, hygienic washing/sanitation and rapid cooling are critical due to microbiological hazard sensitivity in leafy vegetables.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (often multiple pickings of outer leaves) -> field heat removal/rapid cooling -> bunching/packing -> refrigerated storage and distribution -> retail/foodservice.
Demand Drivers
  • Retail and foodservice demand for cooking greens and mixed leafy-vegetable assortments where chard can substitute for or complement spinach.
Temperature
  • Very cold, high-humidity storage is recommended (commonly cited around 0°C with ~95–100% RH); ethylene exposure can accelerate yellowing/senescence.
Shelf Life
  • Typical cold-storage holding time is about 10–14 days under optimal temperature and humidity management; quality loss accelerates quickly if product wilts or warms.

Risks

Food Safety HighFresh leafy vegetables are repeatedly implicated in global microbiological food-safety incidents; contamination can occur from field water/soil inputs through packing and handling steps, and events can trigger immediate recalls and trade disruptions. Fresh chard shares these leafy-vegetable risk pathways when consumed raw or minimally processed.Apply Codex-aligned GAP/GMP and hygienic practice controls (water quality, sanitation, worker hygiene), strengthen traceability/lot coding, and maintain strict cold-chain to slow pathogen growth and quality loss.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumChard is highly perishable and prone to rapid wilting and yellowing if temperature and humidity are not tightly controlled, reducing sellable windows in export and wholesale channels.Pre-cool rapidly after harvest, maintain very cold storage with high RH, use moisture-retentive packaging/liners, and avoid ethylene sources during storage and transport.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs) and chemical contaminant expectations vary across markets; leafy vegetables can face border holds if residue monitoring and label/GAP adherence are weak.Operate residue-monitoring plans, align active substances with destination-market MRLs (including Codex where referenced), and maintain spray records and pre-harvest intervals.
Climate MediumHeat stress and moisture variability can reduce leaf quality and slow growth; extreme weather can disrupt harvest timing and increase quality defects and disease pressure in leafy-vegetable systems.Use planting-date management, shade/protected cultivation where needed, and irrigation scheduling to reduce stress and stabilize quality.
Sustainability
  • Cold-chain energy use and refrigerant footprint (high perishability requires continuous refrigeration).
  • Food loss risk from short shelf life (quality deterioration and shrink if humidity/temperature targets are missed).
  • Water quality and sanitation in production/packing environments (linked to both sustainability and food-safety outcomes).
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal field labor availability and worker safety in hand-harvested leafy-vegetable operations.

FAQ

How should fresh chard be stored and transported to preserve quality?Fresh chard is typically handled like other highly perishable leafy greens: it is rapidly cooled after harvest and kept very cold with high relative humidity to prevent wilting. FAO training materials summarize optimal storage around 0°C and 95–100% relative humidity with an approximate 10–14 day storage window under good conditions, and SARE postharvest guidance also warns chard is sensitive to ethylene exposure (which can accelerate deterioration).
What is the scientific name for Swiss chard used in technical references?Swiss chard is commonly referenced as a cultivated form of Beta vulgaris; Plants of the World Online (Kew) treats Beta vulgaris var. cicla as a synonym under Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, and “chard/leaf beet/silver beet” are common trade names for these leafy forms.
Why is food safety considered a top risk for fresh chard in trade?WHO/FAO expert work on microbiological hazards notes that fresh leafy vegetables are frequently associated with outbreaks because contamination can be introduced at multiple points from primary production through postharvest handling. Codex hygienic practice guidance for fresh fruits and vegetables emphasizes controlling these hazards through good agricultural and manufacturing practices, sanitation, and preventive controls across the supply chain.

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