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Fresh Collard Greens Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Collard Greens market coverage spans 127 countries.
  • 60 exporter companies and 41 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 173 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-12.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Collard Greens

Analyze 173 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Collard Greens.

Fresh Collard Greens Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Collard Greens to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Collard Greens: Kenya (+140.6%), Netherlands (+56.5%), Mexico (-48.9%).

Fresh Collard Greens Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Collard Greens country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Collard Greens transaction unit prices: Mexico (2.67 USD / kg), Panama (0.65 USD / kg), China (0.61 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
China-14- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.64 USD / kg (106,000 kg)0.61 USD / kg (50,980 kg)
Vietnam+2.4%6612.11 USD / kg (304.5 kg)12.52 USD / kg (333.75 kg)12.40 USD / kg (245.2 kg)12.17 USD / kg (312.45 kg)- (-)- (-)
Mexico-48.9%610.94 USD / kg (22,415.07 kg)0.99 USD / kg (3,807 kg)6.00 USD / kg (290 kg)6.00 USD / kg (392 kg)4.00 USD / kg (26 kg)2.67 USD / kg (10,279 kg)
Sri Lanka-7- (-)- (-)4.25 USD / kg (6 kg)4.25 USD / kg (12 kg)4.25 USD / kg (12 kg)- (-)
Panama-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.65 USD / kg (23,980 kg)
Netherlands+56.5%1511.11 USD / kg (3.55 kg)11.90 USD / kg (21.3 kg)14.48 USD / kg (303 kg)13.96 USD / kg (490.31 kg)- (-)- (-)
Kenya+140.6%5- (-)14.24 USD / kg (1,010 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States-8.9%426.19 USD / kg (89 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Collard Greens Global Supply Chain Coverage
101 companies
60 exporters and 41 importers are mapped for Fresh Collard Greens.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Collard Greens, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Collard Greens Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Fresh Collard Greens Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 60 total exporter companies in the Fresh Collard Greens supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Kenya)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
Exporting Countries: Uganda
Supplying Products: Fresh Collard Greens, Fresh Traditional Collard Green
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Crop ProductionBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Fresh Collard Greens
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Collard Greens, Frozen Kale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Banana, Fresh Collard Greens, Fresh Cavendish Banana +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Kale, Fresh Collard Greens
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: OthersFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Fresh Collard Greens Global Exporter Coverage
60 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Collard Greens supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Collard Greens opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Collard Greens (HS Code 070490) in 2024

For Fresh Collard Greens in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1United States124,835,030 kg206,394,360 USDView →
2Mexico125,108,553 kg150,916,322 USDView →
3Netherlands132,288,964 kg133,712,135.309 USDView →
4Spain93,265,694.13 kg124,830,029.333 USDView →
5Italy82,913,586 kg118,267,286.004 USDView →
6Uzbekistan383,114,221.02 kg82,190,434.25 USDView →
7Canada85,564,835 kg80,906,710.089 USDView →
8Germany70,499,270 kg49,609,181.987 USDView →
9Poland76,055,637 kg48,681,078 USDView →
10Portugal37,855,952.466 kg35,397,477.84 USDView →

Fresh Collard Greens Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Collard Greens Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Fresh Collard Greens Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 41 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Collard Greens. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Sierra Leone
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
41 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Collard Greens.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Collard Greens (HS Code 070490) in 2024

For Fresh Collard Greens in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1United States493,883,013 kg628,889,805 USDView →
2Canada115,737,927.843 kg200,555,800.118 USDView →
3Hong Kong270,933,816 kg183,894,323.502 USDView →
4Germany122,574,034.638 kg178,951,756.039 USDView →
5Malaysia233,062,473.57 kg98,454,091.094 USDView →
6Thailand232,293,731 kg93,928,391.04 USDView →
7Netherlands60,553,676 kg67,181,475.057 USDView →
8Poland37,339,750 kg33,207,634 USDView →
9Slovakia41,436,956 kg28,375,523.439 USDView →
10Denmark14,118,351 kg28,010,183.887 USDView →

Fresh Collard Greens Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Collard Greens

Fresh Collard Greens Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Collard Greens wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Collard Greens wholesale unit prices: Spain (2.94 USD / kg), Brazil (1.39 USD / kg), United States (1.38 USD / kg), Portugal (1.34 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United States1.48 USD / kg1.40 USD / kg1.42 USD / kg1.38 USD / kg1.39 USD / kg1.38 USD / kg
Brazil2.13 USD / kg1.54 USD / kg1.40 USD / kg1.33 USD / kg1.49 USD / kg1.39 USD / kg
Spain2.51 USD / kg2.94 USD / kg2.87 USD / kg3.95 USD / kg2.97 USD / kg2.94 USD / kg
Portugal1.21 USD / kg1.24 USD / kg1.18 USD / kg1.11 USD / kg1.13 USD / kg1.34 USD / kg

Fresh Collard Greens Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Collard Greens wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1United States1.42 USD / kg1.23 USD / kg1.76 USD / kg-4.1%View →
2Brazil1.53 USD / kg0.88 USD / kg3.77 USD / kg-11.2%View →
3Spain2.62 USD / kg0.81 USD / kg4.14 USD / kg-25.0%View →
4Portugal1.38 USD / kg0.69 USD / kg3.08 USD / kg+33.7%View →

Latest Fresh Collard Greens Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Collard Greens wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
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2026-04-01Cou************* ****** * ******* *********** ********** ***2.09 USD / kg
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2026-04-01Gre**** ************ * ******* ****** ****** **** ******** ************** ******** ******* ******* ******** ******18.50 USD / kg
2026-04-01Gre** ** *************************** * ******* ******* ******** * *****3.83 USD / kg

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Collard Greens

Fresh Collard Greens Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Collard Greens farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Collard Greens farmgate unit prices: Ecuador (0.28 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Ecuador0.28 USD / kg0.25 USD / kg0.25 USD / kg0.28 USD / kg0.27 USD / kg0.28 USD / kg

Fresh Collard Greens Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

Compare Fresh Collard Greens farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Ecuador0.27 USD / kg0.20 USD / kg0.34 USD / kg-1.7%View →

Latest Fresh Collard Greens Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 5 Fresh Collard Greens farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-12-01Fre** ******* ****** ********* * *** *0.39 USD / kg
2025-12-01Fre** ******* ****** ******** * *** *0.79 USD / kg
2025-12-01Fre** ******* ****** ****** * *** *0.17 USD / kg
2025-12-01Fre** ******* ****** ********** * *** *0.12 USD / kg
2025-12-01Fre** ******* ****** ******* * *** *0.16 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupLeafy green vegetable (Brassica)
Scientific NameBrassica oleracea var. viridis
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Cool-season brassica crop; performance and leaf quality are generally strongest in mild temperatures
  • Prefers well-drained soils with consistent moisture; quality degrades quickly under heat and moisture stress
Consumption Forms
  • Cooked leafy green dishes (braised/boiled/sauteed)
  • Soups and stews
  • Fresh-cut or ready-to-cook retail packs
Grading Factors
  • Turgidity/freshness (low wilting)
  • Uniform green color (low yellowing)
  • Low insect damage and disease spotting
  • Low mechanical damage and bruising
  • Cleanliness (low soil/sand contamination)
  • Leaf size uniformity appropriate to buyer program
Planting to HarvestTypically harvestable within ~60–90 days depending on cultivar and climate; leaf picking can allow multiple harvests over a window.

Market

Fresh collard greens are a highly perishable leafy brassica typically produced for local and regional markets rather than long-distance global trade. International movement is most commonly regional and short-transit, including cross-border and intra-regional shipments that can maintain cold-chain continuity. Trade dynamics are shaped by strict food-safety expectations for fresh leafy vegetables, rapid quality loss from dehydration and temperature abuse, and compliance with pesticide residue limits. Because collard greens are often not separated as a distinct statistical line in global production and trade datasets (frequently grouped within broader “brassicas” or leafy vegetable categories), global market sizing and precise country rankings are commonly data-limited at the collard-specific level.

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Large, thick, non-heading leaves typically marketed as bunched greens or as loose leaves in retail packs
  • Quality is highly sensitive to wilting and yellowing; turgidity and uniform green color are key buyer-visible attributes
Packaging
  • Bunched greens packed in cartons with moisture control (liners/ice or gel packs depending on supply chain requirements)
  • Retail packs for ready-to-cook formats (bagged or clamshell), where leaf integrity and cleanliness are emphasized

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (often multiple pickings) -> field heat removal -> washing/sanitation (where applied) -> packing -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail distribution
  • Fresh-cut/ready-to-cook variants may add trimming, cutting, spin-drying/dewatering, and modified-atmosphere packaging steps
Demand Drivers
  • Culinary traditions and diaspora demand for cooked leafy greens
  • Growth of ready-to-cook leafy vegetable packs in modern retail where available
Temperature
  • Cold-chain continuity is critical for leafy greens to slow respiration and reduce wilting; temperature abuse rapidly reduces saleable life
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified-atmosphere packaging is used in some retail-ready leafy greens to slow quality loss, but requires careful moisture and hygiene management
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is short and strongly dependent on rapid cooling, high humidity, and gentle handling to prevent dehydration and mechanical damage

Risks

Food Safety HighFresh leafy vegetables face elevated scrutiny for microbial contamination because they are often minimally processed and may be consumed after only light cooking or handling at home. A single contamination event can trigger rapid recalls, import holds, and buyer delisting, disrupting trade flows and damaging origin reputations.Implement farm-to-packhouse preventive controls (water quality management, sanitation, worker hygiene), validate wash steps where used, maintain traceability/rapid recall capability, and align with buyer and regulatory guidance for fresh leafy vegetables.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumCollard greens lose quality quickly through dehydration, bruising, and temperature abuse, making long transit and transshipment risky and limiting feasible export distances compared with more durable vegetables.Prioritize rapid cooling, humidity control, protective packaging, and direct refrigerated routes; avoid dwell time at ambient conditions.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMRL non-compliance for pesticides used in brassica leafy production can lead to border rejections and increased inspection rates, especially when exporting into markets with strict residue enforcement.Use export-targeted spray programs, respect pre-harvest intervals, test residues for destination-market requirements, and maintain auditable application records.
Climate MediumHeat extremes and irregular rainfall can reduce leafy quality, accelerate bolting, and increase pest pressure, creating supply volatility and higher rejection rates in fresh channels.Stagger plantings, use heat-tolerant cultivars where available, apply protective cultivation (shade/row cover), and improve irrigation scheduling and soil moisture management.
Sustainability
  • Water stewardship and nutrient runoff management in intensive leafy-vegetable systems
  • Pesticide residue and integrated pest management expectations driven by strict maximum residue limits (MRLs) in import markets
  • Food loss and waste risk due to short shelf life and quality sensitivity
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal agricultural labor availability and working-condition oversight in harvest and packing operations
  • Worker hygiene and training as a critical control point for reducing microbial contamination risks in fresh leafy greens

FAQ

What is the biggest global trade risk for fresh collard greens?Food-safety risk is the most critical: leafy greens can face rapid recalls or import holds if microbial contamination is suspected, which can disrupt trade quickly and affect buyer confidence.
Are fresh collard greens widely traded internationally?Compared with many storable vegetables, collard greens are typically traded more locally or regionally because they are highly perishable and lose quality quickly if cold-chain conditions are not maintained.
What quality factors matter most to buyers for fresh collard greens?Buyers typically focus on leaf freshness (avoiding wilting), uniform green color (avoiding yellowing), low mechanical damage, and cleanliness, because these directly affect saleable yield and shelf life.

Fresh Collard Greens Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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