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Fresh Currant Market Overview 2026

HS Code
081030
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Currant market coverage spans 114 countries.
  • 171 exporter companies and 139 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 530 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 2026-04-14.

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

Analyze 530 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Currant.

Fresh Currant Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Currant to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Currant: Belgium (+177.7%), United Arab Emirates (-92.1%), China (-84.3%).

Fresh Currant Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Currant country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Currant transaction unit prices: Netherlands (21.71 USD / kg), Belgium (17.69 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (13.05 USD / kg), Ecuador (6.15 USD / kg), Poland (4.43 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Netherlands-5.1%26634.33 USD / kg (1,961.5 kg)33.20 USD / kg (1,090.5 kg)22.97 USD / kg (675 kg)11.81 USD / kg (2,049 kg)20.69 USD / kg (1,143 kg)21.71 USD / kg (4,186.5 kg)
India+21.5%38- (-)1.78 USD / kg (148.2 kg)1.87 USD / kg (306.4 kg)1.98 USD / kg (118.4 kg)5.06 USD / kg (258.6 kg)- (-)
Philippines+6.8%10- (-)6.43 USD / kg (2,231.8 kg)4.48 USD / kg (1,905.57 kg)3.90 USD / kg (8,429.02 kg)- (-)- (-)
Germany-34.2%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Poland+29.9%745.00 USD / kg (3,153.92 kg)4.49 USD / kg (43.5 kg)3.66 USD / kg (2,880 kg)2.73 USD / kg (35,388 kg)4.72 USD / kg (3,380 kg)4.43 USD / kg (23,528.7 kg)
Ecuador-32.6%632.63 USD / kg (894.91 kg)1.61 USD / kg (381.2 kg)3.47 USD / kg (901.2 kg)2.55 USD / kg (1,930 kg)1.54 USD / kg (1,322 kg)6.15 USD / kg (234.18 kg)
China-84.3%46- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.40 USD / kg (128,972 kg)0.40 USD / kg (62,550 kg)
Ukraine-19.0%14- (-)- (-)3.43 USD / kg (-)2.37 USD / kg (54,180 kg)1.17 USD / kg (20,000 kg)- (-)
United States-6- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)2.85 USD / kg (16,367.38 kg)3.10 USD / kg (27,090 kg)
Chile-26.4%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Currant Global Supply Chain Coverage
310 companies
171 exporters and 139 importers are mapped for Fresh Currant.
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Fresh Currant Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Fresh Currant Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 171 total exporter companies in the Fresh Currant supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Currant, Fresh Plum
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand Transport
Value Chain Roles: OthersLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Currant
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Currant
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Fresh Currant Global Exporter Coverage
171 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Currant supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Currant opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Currant (HS Code 081030) in 2024

For Fresh Currant in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Netherlands3,927,619 kg46,300,486.713 USDView →
2Poland4,284,487 kg9,887,760 USDView →
3Belgium358,815.42 kg5,354,707.076 USDView →
4Spain1,476,321.32 kg3,919,894.164 USDView →
5Italy316,273 kg2,107,787.227 USDView →
6Denmark855,663 kg1,674,812.97 USDView →
7Germany72,901.426 kg845,771.009 USDView →
8India648,204 kg586,185.635 USDView →
9Portugal41,628 kg526,754.522 USDView →
10United States260,128 kg479,705 USDView →

Fresh Currant Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Fresh Currant Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 139 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Currant. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Latvia, Canada, Germany
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Belarus, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Kuwait, Sweden, Uzbekistan, Lithuania, Switzerland
Global Importer Coverage
139 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Currant.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Currant (HS Code 081030) in 2024

For Fresh Currant in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Netherlands2,134,488.685 kg11,341,404.348 USDView →
2Germany4,261,101.166 kg10,712,802.154 USDView →
3United States1,406,883 kg9,045,031 USDView →
4Belgium876,977.2 kg5,763,617.912 USDView →
5Italy1,520,077 kg5,367,789.884 USDView →
6Poland619,839 kg5,096,122 USDView →
7Romania242,948.569 kg3,414,273.96 USDView →
8Spain935,677.9 kg2,908,569.62 USDView →
9Greece295,672 kg2,695,174.97 USDView →
10Switzerland89,105 kg1,799,457.653 USDView →

Fresh Currant Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Currant 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 Currant

Fresh Currant Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Currant wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Currant wholesale unit prices: France (74.19 USD / kg), United States (20.44 USD / kg), Netherlands (14.75 USD / kg), Russia (6.18 USD / kg), Poland (2.67 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Poland1.33 USD / kg1.72 USD / kg2.94 USD / kg3.27 USD / kg3.55 USD / kg2.67 USD / kg
Russia-8.26 USD / kg7.07 USD / kg6.24 USD / kg6.03 USD / kg6.18 USD / kg
United States---17.97 USD / kg18.75 USD / kg20.44 USD / kg
France114.34 USD / kg91.14 USD / kg93.18 USD / kg72.26 USD / kg72.21 USD / kg74.19 USD / kg
Netherlands27.07 USD / kg25.31 USD / kg15.02 USD / kg13.22 USD / kg14.50 USD / kg14.75 USD / kg

Fresh Currant Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Currant wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Poland2.25 USD / kg0.03 USD / kg5.84 USD / kg+62.8%View →
2Russia6.50 USD / kg3.78 USD / kg8.33 USD / kg+43.9%View →
3United States19.74 USD / kg14.22 USD / kg24.51 USD / kg+2.6%View →
4France71.91 USD / kg2.91 USD / kg267.91 USD / kg+0.8%View →
5Netherlands18.71 USD / kg12.72 USD / kg30.61 USD / kg-12.5%View →

Latest Fresh Currant Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Currant wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01GRO****** ***** ******** ********* * ******* ***********20.19 USD / kg
2026-04-01RIB** * ******** ******* ******** ****** ******** **** * * ******** **** * ******* ***28.27 USD / kg
2026-04-01RED******* * ******* *********23.25 USD / kg
2026-04-01RIB** * ******** ******** ******** ****** ******** **** * * ******** **** * ******* ***25.96 USD / kg
2026-04-01GRO****** **** ***** ********* **** ***** * ******* *******************3.92 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupTemperate berry fruit (Ribes/currants)
Scientific NameRibes rubrum L. (red/white currants) and Ribes nigrum L. (blackcurrant); trade may also reference Ribes spp. more broadly
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Temperate climates; early spring bloom increases frost sensitivity at flowering.
  • Performs best on well-drained, fertile soils; full sun to partial shade depending on heat stress risk.
Main VarietiesRed currant, White currant, Blackcurrant
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh (berries sold loose or as clusters/panicles in retail packs)
  • Processed (juice, concentrates, jams/preserves)
Grading Factors
  • Soundness (no rot/decay) and cleanliness (free of visible foreign matter) as baseline quality criteria.
  • Cluster/panicle integrity and fill (particularly for red/white currants in higher quality classes).
  • Uniform maturity/ripeness within the pack and freedom from bruising or juice leakage (per class tolerances).
Planting to HarvestTypically begins fruiting about 1 to 3 years after planting, with full production commonly reached by the third year under good management.

Market

Fresh currants (Ribes spp., including red/white and black) are a niche, highly seasonal berry category in global fresh trade, with production concentrated in temperate climates and large producer volumes reported in Eastern Europe/Eurasia. Trade statistics commonly track fresh currants under HS 081030, which also includes fresh gooseberries, so reported trade flows are not currant-only. In 2023 UN Comtrade data via WITS, the Netherlands and Poland feature prominently in HS 081030 export/import flows, consistent with an intra-European hub-and-spoke distribution pattern. The product’s short shelf-life and high susceptibility to dehydration and fungal decay make rapid postharvest cooling and tight cold-chain execution central to successful long-distance movement, while limited Southern Hemisphere windows (e.g., New Zealand blackcurrant harvest) can provide counter-seasonal availability.
Major Producing Countries
  • RussiaIdentified as the largest currant producer in FAOSTAT-derived production summaries; verify latest producer ranking in FAOSTAT/UNdata.
  • PolandIdentified among the largest currant producers in FAOSTAT-derived production summaries; significant supply base for European markets.
  • UkraineIdentified among the largest currant producers in FAOSTAT-derived production summaries; production largely in temperate continental climates.
Major Exporting Countries
  • NetherlandsTop exporter by value in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per UN Comtrade data via WITS; includes re-export and distribution hub functions.
  • PolandTop exporter by volume in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS; strong seasonal supply in mid-summer.
  • SpainListed among top exporters in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS.
  • BelgiumListed among top exporters in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS; participates in intra-European distribution.
  • FranceListed among top exporters in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS.
Major Importing Countries
  • NetherlandsTop importer in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS; reflects hub/re-export role within Europe.
  • GermanyAmong the top importers in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS; large European consumer market.
  • United StatesAmong the top importers in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS; trade influenced by phytosanitary/regulatory context for Ribes in parts of the U.S.
  • FranceAmong the top importers in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS.
  • ItalyAmong the top importers in 2023 for HS 081030 (fresh currants and gooseberries) per WITS.
Supply Calendar
  • Temperate Northern Hemisphere (Europe/North America):Jun, JulRibes (currants) ripen in early-to-mid summer in temperate climates; harvest commonly occurs in June–July depending on cultivar and location.
  • Poland:Jul, AugIndustry season guidance commonly describes a short harvest window concentrated in July–August.
  • New Zealand:Dec, Jan, FebBlackcurrant industry guidance describes harvest starting late December and running into early February (Southern Hemisphere counter-season).

Specification

Major VarietiesRed currant (Ribes rubrum L.), White currant (Ribes rubrum L. cultivars), Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.)
Physical Attributes
  • Typically marketed as small berries borne in clusters/panicles (often harvested and sold as whole clusters for red/white currants).
  • High susceptibility to bruising and moisture loss; requires gentle handling and high-humidity cold storage.
Compositional Metrics
  • Soluble solids (°Brix) and titratable acidity are commonly used quality/maturity indices for berries in postharvest programs.
  • Blackcurrants are noted for high vitamin C and anthocyanin content (important for both fresh positioning and processing value).
Grades
  • UNECE FFV-57 classes for berry fruits: "Extra" Class, Class I, Class II.
  • UNECE class guidance for currants references panicle fill (e.g., red/white panicles more strictly filled in higher classes; black currant panicles may be less filled, and single berries may be allowed depending on class).
Packaging
  • Small retail packs (e.g., punnets/clamshells) and protective packaging designed to minimize compression and dehydration.
  • Packaging expectations in UNECE FFV-57 emphasize clean materials and protection of produce during transport and handling.
ProcessingA substantial share of currant production is used in processed products (e.g., juices, concentrates, jams), while fresh-market quality requires stricter handling and faster distribution.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (often by cluster for red/white currants) -> rapid removal of field heat (forced-air/fast cooling) -> refrigerated packing in small consumer packs -> chilled distribution (often short-haul/intra-regional) -> retail.
Demand Drivers
  • Seasonal fresh berry consumption in Europe supported by established distribution hubs and short transit lanes.
  • Processing pull (juice/concentrate/jam) influences grower economics and can compete with fresh-market allocation depending on price signals.
Temperature
  • Rapid precooling soon after harvest is critical for perishable berries; near-0°C storage is widely recommended for berry quality retention.
  • High relative humidity (commonly ~90–95% RH) reduces shriveling and weight loss in berries during storage and transport.
Atmosphere Control
  • Controlled atmosphere (CA) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) approaches are used in berry supply chains to slow deterioration and reduce decay; evidence exists for extended storage of blackcurrant under low-temperature storage with CA/MAP.
  • CA conditions must be managed carefully to avoid off-flavors or physiological damage at overly low O2 or high CO2 (general berry CA risk).
Shelf Life
  • Fresh currants are highly perishable; practical marketability is strongly dependent on immediate cooling, maintaining high humidity, and minimizing handling damage.
  • Published research indicates blackcurrants can maintain acceptable quality for multiple weeks under optimized low-temperature storage with appropriate atmosphere management, supporting longer-distance programs when cold chain is robust.

Risks

Shelf Life Limitation HighFresh currants are highly perishable and sensitive to bruising, dehydration, and fungal decay; any delays in precooling or breaks in the cold chain can rapidly reduce marketable quality and constrain feasible shipping distance.Precool immediately after harvest, maintain near-0°C high-humidity cold chain, use protective retail packaging, and apply CA/MAP only within validated parameters.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRibes (currants/gooseberries) have a documented plant-health regulatory history in some jurisdictions due to their role as alternate hosts for white pine blister rust, which can create fragmented rules and compliance complexity affecting cultivation and potentially trade pathways.Validate destination-country/state rules for Ribes and maintain documented phytosanitary and traceability controls aligned to importer requirements.
Climate MediumCurrants bloom early and can be exposed to blossom frost; yield volatility from spring frost events can tighten supply in key producing regions and increase price volatility during the short marketing season.Avoid frost-prone sites, use frost-risk management where applicable (site selection, airflow, protection measures), and diversify sourcing across regions.
Food Safety MediumSoft berry fruits have elevated risk of postharvest fungal decay and quality deterioration when harvested wet or stored with inadequate airflow/temperature control, increasing shrink and potential food safety concerns.Harvest dry where possible, enforce sanitation and rapid cooling, and maintain rigorous temperature monitoring through distribution.
Logistics MediumBecause the fresh window is short and quality is time/temperature sensitive, disruptions in refrigerated transport capacity or last-mile handling can cause disproportionate losses compared with more durable fruit categories.Prioritize short transit lanes for fresh programs, secure refrigerated capacity in advance of peak season, and use temperature logging for accountability.
Sustainability
  • Early spring bloom increases frost exposure risk, making site selection and climate variability important for production stability.
  • Integrated pest and disease management and residue compliance are relevant for fresh-market access (Ribes crop protection programs vary by producing region).
Labor & Social
  • Fresh-market currants are typically hand-harvested to protect quality; seasonal labor availability and worker welfare compliance can be binding constraints during short harvest windows.

FAQ

What trade code is commonly used for fresh currants in international statistics?Fresh currants are commonly tracked under HS 0810.30, which covers fresh black, white, or red currants and also includes fresh gooseberries.
Which countries are major exporters and importers in recent HS 0810.30 trade data?In 2023 UN Comtrade data via the World Bank WITS platform for HS 0810.30, the Netherlands and Poland are leading exporters, and the Netherlands and Germany are leading importers; the United States, France, and Italy also appear among top import markets.
What postharvest practices matter most for keeping fresh currants marketable?The biggest levers are rapid precooling after harvest, maintaining near-0°C storage with high relative humidity, minimizing bruising with protective packaging, and maintaining an unbroken cold chain; research also indicates controlled or modified atmosphere approaches can extend storage for blackcurrants when properly managed.

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