Derived Products
Dried Epazote, Epazote Extract
HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Epazote market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 91 exporter companies and 54 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2,216 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 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 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Epazote
Analyze 2,216 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Epazote.
Fresh Epazote Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Epazote to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Epazote: Colombia (-11.3%), Mexico (-2.8%).
Fresh Epazote Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Fresh Epazote country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Epazote transaction unit prices: Colombia (10.40 USD / kg), Mexico (1.24 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | -11.3% | 21 | 8.10 USD / kg (68.4 kg) | 7.94 USD / kg (17.1 kg) | 8.95 USD / kg (17.1 kg) | 9.43 USD / kg (68.4 kg) | - (-) | 10.40 USD / kg (85.5 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -2.8% | 2,194 | 1.54 USD / kg (213,507.99 kg) | 1.09 USD / kg (374,616.71 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (333,507.51 kg) | 1.28 USD / kg (238,666.5 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (245,104.08 kg) | 1.24 USD / kg (305,137.12 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.92 USD / kg (22.7 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Epazote Global Supply Chain Coverage
145 companies
91 exporters and 54 importers are mapped for Fresh Epazote.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Epazote, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Epazote Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
91 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Epazote. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Epazote Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 91 total exporter companies in the Fresh Epazote supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Epazote, Cured Olives, Pumpkin Seeds +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Epazote, Dried Guava Leaf, Dried Common Bean +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Coriander Seed, Fresh Epazote, Fresh Garcinia Atroviridis +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Guava Leaf, Fresh Epazote, Fresh Pepicha
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Butternut Squash, Fresh Nopal, Fresh Epazote +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Fresh Epazote Global Exporter Coverage
91 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Epazote supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Epazote opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Epazote (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Epazote in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 146,249,099.53 kg | 567,583,504.938 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 201,716,035 kg | 527,970,290.947 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 402,033,325 kg | 361,417,840 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 124,083,682.796 kg | 213,360,175.906 USD |
| 5 | United States | 144,715,615 kg | 213,258,956 USD |
| 6 | Egypt | 34,384,846.864 kg | 99,291,723.277 USD |
| 7 | India | 110,999,563 kg | 87,951,555.444 USD |
| 8 | Uzbekistan | 78,453,081.454 kg | 55,523,422.94 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 13,214,248 kg | 38,540,319.957 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 45,031,645.42 kg | 35,934,625.553 USD |
Fresh Epazote Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Fresh Epazote exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Fresh Epazote Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
54 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Epazote demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Epazote Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 54 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Epazote. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, United States, Switzerland
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
54 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Epazote.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Epazote buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Epazote (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Epazote in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 470,798,880 kg | 503,373,731 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 363,544,980 kg | 435,074,434.117 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 146,583,317.975 kg | 433,108,055.445 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 257,013,481.975 kg | 360,950,393.589 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 120,116,456.227 kg | 214,466,658.485 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 40,205,599.38 kg | 91,847,429.09 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 31,938,240 kg | 85,445,007 USD |
| 8 | Sweden | 29,734,067.411 kg | 56,627,983.437 USD |
| 9 | Switzerland | 14,567,926.605 kg | 52,769,813.061 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 25,319,086 kg | 49,376,928.035 USD |
Fresh Epazote Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Fresh Epazote 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 Epazote
Fresh Epazote Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Epazote wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Epazote wholesale unit prices: Mexico (2.01 USD / kg), United States (1.88 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2.60 USD / kg | 2.14 USD / kg | 2.09 USD / kg | 2.12 USD / kg | - | 2.01 USD / kg | ||||||
| United States | 2.01 USD / kg | 1.87 USD / kg | 1.76 USD / kg | 1.79 USD / kg | 2.06 USD / kg | 1.88 USD / kg |
Fresh Epazote Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Epazote wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 2.22 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 5.89 USD / kg | -3.6% |
| 2 | United States | 1.90 USD / kg | 1.65 USD / kg | 2.27 USD / kg | +1.3% |
Latest Fresh Epazote Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Epazote wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupFresh culinary herb
Scientific NameDysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Grows well in full sun.
- Prefers moist, well-drained soils but is also found in disturbed sites (roadsides, waste places) in warm regions.
Consumption Forms
- Fresh culinary herb used as a seasoning (often added during cooking).
- Dried herb (less typical than fresh for culinary applications, but used).
- Herbal tea/infusion uses are reported in reference sources.
Grading Factors
- Fresh appearance (turgid leaves, no wilting or yellowing).
- Freedom from defects (decay, insect damage, mechanical damage).
- Characteristic aroma typical of the herb.
Market
Fresh epazote is the aromatic leafy herb of Dysphania ambrosioides, marketed as fresh leafy stems/leaves for culinary use. The species is native to the Americas and is widely naturalized across many tropical and warm-temperate regions, enabling production in multiple geographies rather than a single origin. In commercial handling, quality is judged largely by visual freshness (no wilting/yellowing/decay) and a characteristic aroma that declines during storage. As with other fresh culinary herbs, tradeability is constrained by strict hygiene expectations and by the need for rapid cooling, high humidity, and cold-chain continuity to preserve shelf life.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Aromatic leafy herb with green, toothed leaves sold as leafy stems/leaves (fresh herb presentation).
- Strong, distinctive aroma is a key quality cue and is expected by buyers and consumers.
Compositional Metrics
- Aroma/essential-oil expression is a key sensory attribute and generally declines during storage for fresh culinary herbs.
- Moisture loss is a primary quality failure mode for fresh herbs and drives buyer focus on freshness and turgidity.
Packaging
- Cartons or shipping units commonly use perforated polyethylene liners/films (or similar moisture-retentive packaging) to limit dehydration for fresh culinary herbs.
- Retail and foodservice presentations commonly use small bunches or loose stems/leaves; short-hold storage often relies on moisture-retentive wrapping to reduce wilting.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (leafy stems/leaves) -> trimming/bunching -> rapid cooling -> moisture-retentive packaging -> refrigerated transport/distribution -> retail/foodservice handling
Demand Drivers
- Culinary use as a traditional seasoning in Mexican cuisine (e.g., sauces, tamales, bean dishes) and related foodservice/home-cooking demand.
Temperature
- For most fresh culinary herbs, near-0°C refrigerated storage is used to slow deterioration; epazote handling is typically managed under similar leafy-herb cold-chain expectations.
- Very high relative humidity is used for fresh herbs to reduce water loss and wilting during storage and transport.
Atmosphere Control
- Film/liner packaging (including perforated films) is commonly used for fresh culinary herbs to reduce dehydration; packaging must be managed to avoid condensation-driven decay.
Shelf Life
- Fresh culinary herbs can achieve multi-week storage life under optimal cold, high-humidity conditions (often cited for most herbs), but shelf life is highly sensitive to water loss, decay, and cold-chain breaks.
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh herbs are often consumed without a validated kill step, so microbial contamination can trigger import refusals, recalls, and rapid market disruption. Epazote, as a fresh leafy herb, faces the same farm-to-packing-to-transport contamination pathways (water quality, worker hygiene, sanitation, cross-contamination) emphasized in fresh-produce safety guidance and regulator sampling programs for fresh herbs.Implement GAP/GHP with controlled water quality, worker hygiene, sanitation SOPs, and lot-level traceability; validate wash/sanitation controls where used and maintain cold-chain to slow pathogen growth.
Cold Chain And Dehydration MediumEpazote’s market value is tightly linked to freshness and aroma; dehydration and temperature abuse rapidly cause wilting, yellowing, aroma loss, and decay, reducing sellable yield. Long-distance shipments are especially exposed to logistics delays and humidity control failures.Use rapid postharvest cooling, maintain very high humidity, select moisture-retentive packaging (e.g., liners/films) designed to balance dehydration vs. condensation risk, and prioritize expedited refrigerated logistics.
Toxicology MediumConcentrated products derived from the plant (notably chenopodium/epazote essential oil) have documented toxicity and have been associated historically with severe poisoning, with ascaridole identified among key constituents. This creates regulatory and reputational risk if concentrated oils/extracts are co-marketed, mislabeled, or used inappropriately compared with normal culinary herb use.Separate fresh-herb food trade from essential oil/extract channels, apply clear labeling and use directions, and avoid marketing concentrated oil for ingestion in food contexts without appropriate safety assessment and regulatory compliance.
FAQ
What plant is sold as fresh epazote in the herbs market?Fresh epazote refers to the leaves and leafy stems of Dysphania ambrosioides (syn. Chenopodium ambrosioides), an aromatic herb used as a culinary condiment.
How should fresh epazote be handled to maintain quality during distribution?Handle fresh epazote like other fresh culinary herbs: cool it quickly after harvest, keep it refrigerated (near 0°C is commonly recommended for most fresh herbs), maintain very high humidity to prevent wilting, and use moisture-retentive packaging that avoids excess condensation and decay.
Are there notable safety risks associated with epazote products in trade?Yes. Fresh herbs have well-recognized microbial food-safety risks because they may be eaten without a kill step, so sanitation, water quality, and cold-chain control matter. Separately, concentrated chenopodium/epazote essential oil has documented toxicity (with ascaridole among key constituents), which can create regulatory and reputational risk if oils/extracts are misused or confused with normal culinary herb use.
Sources
Fresh Epazote Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Japan, Mexico, Vietnam, Ecuador, Guatemala, United States, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Honduras, Netherlands, Italy, El Salvador, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, Peru, Austria, Belgium, Ethiopia, Poland, India, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Denmark, Kenya, Sweden, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Kuwait, Morocco, Czechia, Senegal, Portugal, Malaysia, Slovakia, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Andorra, Israel, Norway, Luxembourg, Greece, Romania, Finland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Ireland, Jordan, Qatar, Hungary, Nicaragua, Australia, Dominican Republic, Macao, Turkiye, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Bahamas, Serbia, Bahrain, Pakistan, Slovenia, Maldives, Lithuania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, New Zealand, Brunei, Macedonia, Oman, Colombia, Moldova, Albania, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Egypt, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Lesotho, Latvia, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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