Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Kale market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 39 export partner companies and 6 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Kale in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Fresh Kale Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
39 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Kale in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Kale export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070490.
Scatter points are sampled from 11.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Kale in United States
5 sampled Fresh Kale transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Kale sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-02-03: 1.52 USD / kg, 2025-12-31: 2.09 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 2.09 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 2.69 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 2.69 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | EAR******* **** ******* **** | 1.52 USD / kg | (United States) | (Philippines) | |
| 2025-12-31 | KAL* | 2.09 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-29 | KAL* ****** ***** | 2.09 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-29 | KAL* ****** ***** | 2.69 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-22 | KAL* ****** ***** | 2.69 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) |
Top Fresh Kale Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 39 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Kale in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: RetailFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
United States Export Partner Coverage
39 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Kale.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Kale partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Kale in United States (HS Code 070490)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Kale export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124,835,030 | 206,394,360 USD |
| 2023 | 122,169,282 | 208,356,093 USD |
| 2022 | 138,261,307 | 246,469,320 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Kale Exports from United States (HS Code 070490) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Kale exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 104,872,837 | 180,802,541 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 13,188,747 | 16,234,606 USD |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 1,688,286 | 2,226,144 USD |
| 4 | Barbados | 914,450 | 1,654,822 USD |
| 5 | Guyana | 1,167,002 | 1,275,604 USD |
Fresh Kale Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
6 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Kale in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 1.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Kale in United States
5 sampled Fresh Kale import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Kale sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-01-31: 0.04 USD / kg, 2026-01-31: 0.03 USD / kg, 2026-01-27: 0.05 USD / kg, 2026-01-27: 0.03 USD / kg, 2026-01-27: 0.03 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | KAL* ******** ****** | 0.04 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-31 | KAL* ****** | 0.03 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-27 | KAL* ****** | 0.05 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-27 | KAL* ******** ****** | 0.03 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-27 | KAL* ******** ****** | 0.03 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Kale Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 6 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Kale in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Grocery StoresFood WholesalersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
United States Import Partner Coverage
6 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Kale in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Kale importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Kale in United States (HS Code 070490)
Track 3 years of Fresh Kale import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 493,883,013 | 628,889,805 USD |
| 2023 | 537,366,541 | 643,713,063 USD |
| 2022 | 494,007,929 | 555,260,424 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Kale to United States (HS Code 070490) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Kale to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 392,269,799 | 515,516,017 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 85,367,847 | 80,713,565 USD |
| 3 | Guatemala | 16,074,660 | 32,395,055 USD |
| 4 | Jamaica | 53,046 | 116,627 USD |
| 5 | Costa Rica | 70,283 | 75,013 USD |
Fresh Kale Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Kale wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Kale Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Kale wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Kale yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 1.67 USD / kg, 2022: 1.82 USD / kg, 2023: 1.87 USD / kg, 2024: 1.86 USD / kg, 2025: 1.87 USD / kg, 2026: 1.95 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.67 USD / kg | 0.75 USD / kg | 3.17 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.82 USD / kg | 0.88 USD / kg | 3.20 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.87 USD / kg | 0.75 USD / kg | 3.17 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.86 USD / kg | 0.75 USD / kg | 3.09 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.87 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 3.17 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.95 USD / kg | 0.99 USD / kg | 3.09 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Kale Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Kale wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Kale latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-04-01: 23.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 30.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 19.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 15.90 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 28.50 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Gre**** ************* ********* * ******* ****** ****** **** ******** ******* ******** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 23.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Gre**** ************* ********* * ******* ********* ****** **** ******** ******* ******** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 30.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Gre**** ********* * ******* ******** ****** **** ******** ******* ******** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 19.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Gre**** ********* * ******* ******** ****** **** ******** ******* ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 15.90 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Gre**** ********* * ******* ****** ****** **** ******** ******* ******** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 28.50 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh kale in the United States is a domestically produced leafy-green vegetable supplied through large commercial leafy-greens production regions and distributed nationwide through refrigerated supply chains. The market is primarily domestic-consumption driven, with demand spanning retail (whole bunches and bagged/ready-to-eat leafy-greens formats) and foodservice. Supply is typically available year-round via regional production shifts, and imports (notably from neighboring countries) can supplement continuity when needed. Food-safety compliance expectations for leafy greens are a defining market feature and can rapidly reshape procurement and distribution after an outbreak or recall event.
Market RoleMajor producer and domestic consumer market; continuity imports used seasonally
Domestic RoleMainstream leafy-green vegetable for retail and foodservice, including fresh bunch and fresh-cut/packaged formats
SeasonalityGenerally year-round availability supported by regional production shifts between major leafy-greens growing areas.
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Curly kale
- Lacinato (Tuscan/Dinosaur) kale
- Red Russian kale
- Baby kale (leaf type used for fresh-cut/packaged formats)
Physical Attributes
- Dark green color with minimal yellowing
- Freshness/turgor and crisp texture; minimal wilting
- Freedom from decay, excessive soil, and insect damage
- Trim and bunch integrity (for bunched product) or leaf size uniformity (for baby-leaf packs)
Packaging
- Bunched kale packed in cartons for wholesale
- Bagged or clamshell packaged baby kale/fresh-cut formats for retail programs (often with cold-chain labeling and lot coding)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Field harvest → rapid cooling → (optional) fresh-cut washing/spin-dry → packing/labeling/lot coding → refrigerated distribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Rapid post-harvest cooling and continuous refrigeration are critical to slow wilting and decay during distribution.
Atmosphere Control
- High humidity is important to reduce moisture loss; avoid exposure to ethylene sources that can accelerate senescence in leafy greens.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is highly sensitive to temperature abuse, physical damage, and sanitation control (especially for fresh-cut/packaged formats).
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighLeafy greens are periodically implicated in foodborne-illness investigations (e.g., pathogenic E. coli and other hazards), which can trigger rapid stop-ship actions, recalls, intensified testing, and abrupt buyer delistings that disrupt U.S. distribution for kale and mixed-greens products.Require robust on-farm and packing/processing preventive controls, environmental monitoring where applicable, validated wash/sanitation (for fresh-cut), and participation in recognized leafy-greens food-safety programs; maintain rapid trace/recall capability.
Climate MediumDrought, heatwaves, and extreme weather in major producing regions can reduce yields and quality, constrain irrigation, and create short-notice supply gaps.Diversify sourcing across regions and seasons; secure water-risk screening and contingency plans with key suppliers.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-compliance with U.S. produce safety expectations (FSMA Produce Safety Rule for farms and FDA oversight for processing/import verification) can lead to shipment holds, enforcement actions, or loss of buyer approval.Maintain documented FSMA-aligned food-safety plans, audit readiness, supplier approval programs, and broker/importer compliance checklists.
Logistics MediumRefrigerated trucking constraints, fuel price spikes, or cold-chain breaks can cause quality deterioration (wilting/decay) and increase shrink, raising delivered costs and elevating rejection risk.Use temperature monitoring, disciplined precooling, and carrier performance KPIs; contract capacity during peak periods where possible.
Labor Social LowLabor shortages and heightened compliance scrutiny in U.S. agriculture can raise costs and create operational disruption during peak harvest/packing periods.Work with suppliers that demonstrate strong labor compliance programs and stable workforce planning; include social compliance verification in supplier approval.
Sustainability
- Water availability and drought risk in major Western U.S. leafy-greens regions (irrigation dependence)
- Nutrient runoff and watershed stewardship expectations in intensive vegetable production areas
- Packaging waste scrutiny for bagged/clamshell leafy-greens formats
Labor & Social
- Farm labor availability and wage pressure, including reliance on seasonal/migrant labor systems
- Heightened buyer and regulator attention to labor compliance, worker safety, and housing/transport conditions in produce supply chains
Standards
- California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) metrics/program participation (buyer-dependent)
- GLOBALG.A.P. (buyer-dependent)
- PrimusGFS (buyer-dependent)
- SQF (buyer-dependent)
FAQ
What is the biggest risk that can abruptly disrupt fresh kale supply in the U.S. market?Food-safety incidents tied to leafy greens are the most disruptive risk, because they can trigger rapid stop-ship decisions, recalls, and intensified buyer and regulatory scrutiny that interrupts distribution.
Which U.S. compliance frameworks are most relevant for fresh kale suppliers and importers?Key frameworks include FDA’s FSMA Produce Safety Rule for farms, FDA oversight for food imports (including Prior Notice and importer verification programs), and USDA-APHIS plant-health requirements that may apply to specific import pathways.
Is fresh kale typically freight-sensitive in the United States?Yes. Fresh kale is perishable and bulky, so refrigerated trucking availability and fuel price volatility can materially affect delivered cost and quality outcomes.
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