Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Lemongrass market coverage spans 137 countries.
- 187 exporter companies and 194 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 239 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-14.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Lemongrass
Analyze 239 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Lemongrass.
Dried Lemongrass Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Lemongrass to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Lemongrass: Mexico (+157.5%), China (+131.6%), Thailand (+90.5%).
Dried Lemongrass Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Dried Lemongrass country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Lemongrass transaction unit prices: Australia (94.40 USD / kg), Singapore (28.20 USD / kg), Peru (13.61 USD / kg), China (8.16 USD / kg), Indonesia (8.15 USD / kg), 5 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | +15.1% | 14 | - (-) | 5.95 USD / kg (681 kg) | 9.38 USD / kg (717 kg) | - (-) | 5.68 USD / kg (1,848 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | +15.8% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 94.40 USD / kg (16.8 kg) | ||||||
| India | -2.5% | 62 | 3.74 USD / kg (5,094.33 kg) | 6.59 USD / kg (10,627.6 kg) | 9.94 USD / kg (14,320 kg) | - (-) | 25.91 USD / kg (556 kg) | 2.25 USD / kg (118.16 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -8.2% | 57 | 0.83 USD / kg (592 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (7,025 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (3,768 kg) | 1.25 USD / kg (4,147 kg) | 0.61 USD / kg (6,931 kg) | 0.89 USD / kg (3,433 kg) | ||||||
| Egypt | +79.8% | 16 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.67 USD / kg (1,800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | +90.5% | 10 | 2.00 USD / kg (456 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (5,228 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 14.70 USD / kg (200 kg) | 1.96 USD / kg (25,280 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -32.8% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | +49.3% | 29 | 4.16 USD / kg (216.83 kg) | 2.70 USD / kg (94.9 kg) | - (-) | 16.12 USD / kg (105.35 kg) | 15.31 USD / kg (223.74 kg) | 13.61 USD / kg (666.39 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +157.5% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.94 USD / kg (3,519 kg) | 4.94 USD / kg (51 kg) | - (-) | 4.84 USD / kg (281.92 kg) |
Dried Lemongrass Global Supply Chain Coverage
381 companies
187 exporters and 194 importers are mapped for Dried Lemongrass.
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Dried Lemongrass Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
187 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Lemongrass. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Lemongrass Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Dried Lemongrass Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 187 total exporter companies in the Dried Lemongrass supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Dried Lemongrass
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Ecuador, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Dried Lemongrass, Dried Ginseng, Dried Burdock Root +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Lemongrass
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Dried Lemongrass
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-04-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Lemongrass
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetail
Dried Lemongrass Global Exporter Coverage
187 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Lemongrass supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Lemongrass (HS Code 091099) in 2024
For Dried Lemongrass in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 49,750,751 kg | 170,516,959 USD | View → |
| 2 | India | 88,244,364.579 kg | 140,856,609.306 USD | View → |
| 3 | South Africa | 15,483,509.371 kg | 70,351,086.295 USD | View → |
| 4 | United States | 7,075,583 kg | 37,319,227 USD | View → |
| 5 | Spain | 7,491,698.419 kg | 31,602,108.179 USD | View → |
| 6 | Germany | 4,258,263.819 kg | 30,407,853.288 USD | View → |
| 7 | Netherlands | 5,611,603.244 kg | 28,623,325.047 USD | View → |
| 8 | Mexico | 14,335,846 kg | 25,415,450 USD | View → |
| 9 | Thailand | 5,547,178.768 kg | 16,713,379.29 USD | View → |
| 10 | Poland | 2,190,392.396 kg | 13,333,422 USD | View → |
Dried Lemongrass Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Lemongrass Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
194 importer companies are mapped for Dried Lemongrass demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Lemongrass Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Chile, Sri Lanka
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Slovakia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
194 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Lemongrass.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Lemongrass (HS Code 091099) in 2024
For Dried Lemongrass in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 29,524,605 kg | 127,135,289 USD | View → |
| 2 | Germany | 13,638,162.278 kg | 58,364,055.304 USD | View → |
| 3 | Japan | 2,661,681.028 kg | 31,424,509.612 USD | View → |
| 4 | Turkiye | 17,561,376 kg | 30,392,587 USD | View → |
| 5 | Canada | 5,880,760.782 kg | 30,336,237.054 USD | View → |
| 6 | Poland | 5,672,195.933 kg | 30,076,335 USD | View → |
| 7 | Netherlands | 8,158,000.981 kg | 29,312,431.226 USD | View → |
| 8 | Belgium | 10,937,108.45 kg | 28,454,269.905 USD | View → |
| 9 | Sweden | 2,471,776.925 kg | 16,245,731.402 USD | View → |
| 10 | Italy | 2,384,394 kg | 13,202,555.384 USD | View → |
Dried Lemongrass Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Dried Lemongrass origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Ingredient
Market
Dried lemongrass is traded globally as a dried aromatic herb used for culinary flavoring and herbal infusions, typically shipped as cut-and-sifted leaf/stem pieces or powder. Commercial supply is concentrated in tropical and subtropical growing zones, with exports commonly marketed from South and Southeast Asia and also from parts of North Africa. Product-specific global trade sizing is difficult because customs statistics often aggregate dried botanical materials into broader HS categories (e.g., HS 1211.90 “other plants and parts”) rather than isolating lemongrass. Market dynamics are driven by foodservice and retail demand for Southeast Asian flavor profiles, plus demand for aromatic herb inputs where buyers prioritize consistent aroma, cleanliness, and food safety assurance.
Specification
Major VarietiesCymbopogon citratus (West Indian lemongrass), Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian lemongrass)
Physical Attributes
- Dried aromatic leaf/stem pieces (often cut-and-sifted) with a lemon-citrus aroma
- Color commonly ranges from pale green to yellow-green depending on drying and leaf proportion
- Low tolerance for extraneous matter (e.g., stones, soil, insects) in export specifications
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly include moisture/water-activity control to limit mold growth and preserve aroma
- Aroma intensity is tied to volatile oil profile (citral-forward character), typically assessed via sensory and/or volatile oil metrics
Grades
- No single global commodity grade is consistently used; transactions commonly rely on private buyer specifications plus Codex-aligned hygiene practices for spices and dried aromatic herbs
- Common commercial forms used as grade proxies: whole/cut leaf, cut-and-sifted tea grade, and powder
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier inner liners (e.g., food-grade plastic) within cartons or sacks for international shipment
- Sealed packaging to reduce moisture ingress and aroma loss during storage and transit
ProcessingOften sieved/graded to a target cut size for infusion performance (tea) or for blending into spice mixesMay undergo a validated microbial reduction step (e.g., steam treatment) depending on buyer and destination requirements
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest/cutting -> trimming and washing -> chopping/slicing -> drying (sun or mechanical) -> cleaning/sieving (cut-and-sifted) -> foreign-matter control (e.g., magnets/metal detection) -> packing with moisture barrier -> containerized export -> importer QA release -> blending/packing for retail or industrial use
Demand Drivers
- Growth of Southeast Asian cuisine usage in global retail and foodservice (soups, curries, marinades, pastes)
- Herbal tea and infusion demand where citrus-aromatic profiles are desired
- Industrial demand for consistent dried herb inputs for seasoning blends and ready-meal formulations
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored at ambient temperature, with humidity control as the primary quality and safety factor
- Avoid heat and light exposure that accelerates aroma loss and increases risk of packaging condensation during temperature swings
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily limited by moisture ingress and volatile aroma loss; sealed moisture-barrier packaging and dry storage are key to maintaining quality
Risks
Food Safety HighSpices and dried aromatic herbs can carry pathogens (notably Salmonella) and have been associated with outbreaks; dried lemongrass falls into this risk class when drying, handling, or storage hygiene is weak and when no validated microbial reduction step is applied. This can trigger border rejections, recalls, and rapid loss of market access for specific lots or suppliers.Use Codex-aligned GAP/GMP and HACCP programs, verify supplier controls, apply validated microbial reduction where appropriate (e.g., steam treatment), and implement robust sampling/testing and moisture-control specifications through storage and transit.
Moisture And Mold MediumInadequate drying or moisture uptake during storage/shipping can drive mold growth and quality degradation, with potential for mycotoxin and other contaminant concerns depending on conditions and co-mingled materials.Specify and verify moisture/water-activity targets, require moisture-barrier packaging, control warehouse humidity, and avoid condensation risk from temperature cycling during logistics.
Regulatory Compliance MediumChemical and physical hazards cited for spices and dried aromatic herbs—such as pesticide residues, heavy metals, and extraneous matter—can lead to non-compliance with destination regulations and buyer standards, disrupting shipments and increasing testing frequency and costs.Align supplier agronomy and post-harvest controls to destination MRL and contaminant expectations, enforce foreign-matter controls, and maintain lot-level traceability with documented QA results.
Sustainability
- Drying energy footprint: sun-drying versus mechanical drying (often fueled by biomass or electricity) can materially affect emissions and local air-quality impacts
- Post-harvest losses and waste increase when drying and storage do not control moisture (quality downgrades, rejection, disposal)
- Packaging footprint: reliance on plastic liners for moisture control creates end-of-life waste management challenges
Labor & Social
- Smallholder and workshop-scale drying/processing can increase variability in worker safety practices (heat exposure, dust) and traceability expectations for buyers
- Price and margin pressure in fragmented supply chains can incentivize shortcuts in cleaning, drying time, and storage hygiene unless audited
FAQ
What is the biggest global trade risk for dried lemongrass?Food safety is the biggest risk: WHO/FAO’s JEMRA work on spices and dried aromatic herbs highlights pathogens (especially Salmonella) in this product class, which can lead to recalls or import rejections. Buyers typically reduce this risk by requiring Codex-aligned hygiene practices, strong supplier verification, moisture control, and (when needed) a validated microbial reduction step such as steam treatment.
Why is it hard to find a single global import/export number specifically for dried lemongrass?Because dried lemongrass is often reported under broader customs categories for botanical materials rather than as its own distinct 6-digit HS line. For example, the UN Statistics Division shows HS 121190 as a broad “other plants and parts” category used for many different botanicals, so trade totals at that level are not lemongrass-specific.
What specifications do buyers commonly use for dried lemongrass?Common specifications focus on cut size/form (whole, cut-and-sifted, powder), moisture control to prevent mold, limits for extraneous matter, microbiological expectations (often emphasizing Salmonella control consistent with WHO/FAO findings for dried herbs/spices), and compliance with pesticide residue and contaminant requirements described as relevant hazards in Codex hygiene guidance for spices and dried aromatic herbs.
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Dried Lemongrass Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
United States
Germany
France
United Arab Emirates
Japan
United Kingdom
Mexico
Netherlands
Thailand
Malaysia
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