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Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Tamarind Sugar market coverage spans 23 countries.
- 51 exporter companies and 86 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 128 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Tamarind Sugar
Analyze 128 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Tamarind Sugar.
Tamarind Sugar Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Tamarind Sugar to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Tamarind Sugar: Estonia (+45.0%), India (+39.2%), Thailand (+22.9%).
Tamarind Sugar Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Tamarind Sugar country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Tamarind Sugar transaction unit prices: Mexico (4.64 USD / kg), Ecuador (3.38 USD / kg), Bangladesh (2.45 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | +22.9% | 5 | 1.28 USD / kg (864 kg) | - (-) | 1.32 USD / kg (1,080 kg) | 1.32 USD / kg (950.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +39.2% | 14 | 2.53 USD / kg (1,488 kg) | 2.62 USD / kg (2,670 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.91 USD / kg (4,350 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +11.7% | 78 | 5.70 USD / kg (4,928.65 kg) | 5.24 USD / kg (3,364.02 kg) | 5.00 USD / kg (3,540 kg) | 5.10 USD / kg (2,049.96 kg) | 5.73 USD / kg (2,823.18 kg) | 4.64 USD / kg (7,273.43 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | +2.7% | 14 | 2.05 USD / kg (1,010 kg) | 2.01 USD / kg (819 kg) | 2.02 USD / kg (2,903 kg) | 2.05 USD / kg (5,076 kg) | 2.03 USD / kg (3,551 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | -1.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -20.6% | 10 | - (-) | 3.63 USD / kg (48.38 kg) | - (-) | 4.38 USD / kg (3,296.16 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -0.3% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.09 USD / kg (382.4 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (60 kg) | ||||||
| Bangladesh | -2.4% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.49 USD / kg (240 kg) | - (-) | 2.45 USD / kg (300 kg) | ||||||
| Estonia | +45.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.46 USD / kg (61.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Guatemala | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Tamarind Sugar Global Supply Chain Coverage
137 companies
51 exporters and 86 importers are mapped for Tamarind Sugar.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Tamarind Sugar, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Tamarind Sugar Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
51 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Tamarind Sugar. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Tamarind Sugar Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 51 total exporter companies in the Tamarind Sugar supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Tamarind Sugar, Chewing Gum, Quince Jam +3
(Switzerland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: Germany
Supplying Products: Tamarind Sugar, Jelly and Gummy Candy, Roasted and Salted Nut Snacks +1
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, Myanmar [Burma]
Supplying Products: Tamarind Sugar, Hard Candy, Fruit Flavored Candies +1
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Lemon, Tamarind Sugar
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Chewy Candy, Tamarind Sugar, Jelly and Gummy Candy +3
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: Taiwan
Supplying Products: Standard Biscuits & Cookies, Tamarind Sugar, Fruit Flavored Candies +5
Tamarind Sugar Global Exporter Coverage
51 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Tamarind Sugar supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Tamarind Sugar Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
86 importer companies are mapped for Tamarind Sugar demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Tamarind Sugar Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
86 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Tamarind Sugar.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Tamarind Sugar buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable paste/block (sweetened tamarind pulp)
Industry PositionValue-added food preparation / culinary ingredient
Market
Tamarind sugar is typically produced by blending tamarind pulp with sugar and forming it into shelf-stable blocks, cakes, or pastes used in sauces, drinks, jams, and confections. The upstream supply base is anchored in tropical tamarind production, with India highlighted in major references as the most nationally organized producer and an exporter of tamarind to global markets; Southeast Asian origins such as Thailand also support commercial production and processing. Cost and availability are exposed to two input-driven dynamics: seasonal variability in tamarind harvests and the much larger, highly cyclical global sugar market. Trade is often positioned as a niche culinary ingredient and confection input, moving through specialty/ethnic retail and food-manufacturing channels rather than as a standardized bulk commodity under a single global HS line item.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaKey globally significant tamarind producer; described as the origin with nationally organized exploitation and exports of tamarind to the world (foundation supply for sweetened tamarind preparations).
- ThailandCommercial plantings and product processing; sweet tamarind types/cultivars are noted in horticultural references.
- IndonesiaCommercial plantings reported in tropical Asia; supports regional processing supply.
- PhilippinesCommercial plantings reported; tamarind pulp is used in sauces and confections.
- Sri LankaCommercial plantings reported; contributes to regional supply base.
Major Exporting Countries
- IndiaIdentified as exporting tamarind to the world; sweetened tamarind blocks/pastes depend on this upstream pulp trade.
Supply Calendar
- India:Jan, Feb, Mar, AprHarvest commonly cited as January–April in Indian production references; ripening often described as late winter into early spring depending on location.
- Thailand:Nov, Dec, Jan, FebSweet tamarind harvest is widely described as a winter-season crop window in Thailand; exact timing varies by province and cultivar.
Specification
Major VarietiesSour tamarind (culinary acidulant type), Sweet tamarind (selected cultivars noted in Thailand)
Physical Attributes
- Dark brown to reddish-brown sticky pulp matrix; commonly formed into loaves/blocks/balls/cakes when sweetened
- Sweet–sour flavor profile driven by fruit acids and added sucrose; flavor intensity varies by cultivar and pulp concentration
Compositional Metrics
- Sugar–acid balance (often specified via soluble solids and titratable acidity in industrial formulations)
- Moisture / water activity controls are critical for texture stability (stickiness) and shelf stability in blocks/pastes
Packaging
- Pressed loaves/blocks/balls/cakes for ambient distribution
- Packed formats that reduce moisture uptake (sealed pouches, tubs, jars) for paste or concentrated sweetened pulp
ProcessingHigh-acid fruit base can support flavor stability; however, the product is hygroscopic and prone to moisture pickup and texture changes without moisture-barrier packaging
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Tamarind pod harvest and drying/conditioning -> shelling/decortication and fiber removal -> pulp preparation -> sugar blending and concentration/cooking (as applicable) -> molding/pressing -> cooling -> packaging -> ambient distribution to retail/foodservice/ingredient users
Demand Drivers
- Use as a sweet–sour ingredient in South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Latin American cuisines (sauces, condiments, beverages)
- Confectionery and snack formulations that use sweetened tamarind pulp as a base
- Food manufacturers seeking consistent sweet–sour flavor building blocks for marinades, barbecue/steak sauces, and beverage syrups
Temperature
- Ambient distribution is common; protect from heat and humidity to limit stickiness, sugar bloom/crystallization, and packaging seal stress
- Moisture-barrier packaging and dry storage conditions are important for quality retention
Shelf Life
- Tamarind pulp products are widely described as storable for weeks or months without refrigeration when properly dried/packed; sweetened/concentrated forms extend this shelf-stable behavior but remain moisture-sensitive
Risks
Commodity Price Volatility HighTamarind sugar is directly exposed to global sugar-market swings because sucrose is a major cost component and the sugar market is structurally volatile (weather shocks in key origins, policy shifts, and cane-to-ethanol allocation dynamics). Rapid sugar price moves can quickly compress margins for processors and destabilize contract pricing for buyers using tamarind sugar as an input.Use indexed/hedged sugar procurement where feasible, diversify sweetener specifications by application, and align product pricing clauses to input-cost benchmarks.
Climate MediumUpstream agricultural variability affects both components: tamarind yields can fluctuate with seasonal conditions and tree management, while sugarcane output is sensitive to rainfall patterns and heat stress in major producing belts. Concurrent climate shocks can tighten availability and raise costs simultaneously.Multi-origin sourcing for tamarind pulp (where specifications allow), safety stocks for peak-demand periods, and supplier monitoring for climate/harvest disruptions.
Food Safety MediumExport-oriented sweetened tamarind products must manage contaminant and hygiene expectations for both sugar and fruit ingredients (e.g., residues, heavy metals, microbiological controls, foreign matter). Non-compliance can trigger border rejections or recalls, especially for products sold as ready-to-eat confectionery or retail pastes.Implement HACCP-based controls, validate heat-treatment/concentration steps (where used), and apply routine testing aligned to Codex contaminant and additive frameworks and destination-market requirements.
Quality Consistency LowTamarind raw material varies in sweetness, acidity, and color by cultivar and origin, which can shift the flavor profile and functional performance of tamarind sugar across batches. Inconsistent inputs can create reformulation burden for industrial users and brand quality issues in retail products.Standardize pulp inputs (blend lots, define acidity/solids targets), and apply formulation controls with acceptance ranges tied to end-use performance.
Sustainability
- Sugarcane sustainability hotspots (water management, greenhouse-gas emissions, biodiversity impacts) are frequently addressed via third-party sustainability frameworks such as Bonsucro for cane-derived inputs
- Tamarind is a long-lived tropical tree used in agroforestry/landscape plantings in many regions, with potential co-benefits (shade, durability, and long-term biomass/carbon storage) alongside food production
Labor & Social
- Sugarcane supply chains have a well-recognized history of labor and social risk concerns, including worker rights and heat-stress management in field operations; Bonsucro explicitly frames the sector as needing stronger worker-rights protections
- Seasonal labor availability for tamarind harvesting and post-harvest handling can tighten supply and amplify price volatility in producing regions
FAQ
What is tamarind sugar typically used for in food products?It is commonly used as a sweet–sour flavor base in sauces, condiments, drinks, jams, and confections, where tamarind pulp is blended with sugar and formed into blocks/pastes for convenient use.
Why can tamarind sugar be sold as an ambient (non-refrigerated) product?Tamarind pulp is widely described as naturally storable when properly dried, and sweetened/concentrated preparations further support shelf-stable handling; the main practical risk is moisture uptake, so packaging and dry storage conditions matter.
Which countries are most important in the upstream tamarind supply base for tamarind sugar?India is highlighted in major references as the most nationally organized producer and an exporter of tamarind to the world, while Southeast Asian producers such as Thailand also support commercial production and processing that can feed sweetened tamarind products.
Sources
Tamarind Sugar Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Tamarind Sugar market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
India
United States
Philippines
Mozambique
Thailand
Mexico
Bangladesh
South Korea
Hong Kong
Chile
Taiwan
Costa Rica
All country market pages: India, United States, Philippines, Mozambique, Thailand, Mexico, Bangladesh, South Korea, Hong Kong, Chile, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Colombia, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Guatemala, New Zealand, Peru
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