Derived Products
Rhubarb Jam, Rhubarb Juice
HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Rhubarb Stalk market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 45 exporter companies and 40 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 212 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 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 2026-05-10.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk
Analyze 212 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk.
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Rhubarb Stalk to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk: Poland (+156.9%), Belgium (+51.3%), India (-49.1%).
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Rhubarb Stalk country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Rhubarb Stalk transaction unit prices: Netherlands (12.27 USD / kg), Poland (3.29 USD / kg), Mexico (1.18 USD / kg), Iceland (1.17 USD / kg), Nepal (0.92 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | -0.4% | 20 | 0.88 USD / kg (15,120 kg) | 0.88 USD / kg (15,445 kg) | 0.87 USD / kg (11,600 kg) | 0.86 USD / kg (9,815 kg) | - (-) | 0.92 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | ||||||
| Poland | +156.9% | 5 | 4.97 USD / kg (200 kg) | 5.02 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.29 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -21.7% | 177 | 1.09 USD / kg (45,559 kg) | 1.13 USD / kg (82,574 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (129,061 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (131,807 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (43,705 kg) | 1.18 USD / kg (11,090 kg) | ||||||
| France | -42.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Iceland | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.31 USD / kg (45,760 kg) | 1.17 USD / kg (22,880 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 12.27 USD / kg (6 kg) | ||||||
| India | -49.1% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.46 USD / kg (500 kg) | 17.25 USD / kg (250 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Belgium | +51.3% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.69 USD / kg (1,170 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -18.9% | 1 | - (-) | 3.20 USD / kg (221 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Global Supply Chain Coverage
85 companies
45 exporters and 40 importers are mapped for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
45 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Rhubarb Stalk 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 Rhubarb Stalk Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Fresh Rhubarb Stalk exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
40 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Rhubarb Stalk (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Rhubarb Stalk 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 Rhubarb Stalk Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Fresh Rhubarb Stalk 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 Rhubarb Stalk
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Rhubarb Stalk wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Rhubarb Stalk wholesale unit prices: United States (8.29 USD / kg), Poland (1.31 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7.88 USD / kg | 7.69 USD / kg | 7.96 USD / kg | 7.98 USD / kg | 8.20 USD / kg | 8.29 USD / kg | ||||||
| Canada | 5.06 USD / kg | 5.54 USD / kg | 6.14 USD / kg | 6.13 USD / kg | 6.05 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| Poland | 1.86 USD / kg | 2.13 USD / kg | 2.18 USD / kg | 2.39 USD / kg | 1.09 USD / kg | 1.31 USD / kg | ||||||
| Belgium | 2.01 USD / kg | 0.98 USD / kg | 0.84 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| France | 3.47 USD / kg | 3.85 USD / kg | 3.51 USD / kg | 2.92 USD / kg | - | - |
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Rhubarb Stalk wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 8.53 USD / kg | 4.02 USD / kg | 15.00 USD / kg | +16.4% |
| 2 | Canada | 5.82 USD / kg | 4.62 USD / kg | 6.80 USD / kg | -6.7% |
| 3 | Poland | 2.01 USD / kg | 0.02 USD / kg | 3.90 USD / kg | +95.5% |
| 4 | Belgium | 1.51 USD / kg | 0.56 USD / kg | 2.63 USD / kg | -36.0% |
| 5 | France | 3.99 USD / kg | 2.45 USD / kg | 7.53 USD / kg | -22.6% |
Latest Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Rhubarb Stalk 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 GroupTemperate vegetable (edible leaf-stalk/petiole)
Scientific NameRheum rhabarbarum L.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Cool-temperate climate with winter dormancy requirements
- Moisture-retentive, fertile soils; adequate moisture during outdoor root-building stage
- For forced production: roots built outdoors for multiple years, then forced in darkness with controlled heat and watering
Main VarietiesForced (dark-grown) rhubarb cultivars (e.g., Timperley Early, Stockbridge Harbinger, Queen Victoria), Field-grown rhubarb types (open-grown commercial cultivars)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh culinary use (typically cooked/sweetened)
- Processed uses (e.g., pie filling, jams/compotes)
- Frozen pieces for off-season use
Grading Factors
- Color uniformity and intensity (as required by market and cultivation type)
- Straightness and shape; freedom from pithiness
- Clean, well-trimmed stalks; freedom from decay and mechanical/insect/freeze damage
- Minimum length/diameter and allowable defects by class (per UNECE FFV-40 where used)
Planting to HarvestTypically 2 to 3 years before full commercial pulling/harvest; perennial stands can remain productive for many years under good management.
Market
Fresh rhubarb stalk is a niche, highly seasonal temperate vegetable traded primarily as a fresh, refrigerated product because it wilts and loses quality quickly without humidity and near-freezing temperatures. Commercial supply is concentrated in cooler-climate production regions and is often marketed regionally, with grading and commercial quality references available through UNECE (FFV-40) and USDA grade standards. A notable specialty segment is forced (dark-grown) rhubarb, which brings earlier-season supply in parts of Northern Europe (e.g., Yorkshire forced rhubarb in the UK). Market dynamics are shaped by short harvest windows, cold-chain discipline, and buyer preference for straight, well-colored, non-pithy stalks.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Supply Calendar
- United Kingdom (Yorkshire forced rhubarb):Jan, Feb, MarOut-of-season forced production in dark sheds; specialty early window.
- United States (Pacific Northwest and other cool regions):Mar, Apr, May, JunSpring-to-early-summer harvest window varies by region and management.
Specification
Major VarietiesTimperley Early, Stockbridge Harbinger, Reed's Early Superb / Fenton's Special, Prince Albert, Stockbridge Arrow, Queen Victoria
Physical Attributes
- Edible portion is the leaf-stalk (petiole); leaves are removed or discarded due to high oxalic acid content
- Stalk color ranges from pink/red to green depending on cultivar and production method (field vs. forced)
- Overmature stalks can become pithy, reducing market quality
Compositional Metrics
- Oxalic acid is present; leaf blades have much higher oxalic acid content than the edible stalks
Grades
- UNECE FFV-40: Class I and Class II
- USDA: U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 2 (field-grown; often used as guidance for hothouse product)
Packaging
- Topped bunches or loose stalks packed in polyethylene-lined crates or cartons to reduce moisture loss
- Wholesale boxes may be lidded and labeled by grade/variety; supermarket packs often de-leafed and packed to customer specification
ProcessingHigh-acid stalk commonly used in cooked preparations (e.g., pie fillings, compotes) and can be frozen for off-season use
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest/pulling and trimming (de-leafing) -> rapid cooling (forced-air or hydrocooling with sanitation control) -> packing with moisture-loss protection -> refrigerated distribution -> retail
Demand Drivers
- Seasonal demand for tart-stalk culinary uses (baking, desserts, compotes) in Europe and North America
- Premium/seasonal specialty demand for forced rhubarb in Northern Europe
Temperature
- Near-freezing cold chain commonly referenced for fresh storage and transport (about 0°C) with high relative humidity to limit wilting
Shelf Life
- Common storage guidance indicates roughly 2 to 4 weeks at about 0°C with very high relative humidity; shelf life declines rapidly at warmer temperatures
Risks
Shelf Life Limitation HighFresh rhubarb stalks lose water and quality quickly (wilting, mold risk) if not cooled promptly and held at near-freezing temperatures with very high humidity, limiting intercontinental trade and increasing shrink risk.Pre-cool rapidly, maintain near-0°C refrigerated chain with high RH, and use moisture-loss-reducing liners and airflow-managed stacking.
Food Safety MediumRhubarb leaf blades contain high oxalic acid and are considered unsuitable for consumption; accidental inclusion or misuse can create avoidable food-safety incidents.De-leaf at packhouse/retail per buyer requirements; ensure labeling/handling SOPs prevent leaf use in food preparation.
Climate MediumProduction depends on cool-temperate growing conditions and (for forced systems) sufficient dormancy/chilling; warmer winters or abnormal shoulder-season weather can disrupt timing, yield, and quality.Diversify sourcing across multiple temperate origins and production systems (field vs. forced/greenhouse) and monitor dormancy/chill conditions and heating-energy availability.
Quality Defects LowOvermaturity and handling issues can lead to pithiness, surface cracks, bruising, or rust patches that downgrade pack-out and reduce buyer acceptance under formal grade standards.Align harvest maturity to grade targets; minimize mechanical damage; apply QC against UNECE/USDA grade references.
Sustainability
- Energy use and emissions exposure for forced rhubarb production due to shed heating fuel choices (e.g., propane/diesel) and rising interest in renewable heat options
FAQ
What grades are commonly referenced for fresh rhubarb in trade?International transactions often reference UNECE FFV-40 (Class I and Class II) for commercial quality, while U.S. market trade may reference USDA grade standards such as U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, and U.S. No. 2.
What storage conditions are typically used to preserve fresh rhubarb quality?Cold-chain guidance commonly targets about 0°C with very high relative humidity to reduce wilting, with typical storage life cited around 2 to 4 weeks under optimal conditions.
Why are rhubarb leaves removed before sale or use?Only the stalk is intended for consumption; the leaf blade contains high levels of oxalic acid and is considered potentially poisonous, so leaves are removed to reduce food-safety risk.
Sources
Fresh Rhubarb Stalk Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, France, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Vietnam, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Mexico, Spain, Austria, Ethiopia, India, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Denmark, Honduras, Sweden, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Kuwait, Morocco, Senegal, Czechia, Ecuador, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Israel, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Andorra, Greece, Botswana, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Norway, Jordan, Luxembourg, Guatemala, Romania, Finland, Nicaragua, Ukraine, Ireland, Dominican Republic, Qatar, Hungary, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Macao, Serbia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Croatia, Bahamas, Armenia, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Slovenia, Macedonia, Maldives, Lithuania, Oman, Colombia, El Salvador, New Zealand, Brunei, Albania, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, 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, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Paraguay, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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