Derived Products
Dried Ridge Gourd
HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-04-22
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Ridge Gourd market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 124 exporter companies and 117 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,527 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 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 2026-04-22.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Ridge Gourd
Analyze 1,527 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Ridge Gourd.
Fresh Ridge Gourd Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Ridge Gourd to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Ridge Gourd: Pakistan (-21.8%), Mexico (+17.1%), Philippines (+7.0%).
Fresh Ridge Gourd Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Ridge Gourd transaction unit prices: Philippines (56.22 USD / kg), Pakistan (2.65 USD / kg), Mexico (2.40 USD / kg), India (0.86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +3.4% | 1,405 | 0.85 USD / kg (12,953.35 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (9,713 kg) | 0.94 USD / kg (34,805.75 kg) | 0.82 USD / kg (19,902.5 kg) | 0.76 USD / kg (12,797.1 kg) | 0.86 USD / kg (4,827.75 kg) | ||||||
| Pakistan | -21.8% | 38 | 1.92 USD / kg (1,196 kg) | 2.51 USD / kg (2,987.7 kg) | 2.75 USD / kg (745 kg) | 2.73 USD / kg (850 kg) | 2.68 USD / kg (1,260 kg) | 2.65 USD / kg (1,515 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +17.1% | 76 | 2.02 USD / kg (57,987.8 kg) | 1.85 USD / kg (17,009.51 kg) | 1.40 USD / kg (1,115.85 kg) | - (-) | 2.35 USD / kg (41,846.9 kg) | 2.40 USD / kg (8,120.73 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +7.0% | 6 | - (-) | 58.07 USD / kg (9,622.5 kg) | 67.31 USD / kg (3,759.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 56.22 USD / kg (3,313 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.50 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Ridge Gourd Global Supply Chain Coverage
241 companies
124 exporters and 117 importers are mapped for Fresh Ridge Gourd.
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Fresh Ridge Gourd Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
124 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Ridge Gourd. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Ridge Gourd Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 124 total exporter companies in the Fresh Ridge Gourd supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Fresh Ridge Gourd, Ridge Gourd Seed, Fresh Cucumber +2
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Fresh Ridge Gourd
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-22
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Fresh Ridge Gourd, Ridge Gourd Seed
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionAnimal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Qatar
Supplying Products: Fresh Ridge Gourd
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-22
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthersFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: India, Panama
Supplying Products: Bottle Gourd Seed, Fresh Ridge Gourd, Ridge Gourd Seed +5
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Thailand, Myanmar [Burma], Peru, Vietnam, Netherlands, United States, Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Ridge Gourd Seed, Fresh Ridge Gourd, Bottle Gourd Seed +5
Fresh Ridge Gourd Global Exporter Coverage
124 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Ridge Gourd supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Ridge Gourd (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Ridge Gourd 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 Ridge Gourd Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Ridge Gourd Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
117 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Ridge Gourd demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Ridge Gourd Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
117 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Ridge Gourd.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Ridge Gourd (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Ridge Gourd 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 Ridge Gourd Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Ridge Gourd
Fresh Ridge Gourd Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Ridge Gourd wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Ridge Gourd wholesale unit prices: Thailand (0.55 USD / kg), India (0.48 USD / kg).
Fresh Ridge Gourd Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Ridge Gourd Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2026-04-01 | Rid****************************** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ********** ******** ******* * **** | 0.40 USD / kg | |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCucurbit vegetable (gourd-type fruit vegetable)
Scientific NameLuffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warm tropical to subtropical conditions; cultivated as an annual climbing vine.
- Adapted to tropical lowlands (noted as well adapted below ~500 m elevation in FAO EcoCrop).
- Excessive rain may reduce flowering and fruiting; seasonal dry-season planting can be more successful in some climates.
Consumption Forms
- Immature fruit consumed as a cooked vegetable (often cooked or fried).
- Shoots/flower buds/flowers and young leaves cooked as greens in some food traditions.
- Mature dried fruit used as loofah/sponge fiber (non-food use).
Grading Factors
- Tenderness/immaturity (avoid advanced seed development and fibrous texture).
- External appearance: intact ridges, dark green color, absence of pitting/decay and surface discoloration.
- Size/length uniformity and freedom from breakage/compression damage.
Planting to HarvestFirst tender/immature fruits may be harvested about 40–70 days from sowing (timing varies by cultivar and conditions).
Market
Fresh ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula, also called angled luffa/Chinese okra) is a cucurbit vegetable primarily produced and consumed across South and Southeast Asia, with its native range in the Indian subcontinent and widespread introductions elsewhere. International fresh trade is typically constrained by chilling sensitivity and limited storage tolerance, making cold-chain management a key determinant of market reach and losses. The crop’s trade risk profile is heavily shaped by phytosanitary pressure from tephritid fruit flies (notably Zeugodacus cucurbitae), for which Luffa is a recognized host commodity in regulatory host lists. Disease pressure (e.g., Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus and downy mildew) is also documented as an important production constraint in Asia, influencing yield stability and pesticide-use intensity.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaNative range; primary center of origin and major cultivation base in Asia.
- BangladeshNative-range country; cultivated and present in regional production systems.
- PakistanNative-range country; cultivated and present in regional production systems.
- Sri LankaNative-range country; cultivated and present in regional production systems.
- ChinaIntroduced range includes parts of China; cultivated as a specialty vegetable ("angled luffa").
- ThailandIntroduced range includes Thailand; cultivated in Asia with documented breeding/export quality considerations.
- VietnamIntroduced range includes Vietnam; cultivated as a cucurbit vegetable.
Supply Calendar
- Indian subcontinent (seasonal open-field planting windows):Apr, May, Aug, SepIndicative peak availability inferred from commonly cited sowing windows (Feb–Mar; Jun–Jul) plus first tender harvest roughly 40–70 days from sowing; actual timing varies by cultivar and agro-ecology.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Immature fruit typically harvested dark green with prominent longitudinal ridges; edible pulp commonly described as white after peeling.
- Over-mature fruit becomes dry and fibrous, forming a spongy internal fiber network (loofah) rather than a tender vegetable.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest at immature/tender stage -> sorting/grading for tenderness and appearance -> packing -> high-RH holding -> temperature-managed distribution to wholesale/retail.
Demand Drivers
- Staple culinary vegetable use in South and Southeast Asian cuisines (typically cooked or fried).
- Secondary non-food use when fruit is allowed to mature and dry into fibrous loofah material.
Temperature
- Chilling sensitive: postharvest holding below ~10–12.5°C can induce pitting/discoloration and increase decay risk, especially after transfer to warmer marketing temperatures.
- High relative humidity (about 90–95%) is used in storage studies to limit dehydration.
Shelf Life
- Short storage window typical for immature fruit vegetables; experimental storage studies indicate up to ~2 weeks is feasible when kept at ~10–12.5°C with high RH, while avoiding chilling injury.
Risks
Phytosanitary Pests HighTephritid fruit flies are a deal-breaker risk for any fresh ridge gourd trade: Zeugodacus cucurbitae is widely distributed in Asia-Pacific and parts of Africa, and regulatory host lists explicitly include Luffa (including Luffa acutangula) as a host commodity. Detection or interception can trigger shipment rejection, treatment requirements, or quarantine restrictions that abruptly disrupt market access.Align production and export programs with importing-country fruit-fly protocols (monitoring/trapping, sanitation, and documented controls); prioritize compliant supply from managed areas and implement packinghouse inspection and traceability.
Cold Chain and Chilling Injury MediumAngled luffa (ridge gourd) is chilling sensitive; holding temperatures below ~10–12.5°C increases physiological injury and decay, while higher temperatures accelerate development/quality loss. This tight handling window limits long-distance ocean freight options and increases shrink when distribution is delayed.Use temperature set-points that avoid chilling (around 10–12.5°C in published studies) with high RH, minimize dwell times, and validate temperature performance end-to-end (origin, transit, and receiving).
Plant Disease MediumTomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) and downy mildew are documented biotic constraints to loofah production across Asia, creating yield volatility and quality risk that can tighten supply and increase control costs.Adopt integrated disease management (resistant lines where available, vector management for ToLCNDV, and fungicide resistance stewardship for downy mildew).
Sustainability
- Food loss and waste risk driven by chilling sensitivity and rapid quality degradation when temperature management is poor.
- Potentially elevated pesticide-use intensity where fruit fly and viral/disease pressure is high, increasing residue-compliance risk for traded fresh produce.
FAQ
What species is “fresh ridge gourd” in global trade terms?Fresh ridge gourd commonly refers to angled luffa, botanically identified as Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.
What storage temperatures are most critical for maintaining fresh ridge gourd quality?Published postharvest work on angled luffa indicates it is chilling sensitive and should not be held below about 10–12.5°C for extended storage; studies used high relative humidity (around 90–95%) and reported chilling symptoms and decay risks when temperatures were too low.
How quickly can ridge gourd reach first tender harvest after sowing?FAO’s EcoCrop datasheet for Luffa acutangula notes that first immature, tender fruits may be harvested roughly 40–70 days from sowing or planting.
Sources
Fresh Ridge Gourd Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
Mexico
United States
United Arab Emirates
China
Bahrain
Indonesia
Malaysia
Pakistan
Thailand
Bangladesh
Germany
All country market pages: India, Mexico, United States, United Arab Emirates, China, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Germany, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Philippines, Netherlands, France, Egypt, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Spain, Kenya, Austria, Nigeria, Belgium, Ethiopia, Poland, Turkiye, Singapore, Uganda, Honduras, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Costa Rica, South Africa, Denmark, Morocco, Myanmar [Burma], Sweden, Senegal, Switzerland, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Czechia, Israel, Japan, Greece, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Andorra, Jordan, Guatemala, Norway, Luxembourg, Nicaragua, Romania, Finland, Australia, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Qatar, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Macao, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Bahamas, Armenia, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Maldives, Lithuania, Macedonia, New Zealand, Oman, Brunei, Colombia, Albania, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Bhutan, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Lesotho, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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