Fresh Rutabaga Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Rutabaga Puree, Dried Rutabaga
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Rutabaga market coverage spans 13 countries.
- 11 exporter companies and 10 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 15 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Rutabaga
Analyze 15 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Rutabaga.
Fresh Rutabaga Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Rutabaga to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Rutabaga: Uzbekistan (-54.7%), Vietnam (0.0%).
Fresh Rutabaga Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Rutabaga country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Rutabaga transaction unit prices: Vietnam (0.40 USD / kg), Uzbekistan (0.25 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | -54.7% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.25 USD / kg (14,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.40 USD / kg (25 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 7 | 0.24 USD / kg (46,676.35 kg) | 0.24 USD / kg (42,127.648 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 2 | 2.64 USD / kg (-) | 1.67 USD / kg (239.49 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Rutabaga Global Supply Chain Coverage
21 companies
11 exporters and 10 importers are mapped for Fresh Rutabaga.
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Fresh Rutabaga Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
11 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Rutabaga. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Rutabaga Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 11 total exporter companies in the Fresh Rutabaga supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Fresh Rutabaga
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Fresh Rutabaga, Fresh Chard, Maize Grain +1
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Teff, Maize Grain, Fresh Rutabaga
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan, Ukraine
Supplying Products: Bottle Gourd Seed, Garden Cress Seed, Fresh Lettuce +5
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Teff, Maize Grain, Fresh Chicory +1
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Maize Grain, Rice husk, Fresh Chicory +5
Fresh Rutabaga Global Exporter Coverage
11 companies
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Fresh Rutabaga Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
10 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Rutabaga demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Rutabaga Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-25
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Angola, Malawi, Uganda, Chile, Lesotho, Botswana, Andorra, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Global Importer Coverage
10 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Rutabaga.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Rutabaga
Fresh Rutabaga Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Rutabaga wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Rutabaga wholesale unit prices: France (2.04 USD / kg), Canada (1.64 USD / kg), United States (1.56 USD / kg), Poland (0.95 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1.45 USD / kg | 1.49 USD / kg | 1.62 USD / kg | 1.60 USD / kg | 1.59 USD / kg | 1.64 USD / kg | ||||||
| United States | 1.63 USD / kg | 1.64 USD / kg | 1.61 USD / kg | 1.58 USD / kg | 1.51 USD / kg | 1.56 USD / kg | ||||||
| Poland | 0.93 USD / kg | 0.93 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | - | 0.96 USD / kg | 0.95 USD / kg | ||||||
| France | 2.00 USD / kg | 2.01 USD / kg | 1.94 USD / kg | 1.96 USD / kg | 2.22 USD / kg | 2.04 USD / kg | ||||||
| Australia | 3.23 USD / kg | - | - | - | 2.74 USD / kg | - |
Fresh Rutabaga Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Rutabaga wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 1.57 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | 2.38 USD / kg | +4.1% |
| 2 | United States | 1.58 USD / kg | 1.06 USD / kg | 2.78 USD / kg | -14.3% |
| 3 | Poland | 0.94 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | +7.3% |
| 4 | France | 2.06 USD / kg | 1.72 USD / kg | 3.11 USD / kg | +10.7% |
| 5 | Australia | 2.99 USD / kg | 2.68 USD / kg | 3.32 USD / kg | +51.7% |
Latest Fresh Rutabaga Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Rut*********** * ******* ******* ****** ** **** ******** ** ** ****** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 34.41 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Rut*********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ** ** **** ***** ******* *** ******* ******** ****** | 32.53 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | NAB* ******** ******** * ******* ******* * ***** | 26.87 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Rut****** ********* ************ * ******* ****************** | 38.19 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Rut*********** * ******* ******* ****** ** **** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 30.00 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupBrassica root vegetable (cool-season root crop)
Scientific NameBrassica napus var. napobrassica
PerishabilityMedium (fresh produce, but capable of long-duration storage under cold, very moist conditions)
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season crop; vigorous root growth during lower temperatures
- Cold hardy; can tolerate frost but should not freeze
- Prefers moderately deep, fertile, slightly acidic soils
- Performs poorly in heavy, wet, or poorly drained soils
Main VarietiesImproved Laurentian, American Purple Top, Calder, Sensation
Consumption Forms
- Cooked root vegetable (e.g., boiled/mashed/roasted; soups and stews)
- Edible leaves cooked as greens (where used)
- Animal feed/forage use in some production systems
Grading Factors
- Firmness
- Freedom from soft rot and other rots
- Freedom from damage (cuts, freezing injury, discoloration, growth cracks, pithiness/woodiness/watercore, disease, insects/rodents, mechanical damage)
- Minimum size/diameter requirements where grade standards apply
Planting to HarvestApproximately 60–80 days for some fresh-market varieties in vegetable guidance, but can extend to ~150–180 days depending on climate and intended use (e.g., forage timing) — varies by region and production system.
Market
Fresh rutabaga (swede) is a cool-season Brassica root vegetable produced mainly in Canada, Great Britain, and parts of northern Europe, with additional regional production in cooler temperate zones. Its ability to store for months under cold, high-humidity conditions supports steady off-season availability and a market pattern oriented toward winter root-vegetable demand. In some producing regions it is also cultivated for livestock feed/forage use, which can shape local production decisions and quality specifications. Product movement in trade is typically regional, with commercial requirements focused on firmness, freedom from rot/defects, and storage performance.
Major Producing Countries
- CanadaReported as an extensive cultivation region; production also discussed as relatively small and concentrated in specific provinces in Canadian seasonal guidance.
- United KingdomReported as an extensive cultivation region (often referred to as 'swede' in UK context).
Supply Calendar
- Temperate Northern Hemisphere (storage crop):Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndicative main-crop harvest window for many temperate areas; availability can extend well beyond harvest through long-duration cold, high-humidity storage.
- Pacific Northwest (USA) overwinter field production:MarExample of overwintering/late harvest timing reported for July plantings in a mild-winter coastal climate; timing is region-specific.
Specification
Major VarietiesImproved Laurentian, American Purple Top, Magres, Marian, Calder, Sensation
Physical Attributes
- Firm, enlarged storage root with a distinct neck and leaf-base scars (distinguishing it from many turnips)
- Skin commonly shows green/purple/bronze tones with yellowish flesh described in agronomy references
- A cool-season crop that is cold hardy and stores well over winter under appropriate conditions
Grades
- USDA AMS U.S. No. 1 (Turnips or Rutabagas)
- USDA AMS U.S. No. 2 (Turnips or Rutabagas)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → trimming/topping → sorting for firmness and defect-free roots → packing → cold, very moist storage → regional distribution
Demand Drivers
- Winter-season retail and household cooking demand supported by long storage life under proper conditions
- Use as livestock feed/forage in some producing regions
Temperature
- Cold and very moist storage conditions are recommended for long storage (about 32–40°F / 0–4°C, ~90–95% relative humidity)
- Can tolerate frost but should not be allowed to freeze during field holding or storage
Shelf Life
- Can last up to about 6 months under proper cold, very moist storage conditions (root-cellar style management)
Risks
Plant Health HighClubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) is a globally distributed soilborne disease affecting brassica crops (including rutabaga) that causes root galling and can lead to drastic yield reductions or crop failures; long-lived resting spores make fields difficult to remediate once contaminated, creating a high-impact supply disruption risk for affected production zones.Use long rotations out of brassicas, prevent movement of contaminated soil/plant material, manage soil conditions (e.g., pH/liming where recommended), and select tolerant/resistant varieties where available.
Storage Quality MediumBecause rutabaga is commonly held in long-duration storage, deviations in temperature/humidity and handling can increase shrink (dehydration), freezing injury, and losses from rots/defects, directly reducing pack-out and marketable volume.Maintain cold, very moist storage targets, avoid freezing, and apply strict sorting against rot and mechanical damage consistent with commercial grade standards.
Sustainability
- Soilborne disease persistence in brassica systems can drive longer crop rotations and strict sanitation/soil-movement controls to prevent spread
FAQ
What commercial grade standards are commonly referenced for rutabagas in the U.S. market?USDA Agricultural Marketing Service grade standards for “Turnip or Rutabagas” define grades such as U.S. No. 1 and U.S. No. 2, emphasizing firmness, trimming, cleanliness, and freedom from rot and other damage/defects.
How should fresh rutabagas be stored to maximize shelf life for trade and distribution?Oregon State University Extension (citing root-cellar storage guidance) recommends cold, very moist storage conditions—about 32–40°F (0–4°C) and roughly 90–95% relative humidity—and notes rutabagas can last up to about 6 months when properly stored; they can tolerate frost but should not be allowed to freeze.
What is the most disruptive plant-health risk for rutabaga supply in brassica production systems?Clubroot, caused by the soilborne pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae, is widely reported to occur worldwide on brassicas (including rutabaga) and can cause severe yield losses; UC IPM and Cornell vegetable disease guidance highlight its root-galling symptoms and long persistence in soil, making prevention and rotation-based management critical.
Sources
Fresh Rutabaga Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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