Derived Products
Cumberland Sausage
Raw Materials
Fresh Sage
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Sage market coverage spans 36 countries.
- 215 exporter companies and 217 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 898 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Sage
Analyze 898 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Sage.
Dried Sage Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Sage to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Sage: Philippines (+71.6%), Netherlands (-67.9%), Singapore (-49.2%).
Dried Sage Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Dried Sage country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Sage transaction unit prices: India (26.61 USD / kg), Peru (24.25 USD / kg), Italy (15.86 USD / kg), Kenya (9.97 USD / kg), Germany (8.02 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkiye | +2.7% | 43 | 4.76 USD / kg (2,520 kg) | 4.67 USD / kg (74,050 kg) | 4.73 USD / kg (78,137 kg) | 4.78 USD / kg (48,980 kg) | 3.20 USD / kg (6,000 kg) | 4.20 USD / kg (127,288.57 kg) | ||||||
| India | -11.4% | 16 | 30.51 USD / kg (770 kg) | - (-) | 31.65 USD / kg (65 kg) | 8.28 USD / kg (564.15 kg) | 3.75 USD / kg (10 kg) | 26.61 USD / kg (685 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -32.4% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 13.35 USD / kg (151 kg) | - (-) | 8.02 USD / kg (19,200 kg) | 8.02 USD / kg (17,900 kg) | ||||||
| Kenya | -4.2% | 48 | 9.81 USD / kg (20 kg) | 9.93 USD / kg (18 kg) | 10.06 USD / kg (29 kg) | 9.95 USD / kg (32 kg) | 10.34 USD / kg (24 kg) | 9.97 USD / kg (41 kg) | ||||||
| Albania | +16.1% | 26 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.56 USD / kg (225,060 kg) | 3.13 USD / kg (134,480 kg) | 3.15 USD / kg (138,733.36 kg) | 4.02 USD / kg (72,516 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -47.4% | 19 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.67 USD / kg (170,093.42 kg) | 13.28 USD / kg (87,087.68 kg) | 8.17 USD / kg (77,820 kg) | 6.31 USD / kg (239,750 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +71.6% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +25.8% | 688 | 8.13 USD / kg (18,397.79 kg) | 6.76 USD / kg (28,956.53 kg) | 8.34 USD / kg (22,670.53 kg) | 8.01 USD / kg (21,035.86 kg) | 8.18 USD / kg (20,831.18 kg) | 7.78 USD / kg (16,934.25 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -19.2% | 10 | 27.75 USD / kg (504 kg) | 26.00 USD / kg (526.8 kg) | 6.29 USD / kg (60 kg) | 16.32 USD / kg (67.78 kg) | 26.04 USD / kg (589.56 kg) | 24.25 USD / kg (45.6 kg) | ||||||
| Egypt | +15.6% | 8 | 1.35 USD / kg (7,090 kg) | 2.08 USD / kg (25,732 kg) | 1.70 USD / kg (2,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.68 USD / kg (9,770 kg) |
Dried Sage Global Supply Chain Coverage
432 companies
215 exporters and 217 importers are mapped for Dried Sage.
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Dried Sage Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
215 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Sage. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Sage Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 215 total exporter companies in the Dried Sage supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Sage
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, South Korea, Ukraine, Turkiye
Supplying Products: Dried Sage, Dried Borage Flower, Dried Lavender +3
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ecuador, Ukraine
Supplying Products: Dried Sage, Dried Oregano
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Sage, Dried Oregano, Sesame Seed
Dried Sage Global Exporter Coverage
215 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Sage supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Dried Sage Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
217 importer companies are mapped for Dried Sage demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Sage Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
217 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Sage.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCulinary herb / dried culinary herb (spice trade)
Scientific NameSalvia officinalis L.
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Full sun
- Very well-drained soil (especially important for overwintering in perennial production)
Main VarietiesCommon sage (Salvia officinalis)
Consumption Forms
- Culinary seasoning (meat, poultry, stuffing/sausage-style applications)
- Herbal infusions/teas
- Processing into extracts or essential oil (botanical/industrial uses)
Grading Factors
- Moisture and water activity control (to prevent mould growth)
- Foreign matter and extraneous plant material control
- Leaf color and appearance (clean, uniform leaf)
- Aroma/volatile (essential oil) intensity and profile
- Microbiological safety expectations (e.g., pathogen absence per buyer specification)
Market
Dried sage is a globally traded culinary herb (dried leaves), supplied mainly from Mediterranean and Adriatic-origin production and collection systems and sold into food manufacturing, retail spices, and foodservice channels. Trade data can be difficult to isolate because sage is often reported within broader HS groupings for spices/herbs, so exporter/importer rankings are sometimes inferred from sector and market studies rather than a single dedicated global code. Albania is frequently cited as a major export-origin for common sage (Salvia officinalis) into large consuming markets, while other Mediterranean-region suppliers also serve international buyers. Food safety expectations for low-moisture foods (including dried culinary herbs) and consistent quality specifications (cleanliness, moisture control, aroma/volatile oil profile) are central to international trade.
Major Producing Countries
- AlbaniaFrequently cited major collection/export origin for common sage (Salvia officinalis) in international trade.
- CroatiaPart of the Adriatic native range for Salvia officinalis; associated with “Dalmatian” sage origin in trade for common sage leaf.
- GreeceMediterranean origin area; also associated with commercial “Greek/Turkish” sage species used in the dried herb/spice trade.
- TurkiyeMediterranean/Aegean regions supply commercial “Turkish sage” (often Salvia fruticosa / S. triloba in trade) alongside common sage supply chains.
- ItalyMediterranean origin area within the native range of Salvia officinalis.
- SpainMediterranean origin area within the native range of Salvia officinalis.
Major Exporting Countries
- AlbaniaFAO NWFP documentation and later market studies describe Albania as a key supplier/exporter of sage raw material; research citing U.S. import statistics indicates Albania can represent a large share of U.S.-bound Salvia officinalis supply in some years.
- TurkiyeSignificant exporter of dried culinary herbs and sage products (including Turkish sage species) via established herb/spice processing exporters.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge end-market for dried culinary herbs/spices; research on Albanian sage references substantial U.S. imports of Salvia officinalis in 2009.
- GermanyA major European hub for importing, processing, and re-exporting dried herbs; FAO NWFP documentation notes Germany as a key destination for Albanian raw plant exports including sage.
Supply Calendar
- Albania:Jun, Jul, Aug, SepNorthern Adriatic/Balkan supply commonly harvested in multiple summer cuttings (first cut early summer; second cut late summer reported in commercial ingredient sourcing notes).
Specification
Major VarietiesCommon sage (Salvia officinalis), ‘Berggarten’ (culinary sage cultivar, large leaf)
Physical Attributes
- Oblong, woolly gray-green leaves with strong aromatic character; leaf color and cleanliness are key buyer-visible quality cues in dried leaf lots.
Compositional Metrics
- Essential oil/volatile profile is a quality marker; key monoterpene constituents commonly referenced in profiling work include thujones, camphor, and 1,8-cineole (composition varies by origin and species).
Grades
- Whole leaf
- Rubbed / cut & sifted
- Ground (powder)
Packaging
- Non-porous food-contact bags/containers (often with liners) used to prevent moisture re-absorption and contamination during storage and export handling.
ProcessingOften used as a low-moisture ingredient without a downstream lethality step, increasing emphasis on supplier approval, hygienic handling, and (where needed) validated microbial reduction treatments.Foreign matter controls (e.g., sieving, magnets/metal detection) are commonly applied in dried herb processing lines.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest or wild collection -> drying (natural or mechanical) -> leaf stripping/rubbing -> cleaning/sieving and foreign matter removal -> optional microbial reduction treatment -> milling (if ground) -> moisture-protective packaging with liners -> export distribution -> blending/retail packing or food manufacturing use
Demand Drivers
- Culinary use as a seasoning in meat, poultry, and stuffing/sausage-style applications
- Use as a dried herb component in spice blends and processed foods
- Use in herbal infusions/teas and botanicals channels
Temperature
- Ambient storage is typical, but strict moisture and pest control is critical; lots showing pest damage or visible mould are commonly rejected due to contamination and mycotoxin concerns.
Atmosphere Control
- Some finished dried herb products are packed in gas-tight formats (e.g., vacuum or inert gas) to reduce quality loss and retard mould risk under humid exposure.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally long when kept dry and sealed; the main quality loss mechanism is aroma/volatile oil degradation, while moisture uptake raises mould and safety risk.
Risks
Food Safety HighDried herbs and spices can carry pathogens such as Salmonella and are often used as low-moisture ingredients without a lethality step, creating a deal-breaker risk of border rejections, recalls, and customer delistings if controls fail.Apply Codex low-moisture hygiene guidance: approved suppliers, risk-based testing (e.g., Salmonella), validated microbial reduction treatment when needed, and robust traceability/lot linkage.
Supply Concentration MediumSome importing markets can become reliant on a limited set of origin systems for common sage leaf (notably Adriatic/Balkan supply for Salvia officinalis), making availability and pricing sensitive to localized weather shocks, wildfire risk, or disruptions in wild-collection labor.Dual-source by species/origin (e.g., Salvia officinalis vs. commercial ‘Turkish sage’ supply), maintain qualified alternate suppliers, and specify equivalent quality parameters to enable substitution.
Quality Degradation MediumMoisture re-absorption during storage/shipping can drive mould growth, off-odors, and potential mycotoxin concern, while also accelerating loss of aromatic quality in dried sage.Use moisture-barrier packaging (liners, gas-tight where appropriate), control humidity in warehouses/containers, and implement incoming inspection for mould, pest damage, and odor/appearance defects.
Regulatory Compliance MediumShipments may face rejections due to contaminant limits (microbiological criteria), foreign matter, or chemical residue non-compliance where buyers apply strict specifications for dried culinary herbs.Align specifications to destination-market requirements, maintain supplier GAP/GMP documentation, and use verified labs for residues and microbiological testing tied to lots.
Sustainability
- Wild-harvest pressure and habitat loss risks in medicinal/aromatic plant supply systems (including sage) where collection intensity rises with export demand
Labor & Social
- Informal rural collection labor can be prevalent in wild-harvest supply chains; FAO NWFP documentation historically notes participation of rural women and children in plant gathering in Albania
FAQ
What is the biggest trade risk for dried sage?Food safety is the biggest risk: dried culinary herbs can carry pathogens like Salmonella and are often used without a kill step, so a single contaminated lot can trigger border holds, recalls, or customer delisting.
In what commercial forms is dried sage typically traded?Dried sage commonly trades as whole leaf, rubbed (cut) leaf, or ground powder, with buyers specifying cleanliness, moisture control, and aroma/volatile quality expectations.
Why does packaging matter so much for dried sage shipments?Because dried herbs can re-absorb moisture during storage and transport; moisture increases mould and safety risk and can reduce aroma quality, so non-porous packaging with liners and good humidity control is a common buyer expectation.
Sources
Dried Sage Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Netherlands, Turkiye, United States, Spain, Greece, Vietnam, China, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, India, Germany, Chile, Poland, South Korea, Philippines, Canada, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Egypt, South Africa, Singapore, Kenya, Hong Kong, Albania, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Colombia, Ireland, Liberia, Lesotho, Nepal, Peru, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Zambia
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