Fresh Strawberry Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Albion Strawberry, Fresh Aromas Strawberry, Fresh Camarosa Strawberry, Fresh Chandler Strawberry, +6
Derived Products
Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Juice, Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Strawberry Powder, +5
HS Code
081010
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Strawberry market coverage spans 145 countries.
- 2,417 exporter companies and 2,293 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 14,518 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 8 premium suppliers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- 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 Strawberry
Analyze 14,518 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Strawberry.
Fresh Strawberry Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Strawberry to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Strawberry: France (+163.7%), Colombia (+61.8%), United States (+38.9%).
Fresh Strawberry Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Fresh Strawberry country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Strawberry transaction unit prices: France (33.00 USD / kg), Costa Rica (7.50 USD / kg), United States (5.76 USD / kg), Colombia (4.66 USD / kg), Mexico (1.73 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +38.9% | 1,953 | 2.46 USD / kg (2,034,193.893 kg) | 2.69 USD / kg (25,498.31 kg) | 8.78 USD / kg (480,591.438 kg) | 6.02 USD / kg (11,844 kg) | 5.62 USD / kg (14,709 kg) | 5.76 USD / kg (15,450 kg) | ||||||
| India | -1.4% | 134 | 1.64 USD / kg (16,843.2 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (1,356.4 kg) | 2.24 USD / kg (600 kg) | 2.02 USD / kg (6,905.575 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (712 kg) | 1.30 USD / kg (487 kg) | ||||||
| France | +163.7% | 88 | 1.30 USD / kg (47 kg) | 27.52 USD / kg (1,671 kg) | 12.36 USD / kg (4,084 kg) | 20.64 USD / kg (4,146 kg) | 18.45 USD / kg (2,007.2 kg) | 33.00 USD / kg (945 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | +61.8% | 99 | 2.10 USD / kg (37,463.68 kg) | 4.38 USD / kg (53,777.1 kg) | 3.02 USD / kg (117,063.49 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (35,345 kg) | 3.35 USD / kg (13,707 kg) | 4.66 USD / kg (26,038 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -13.7% | 5,717 | 3.25 USD / kg (9,538,783.315 kg) | 5.16 USD / kg (38,186,392.711 kg) | 4.60 USD / kg (59,107,482.953 kg) | 2.36 USD / kg (62,485,066.84 kg) | 3.56 USD / kg (49,921,595.406 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (37,097,499.45 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -3.4% | 624 | 8.10 USD / kg (27,778.03 kg) | 7.74 USD / kg (23,120.95 kg) | 7.50 USD / kg (38,479.34 kg) | 7.42 USD / kg (79,783.21 kg) | 7.50 USD / kg (69,676.78 kg) | 7.50 USD / kg (32,225.32 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -19.2% | 1,722 | 4.93 USD / kg (4,699.3 kg) | 3.51 USD / kg (4,925.1 kg) | 4.48 USD / kg (2,609.506 kg) | 5.02 USD / kg (1,589.566 kg) | 5.65 USD / kg (1,183.276 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | +12.4% | 1,410 | 4.55 USD / kg (245,805.12 kg) | 4.06 USD / kg (171,622.86 kg) | 3.77 USD / kg (127,857.67 kg) | 3.97 USD / kg (121,394.95 kg) | 4.92 USD / kg (93,290.63 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Egypt | -4.4% | 750 | 1.43 USD / kg (15,540 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (211,591.5 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (499,837 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (375,157.5 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (584,991 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | -16.2% | 485 | 3.61 USD / kg (196,350.59 kg) | 3.41 USD / kg (338,897.81 kg) | 3.58 USD / kg (159,287.741 kg) | 2.97 USD / kg (59,596 kg) | 1.79 USD / kg (115,590 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Strawberry Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,710 companies
2,417 exporters and 2,293 importers are mapped for Fresh Strawberry.
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Fresh Strawberry Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Fresh Strawberry Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Egypt
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Heflo Export & Trading
Egypt
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Egypt
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Ecuador
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Iran
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Spain
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Magrabi Agriculture
Egypt
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Kyrgyzstan
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Fresh Strawberry Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Fresh Strawberry Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Latvia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetail
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Fresh Strawberry Global Exporter Coverage
2,417 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Strawberry supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Strawberry (HS Code 081010) in 2024
For Fresh Strawberry in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 199,599,411 kg | 846,387,662 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 250,313,554.79 kg | 811,850,549.37 USD |
| 3 | United States | 183,397,662 kg | 686,109,714 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 60,096,214 kg | 381,090,124.499 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 34,775,381.49 kg | 211,389,759.406 USD |
| 6 | Greece | 80,078,650 kg | 182,603,184.921 USD |
| 7 | Egypt | 30,017,251.997 kg | 140,332,033.88 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 4,556,902.789 kg | 67,526,620 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 10,485,220 kg | 50,756,379.102 USD |
| 10 | South Africa | 7,982,291.564 kg | 37,317,580.246 USD |
Fresh Strawberry Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Strawberry Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
2,293 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Strawberry demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Strawberry Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Nigeria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ivory Coast)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Djibouti)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,293 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Strawberry.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Strawberry (HS Code 081010) in 2024
For Fresh Strawberry in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 265,538,479 kg | 1,196,234,322 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 121,302,659.412 kg | 461,829,524.049 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 64,483,380 kg | 375,010,762.845 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 43,621,034 kg | 153,223,439.372 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 30,506,382 kg | 138,150,860.679 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 45,859,200 kg | 122,486,913 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 23,331,753.495 kg | 120,582,935.522 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 27,426,693 kg | 88,470,928.893 USD |
| 9 | Switzerland | 13,290,996 kg | 75,600,208.502 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 23,875,036 kg | 71,400,329 USD |
Fresh Strawberry Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Strawberry
Fresh Strawberry Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Strawberry wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Strawberry wholesale unit prices: Spain (5.77 USD / kg), Poland (4.95 USD / kg), United States (4.00 USD / kg), Mexico (3.51 USD / kg), Turkiye (2.35 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8.80 USD / kg | 10.73 USD / kg | 7.70 USD / kg | 6.48 USD / kg | 6.59 USD / kg | 4.00 USD / kg | ||||||
| Mexico | 4.31 USD / kg | 4.45 USD / kg | 4.41 USD / kg | 3.98 USD / kg | 3.77 USD / kg | 3.51 USD / kg | ||||||
| Spain | 10.55 USD / kg | 10.82 USD / kg | 10.63 USD / kg | 7.35 USD / kg | 7.08 USD / kg | 5.77 USD / kg | ||||||
| Poland | 6.34 USD / kg | 6.59 USD / kg | 6.66 USD / kg | 7.79 USD / kg | 6.65 USD / kg | 4.95 USD / kg | ||||||
| Turkiye | 3.23 USD / kg | 3.49 USD / kg | 2.79 USD / kg | 3.23 USD / kg | 3.00 USD / kg | 2.35 USD / kg |
Fresh Strawberry Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Strawberry 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 | 6.34 USD / kg | 0.55 USD / kg | 18.46 USD / kg | -0.5% |
| 2 | Mexico | 4.03 USD / kg | 1.02 USD / kg | 9.28 USD / kg | +11.7% |
| 3 | Spain | 7.33 USD / kg | 2.12 USD / kg | 17.33 USD / kg | +12.7% |
| 4 | Poland | 5.52 USD / kg | 1.69 USD / kg | 12.00 USD / kg | +9.4% |
| 5 | Turkiye | 2.62 USD / kg | 0.46 USD / kg | 5.66 USD / kg | +3.4% |
Latest Fresh Strawberry Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Strawberry
Fresh Strawberry Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Strawberry farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Strawberry farmgate unit prices: Ecuador (1.93 USD / kg).
Fresh Strawberry Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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Latest Fresh Strawberry Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ********** ****** * *** * | 1.89 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ********** ******* * *** * | 1.83 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ********** *** ******** * *** * | 1.75 USD / kg | |
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| 2026-04-01 | Fre** ********** ******* * *** * | 1.61 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupBerry fruit (soft fruit)
Scientific NameFragaria × ananassa
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Prefer mild temperatures; heat stress can reduce fruit quality and increase softening
- Requires reliable irrigation and good drainage; high moisture and humidity elevate fungal disease risk
- Often produced in open field with plasticulture and/or in protected systems (tunnels/greenhouses) depending on region
Main VarietiesShort-day (June-bearing) cultivars, Day-neutral cultivars, Protected-culture/everbearing programs (marketed by cultivar name)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh retail (punnets/clamshells)
- Fresh foodservice (garnish and ingredient use)
- Processing into jams/purees and frozen products (outside the scope of 'fresh' form)
Grading Factors
- Absence of visible mold/decay and leakage
- Firmness and freedom from bruising
- Uniform color appropriate to market standard
- Size/pack count uniformity
- Calyx freshness and overall appearance
Planting to HarvestTypically harvested within the first growing season after transplanting in intensive systems; timing varies by cultivar, latitude, and protected vs. open-field production.
Market
Fresh strawberries are a highly perishable berry traded mostly on regional corridors because quality and shrink are extremely sensitive to time and cold-chain integrity. Global production is broad-based, with China, the United States, Mexico, Turkey, and Egypt commonly cited among major producers in FAOSTAT reporting, while export-oriented supply is especially visible from Spain (EU market), Mexico (North America), and Northwest European trading hubs. Import demand is concentrated in large high-income consumer markets (notably the United States and major EU economies) and is strongly seasonal, with counter-seasonal or protected-culture supply filling shoulder periods. Market dynamics are shaped by short shelf life, strict buyer specs (appearance/firmness), and regulatory exposure to pesticide-residue compliance and phytosanitary controls.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)seasonally volatile with growth concentrated in protected cultivation and premium retail programs in some markets
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaCommonly reported as the largest producer in FAOSTAT time series (verify latest year in FAOSTAT).
- United StatesMajor producer with large fresh market and significant regional trade flows.
- MexicoMajor producer with strong export orientation to North America in winter/spring windows.
- TurkiyeLarge producer supplying domestic and regional markets.
- EgyptSignificant producer with seasonal export programs (notably to nearby markets).
- SpainImportant producer for the EU market; central to intra-European seasonal supply.
Major Exporting Countries
- SpainKey supplier into EU fresh strawberry trade, particularly during winter-to-spring supply windows.
- MexicoMajor exporter into the United States and Canada, aligned with North American off-season demand.
- NetherlandsEU trade hub with significant intra-EU shipments and re-exports (verify by ITC Trade Map/UN Comtrade).
- BelgiumActive intra-EU supplier/trader; often appears in EU strawberry trade flows.
- MoroccoSeasonal supplier to Europe during winter/spring windows.
- United StatesExports are typically regional and time-sensitive; shipment patterns vary by season.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesOne of the largest import markets for fresh strawberries, with strong seasonal import demand.
- GermanyLarge EU consumer market with substantial seasonal imports.
- FranceLarge EU consumer market with seasonal imports and intra-EU sourcing.
- United KingdomHigh seasonal import dependence outside domestic season.
- CanadaImports are heavily seasonal and closely linked to U.S. and Mexico supply.
- NetherlandsFunctions as both importer and redistribution hub within Europe.
Supply Calendar
- Spain (Huelva and other regions):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MayWinter-to-spring EU supply window; protected culture and mild climate support early season.
- Mexico:Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprOff-season supply into North America; timing varies by producing region and production system.
- United States (California):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SepMajor spring-to-fall supply window for North America; complements winter imports.
- United States (Florida):Dec, Jan, Feb, MarWinter/early-spring domestic window within the U.S. market.
- Morocco:Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprSeasonal exports into Europe; timing overlaps with Iberian supply.
- Netherlands/Belgium (greenhouse production):Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctProtected cultivation extends availability and supports shoulder seasons in Europe.
- Chile:Nov, Dec, Jan, FebCounter-seasonal Southern Hemisphere window; long-distance trade is more time-sensitive and may be limited by logistics.
Specification
Major VarietiesFragaria × ananassa (cultivated strawberry; cultivar-dependent), Albion, Camarosa, Festival, Elsanta, San Andreas
Physical Attributes
- Uniform, bright red color appropriate to cultivar and market standard
- Firmness sufficient to withstand handling; minimal bruising and leakage
- Sound calyx (cap) and fresh appearance; free from mold/visible decay
Compositional Metrics
- Soluble solids (°Brix) commonly used as a sweetness indicator in buyer specifications
- Firmness and defect tolerances are often used as acceptance criteria at receiving
Grades
- UNECE marketing standard classes for strawberries (e.g., 'Extra', 'Class I', 'Class II') are commonly referenced in international trade
Packaging
- Retail punnets/clamshells (often 250–500 g) packed into corrugated cartons for refrigerated distribution
- Shallow trays to reduce compression damage; ventilation features to support rapid cooling
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (hand-picking) -> rapid field heat removal -> packing (retail units or trays) -> forced-air cooling -> refrigerated transport -> distribution/retail with strict temperature control
Demand Drivers
- Fresh consumption demand with strong seasonal peaks
- Use in bakery, desserts, and foodservice menus (fresh garnish and ingredient use)
- Premiumization via branded programs, cultivar selection, and protected-culture consistency
Temperature
- Near-0°C refrigerated handling and rapid pre-cooling are critical to slow decay and preserve firmness
- Temperature abuse accelerates softening, juice leakage, and mold development
Atmosphere Control
- Modified-atmosphere packaging and high-humidity cold storage are used in some supply chains to reduce dehydration and slow spoilage
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is short even under refrigeration (typically several days to around one week depending on cultivar, maturity, and cold-chain continuity)
Risks
Cold Chain And Perishability HighFresh strawberries have a very short shelf life and are highly sensitive to temperature abuse; any disruption in pre-cooling, refrigerated transport, or retail temperature control can rapidly convert product into waste and disrupt trade programs within days.Contract for rapid pre-cooling capacity, enforce continuous temperature monitoring, and prioritize shorter, regional corridors with contingency routing for reefer capacity.
Plant Health And Disease MediumFungal diseases such as gray mold (Botrytis) can drive rapid post-harvest decay, especially when weather is humid or when fruit is harvested over-mature.Tight field sanitation, harvest timing discipline, and integrated pest management aligned with destination residue requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide-residue non-compliance (MRL exceedances) can lead to border rejections, intensified testing, and reputational risk for exporters and retailers.Residue-monitoring plans, pre-export testing, and strict supplier chemical-use protocols aligned with Codex and destination-market MRLs.
Food Safety MediumFresh berries can be implicated in foodborne illness incidents when hygiene controls fail (e.g., contaminated irrigation or wash water, poor worker hygiene), triggering recalls and heightened controls.Adopt GAP/GHP, validated water quality management, and robust traceability through packing and distribution.
Climate MediumHeatwaves, unseasonal rain, and water constraints can reduce yields and increase disease pressure, creating short-notice supply gaps and quality volatility during peak demand periods.Diversify origin calendar across climates and production systems (field vs. protected), and monitor weather-linked disease risk forecasts.
Sustainability
- High food-loss risk due to perishability, making upstream shrink and downstream waste a material sustainability concern
- Pesticide-use scrutiny and residue-compliance pressure (Codex/national MRL frameworks) can affect market access
- Plastic use (mulch films and retail clamshell packaging) drives waste and circularity pressure in major retail markets
- Carbon footprint sensitivity for any long-distance, time-critical shipments (including air freight where used)
Labor & Social
- Labor-intensive harvesting and packing with reliance on seasonal and migrant labor in major producing regions
- Worker welfare risks (housing, health and safety, recruitment practices) are recurring due-diligence topics in berry supply chains
FAQ
Why is most fresh strawberry trade regional rather than long-distance?Because fresh strawberries are extremely perishable and lose quality quickly if the cold chain breaks, most trade prioritizes short transit times and regional corridors. This is reflected in the record’s emphasis on rapid pre-cooling, near-0°C handling, and the high-severity cold-chain risk.
Which countries are key exporters in global fresh strawberry trade?This record highlights Spain and Mexico as major export-oriented origins, with additional seasonal and intra-regional trade activity involving the Netherlands, Belgium, and Morocco. Exact rankings and shares should be verified in ITC Trade Map or UN Comtrade for the latest year.
What are the main compliance risks buyers monitor for fresh strawberries?Two recurring compliance risks are pesticide-residue limits (MRLs) and food-safety hygiene controls. The record flags MRL exceedances as a market-access risk and notes that hygiene failures can trigger recalls and heightened inspections.
Sources
Fresh Strawberry Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Egypt, Italy, Hong Kong, South Korea, Morocco, Russia, Bulgaria, Austria, Brazil, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Romania, Malaysia, Qatar, Vietnam, Ukraine, Serbia, Argentina, Bahrain, Switzerland, Jordan, Norway, Armenia, Czechia, Thailand, Albania, Kuwait, Ethiopia, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Tunisia, Chile, Finland, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Latvia, Peru, Slovenia, Ecuador, Hungary, Croatia, Nicaragua, Oman, Georgia, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Estonia, Pakistan, Andorra, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Bhutan, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Falkland Islands, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Honduras, Haiti, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Cambodia, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Montenegro, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Seychelles, Senegal, Somalia, El Salvador, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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