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Fresh Tamarind Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Fresh Organic Tamarind, Fresh Seedless Tamarind, Fresh Sour Tamarind, Fresh Sweet Tamarind, +1
Derived Products
Steak Sauce, Tamarind Extract, Tamarind Juice, Tamarind Paste, +3
Last Updated
2026-04-22
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Tamarind market coverage spans 85 countries.
  • 597 exporter companies and 697 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 3,554 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 Tamarind

Analyze 3,554 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Tamarind.

Fresh Tamarind Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Tamarind to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Tamarind: Nicaragua (+364.6%), Philippines (+194.4%), United Arab Emirates (+112.8%).

Fresh Tamarind Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Tamarind country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Tamarind transaction unit prices: Netherlands (8.59 USD / kg), United States (6.71 USD / kg), Spain (6.23 USD / kg), Poland (6.00 USD / kg), Turkiye (5.70 USD / kg), 7 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
India+16.5%2,5230.80 USD / kg (2,674,569.754 kg)0.94 USD / kg (1,270,537.001 kg)0.78 USD / kg (3,086,296.519 kg)0.93 USD / kg (2,208,583.381 kg)0.90 USD / kg (2,458,434.45 kg)0.87 USD / kg (1,386,159.999 kg)
Thailand-9.8%1432.05 USD / kg (73,107 kg)3.80 USD / kg (154,083 kg)- (-)3.77 USD / kg (564,260 kg)2.50 USD / kg (594,085.96 kg)2.18 USD / kg (562,618.96 kg)
Nicaragua+364.6%4- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Malaysia-2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Mexico-30.6%1120.48 USD / kg (22,689.8 kg)0.48 USD / kg (713 kg)0.48 USD / kg (411.47 kg)2.12 USD / kg (44,878.36 kg)3.80 USD / kg (100,223.759 kg)3.99 USD / kg (97,047.211 kg)
Uganda-390.30 USD / kg (11,200 kg)- (-)- (-)0.30 USD / kg (31,500 kg)- (-)- (-)
Sri Lanka-15.6%32- (-)2.95 USD / kg (97 kg)3.77 USD / kg (126 kg)4.80 USD / kg (77 kg)6.64 USD / kg (4 kg)3.19 USD / kg (430 kg)
Poland+14.3%313- (-)- (-)6.00 USD / kg (18 kg)6.00 USD / kg (1,932 kg)6.00 USD / kg (894 kg)6.00 USD / kg (2,572 kg)
Netherlands+105.1%245- (-)- (-)- (-)8.42 USD / kg (1,759 kg)7.14 USD / kg (4,420.5 kg)8.59 USD / kg (4,102.9 kg)
Spain+19.1%46- (-)- (-)- (-)8.22 USD / kg (567.5 kg)8.33 USD / kg (78 kg)6.23 USD / kg (11,835 kg)
Fresh Tamarind Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,294 companies
597 exporters and 697 importers are mapped for Fresh Tamarind.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Tamarind, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Tamarind Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

597 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Tamarind. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Tamarind Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 597 total exporter companies in the Fresh Tamarind supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-04-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalAir Transport
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Tamarind, Fresh Sweet Tamarind
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Tamarind, Fresh Longan, Fresh Sweet Tamarind +1
(Nicaragua)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Fresh Tamarind Global Exporter Coverage
597 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Tamarind supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Tamarind opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Fresh Tamarind Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

697 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Tamarind demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Tamarind Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 697 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Tamarind. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
697 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Tamarind.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Tamarind buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Tamarind

Fresh Tamarind Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Tamarind wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Tamarind wholesale unit prices: Brazil (3.44 USD / kg), Peru (2.72 USD / kg), Thailand (1.97 USD / kg), India (1.62 USD / kg), Nepal (1.23 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
India1.32 USD / kg1.50 USD / kg1.59 USD / kg1.62 USD / kg1.61 USD / kg1.62 USD / kg
Thailand2.34 USD / kg2.35 USD / kg2.31 USD / kg1.99 USD / kg1.98 USD / kg1.97 USD / kg
Nepal1.25 USD / kg1.19 USD / kg1.38 USD / kg1.33 USD / kg1.26 USD / kg1.23 USD / kg
Peru1.79 USD / kg2.00 USD / kg2.10 USD / kg2.54 USD / kg2.47 USD / kg2.72 USD / kg
Brazil3.66 USD / kg4.27 USD / kg4.23 USD / kg4.14 USD / kg4.47 USD / kg3.44 USD / kg

Fresh Tamarind Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Tamarind wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1India1.49 USD / kg0.08 USD / kg2.34 USD / kg+33.6%
2Thailand2.11 USD / kg0.94 USD / kg4.04 USD / kg+11.7%
3Nepal1.22 USD / kg1.15 USD / kg1.39 USD / kg+10.6%
4Peru2.28 USD / kg1.65 USD / kg2.95 USD / kg+34.8%
5Brazil4.22 USD / kg3.44 USD / kg5.45 USD / kg+2.9%

Latest Fresh Tamarind Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Tamarind wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Tam***** ************** ***** ***** * * ************ ***** **** ******** ****1.51 USD / kg
2026-04-01Tam***** ************** ***** ***** * * ************ ***** **** **************** ******* * ****1.46 USD / kg
2026-04-01Tam***** ********** **** ******** ******* * * ************ *********** ***** ****0.46 USD / kg
2026-04-01Tam***** ********** **** ******** *** * * ************ *********** ********** ****0.54 USD / kg
2026-04-01Tam***** ********* ************ * ******* *******************94.01 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupTropical fruit (tree pod fruit used as acidulant/flavor base)
Scientific NameTamarindus indica L.
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
  • Tropical to subtropical tree crop; commonly produced in warm climates
  • Commercial production includes orchard and agroforestry/NTFP-linked contexts in some regions
Main VarietiesSweet tamarind (fresh snacking type), Sour tamarind (culinary type)
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh pods/pulp used as a souring agent in cooking and beverages
  • Fresh sweet tamarind consumed as a snack in some origin programs
Grading Factors
  • Pod integrity (avoid cracked/crumbled pods)
  • Freedom from visible mold/insect damage and foreign matter
  • Uniformity of pod maturity and pulp condition for intended use (snacking vs culinary)

Market

Fresh tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a niche but globally traded tropical fruit pod used primarily as an acidulant/flavor base in sauces, curries, beverages, and confectionery supply chains. Global production is concentrated in tropical Asia, with India widely cited as the world’s largest producer, while Thailand is a notable origin for fresh “sweet tamarind” marketed for snacking. In customs practice, fresh tamarinds are typically classified within “other fresh fruit” groupings (e.g., UK/EU commodity code 08109020), which can limit product-specific visibility in aggregated global trade statistics. Quality and logistics performance in global trade is heavily influenced by pod integrity (cracks), humidity management, and plant-health (phytosanitary) compliance for fresh produce movement.
Major Producing Countries
  • IndiaWidely cited as the world’s largest producer; significant domestic market and value-chain governance themes for collectors/producers are documented.
  • ThailandNotable producer of “sweet tamarind” for fresh consumption; Thai agricultural extension materials document commercial sweet-tamarind varieties and seasonality.
  • MexicoNamed among major production areas in produce-industry guidance for tamarind.
  • BrazilNamed among major production areas in produce-industry guidance for tamarind.
Supply Calendar
  • Thailand (sweet tamarind):Dec, Jan, FebCool-season peak for sweet tamarind is commonly cited as late December through February.
  • India (selected western India references):Feb, MarRipening/market supply is documented in some regional references as peaking around February–March; timing varies by state and local microclimate.

Specification

Major VarietiesSweet tamarind (Thailand; Ma-kham Wan), Sour tamarind (culinary type), Prakai Thong (sweet tamarind; Thailand), Sri Chomphu (sweet tamarind; Thailand), Si Thong (sweet tamarind; Thailand)
Physical Attributes
  • Pod fruit with compressed seeds surrounded by brown acidic pulp (mature form)
  • Pods should be intact; cracked or crumbled pods are commonly treated as a quality defect in trade handling
Grades
  • No U.S. grade standards for tamarind; buyer/market specifications and inspection instructions are used in practice
Packaging
  • Bulk cartons for international and wholesale handling are commonly referenced in produce trade guidance

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (mature pods) -> sorting (remove damaged/cracked pods) -> packing (bulk cartons) -> humidity-managed storage -> distribution to retail/foodservice or further processing into pulp/paste (outside fresh form)
Demand Drivers
  • Use as a core souring/flavor ingredient in South and Southeast Asian cuisines and related global diaspora demand
  • Use in beverages and confectionery flavor systems where tamarind pulp is a key input (fresh or processed forms)
Temperature
  • Short-term storage guidance commonly cites 7–10°C with high relative humidity to reduce cracking and moisture loss
Shelf Life
  • Commonly cited shelf life is about 21–28 days under recommended cool, high-humidity storage conditions

Risks

Supply Volatility HighFresh tamarind supply can be disrupted by localized yield drops, labor shortages, and tree-stock reduction in major producing regions. Because India is widely cited as the world’s largest producer, material disruptions there can tighten availability and amplify price volatility for both fresh pods and downstream pulp supply chains.Diversify origin programs (e.g., South Asia + Southeast Asia + Latin America where feasible), maintain buffer inventory for industrial users (including shelf-stable pulp/paste alternatives), and use pre-agreed quality specs to reduce rejection-driven spot shortages.
Quality Loss MediumPods are prone to cracking/crumbing and quality loss when humidity is too low or handling is rough, increasing shrink and claim risk during long-distance distribution.Specify minimum pod integrity and defect tolerances, maintain high-humidity cold storage, and use protective bulk packaging to minimize abrasion.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFresh tamarinds move under “fresh fruit/plant product” regulatory regimes in many markets; phytosanitary and official plant-health controls can cause holds, additional treatments, or rejections if documentation and pest-risk controls are not aligned.Confirm importing-country plant-health requirements pre-shipment, standardize phytosanitary documentation with exporters, and implement pre-export inspection/cleaning protocols.
Sustainability
  • Tree resource management and local land-use pressures (e.g., reported cutting/removal of tamarind trees in some producing areas) can reduce medium-term availability
  • Governance of non-timber forest product (NTFP) and agroforestry-linked supply chains where tamarind is collected/aggregated alongside other rural livelihoods
Labor & Social
  • Smallholder/collector livelihoods and value-capture risks (primary producers/collectors may receive low prices relative to downstream margins)
  • Seasonal labor availability constraints can materially reduce harvest and marketable supply in key producing regions

FAQ

Are there U.S. grade standards for fresh tamarind?No. USDA AMS notes there are no U.S. grade standards for tamarind; instead, AMS provides inspection instructions to support consistent identification and certificate writing.
What storage conditions are commonly recommended for fresh tamarind pods in trade handling?Produce-trade guidance commonly recommends cool storage around 7–10°C with high relative humidity (about 85–95%) to reduce cracking and moisture loss, with an often-cited shelf life of roughly 21–28 days under those conditions.
When is sweet tamarind typically harvested in Thailand?Thai agricultural extension materials commonly cite a peak availability window from late December to February for sweet tamarind.
How are fresh versus dried tamarinds commonly classified in customs systems?Fresh tamarinds are commonly grouped under “other fresh fruit” national breakouts (for example, the UK commodity code 08109020 includes fresh tamarinds), while dried tamarinds are referenced within dried-fruit classifications (ITC’s HS 0813 category description explicitly includes tamarinds).

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