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Fresh Tomatillo Market Overview 2026

Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Tomatillo market coverage spans 43 countries.
  • 404 exporter companies and 405 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 10,503 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 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 2026-03-30.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Tomatillo

Analyze 10,503 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Tomatillo.

Fresh Tomatillo Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Tomatillo to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Tomatillo: Estonia (-11.4%), Mexico (+9.8%), United States (+7.1%).

Fresh Tomatillo Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Tomatillo country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Tomatillo transaction unit prices: United States (0.95 USD / kg), Mexico (0.65 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Mexico+9.8%10,3500.55 USD / kg (14,139,954.342 kg)0.59 USD / kg (11,623,888.357 kg)0.55 USD / kg (13,129,396.894 kg)0.64 USD / kg (15,634,654.206 kg)0.67 USD / kg (13,915,088.5 kg)0.65 USD / kg (14,210,679.069 kg)
Costa Rica-2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States+7.1%1440.66 USD / kg (356,292.906 kg)0.70 USD / kg (428,763.035 kg)0.65 USD / kg (276,894.934 kg)0.94 USD / kg (504,709.969 kg)1.36 USD / kg (228,681 kg)0.95 USD / kg (385,978.729 kg)
Ecuador-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Hong Kong-1.7%41.19 USD / kg (181.1 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.88 USD / kg (940.8 kg)- (-)
Estonia-11.4%2- (-)- (-)- (-)1.51 USD / kg (1,881.6 kg)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Tomatillo Global Supply Chain Coverage
809 companies
404 exporters and 405 importers are mapped for Fresh Tomatillo.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Tomatillo, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

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

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

Fresh Tomatillo Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 404 total exporter companies in the Fresh Tomatillo supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeRetail
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Fresh Tomatillo Global Exporter Coverage
404 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Tomatillo supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Tomatillo opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

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

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

Fresh Tomatillo Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 405 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Tomatillo. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Grocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
405 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Tomatillo.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Tomatillo buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Tomatillo

Fresh Tomatillo Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Tomatillo wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Tomatillo wholesale unit prices: Canada (8.73 USD / kg), United States (1.77 USD / kg), Spain (1.74 USD / kg), Mexico (1.03 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Mexico0.86 USD / kg0.80 USD / kg0.78 USD / kg0.94 USD / kg1.03 USD / kg1.03 USD / kg
United States1.56 USD / kg1.52 USD / kg1.52 USD / kg1.56 USD / kg1.87 USD / kg1.77 USD / kg
Canada8.83 USD / kg8.94 USD / kg8.91 USD / kg8.88 USD / kg8.83 USD / kg8.73 USD / kg
Spain1.42 USD / kg1.51 USD / kg1.70 USD / kg1.84 USD / kg1.55 USD / kg1.74 USD / kg

Fresh Tomatillo Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Tomatillo wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Mexico1.03 USD / kg0.34 USD / kg2.29 USD / kg+6.9%View →
2United States1.90 USD / kg0.65 USD / kg4.41 USD / kg+3.0%View →
3Canada6.79 USD / kg2.08 USD / kg8.98 USD / kg+1.6%View →
4Spain1.71 USD / kg1.04 USD / kg2.61 USD / kg+14.9%View →

Latest Fresh Tomatillo Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Tomatillo wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupVegetables (Solanaceae)
Scientific NamePhysalis philadelphica
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
  • Warm-season crop adapted to subtropical to warm-temperate production zones
  • Requires manageable pest and disease pressure typical of solanaceous field crops
  • Yield and quality sensitive to water availability and heat extremes in open-field systems
Main VarietiesGreen tomatillo types, Purple tomatillo types
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh culinary use (salsa verde and cooked sauces)
  • Fresh retail and foodservice ingredient
Grading Factors
  • Size and uniformity
  • Firmness and maturity
  • Absence of decay, cracking, and insect damage
  • Husk (calyx) intactness and appearance

Market

Fresh tomatillo (husk tomato) is a niche but internationally traded solanaceous vegetable with production and export supply strongly concentrated in Mexico. Cross-border shipments into the United States and Canada anchor most observable international demand, largely tied to salsa verde and broader Mexican cuisine consumption in retail and foodservice. Outside North America, trade tends to be smaller and less consistently reported, in part because tomatillos are not always separated from broader fresh-vegetable customs groupings. Market dynamics are therefore shaped more by Mexico’s horticultural conditions and North American logistics and food-safety expectations than by a broad, diversified global supplier base.
Major Producing Countries
  • MexicoDominant producer; commonly referred to domestically as 'tomate verde' in agricultural statistics and market reporting.
  • United StatesSmaller-scale production for domestic fresh markets, alongside significant import reliance.
  • GuatemalaRegional producer with potential participation in North American ethnic produce supply chains; trade may be aggregated in broader customs categories.
Major Exporting Countries
  • MexicoPrimary export origin for North American markets; supply concentration elevates exposure to localized production and logistics disruptions.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLargest observable import market for fresh tomatillos, supported by established wholesale and retail ethnic produce channels.
  • CanadaSignificant import market supplied primarily via North American distribution networks.

Specification

Major VarietiesGreen tomatillo (commonly traded fresh form), Purple tomatillo (niche fresh market)
Physical Attributes
  • Papery husk (calyx) surrounding the fruit; husk integrity is a common buyer quality cue
  • Firm texture and tart/bright flavor profile used in sauces (notably salsa verde)
  • Surface tackiness from natural resin that can increase perceived freshness when husk is intact
Grades
  • Commercial sorting commonly uses size categories and defect tolerances (cracking, decay, insect damage, husk condition); a universally referenced tomatillo-specific international grade standard is not consistently used in trade documentation.
Packaging
  • Packed in ventilated cartons or crates for refrigerated distribution; often shipped with husk on to protect fruit and signal freshness
  • Downstream handling may include husk removal and repacking for retail convenience formats

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (often with husk) → field sorting → packing → pre-cooling/refrigerated staging → refrigerated trucking → wholesale distribution → retail and foodservice
Demand Drivers
  • Salsa verde and broader Mexican cuisine demand in retail and foodservice
  • Ethnic produce category growth in North American metropolitan markets
  • Preference for fresh, firm fruit with intact husk for perceived quality and culinary performance

Risks

Supply Concentration HighInternational supply is heavily dependent on Mexico as the dominant producing and exporting origin. Weather shocks, localized production disruptions, or cross-border logistics interruptions can rapidly tighten availability in major import markets (notably the United States and Canada) because alternative globally scaled export origins are limited and trade reporting is often aggregated.Maintain multi-region sourcing within Mexico where feasible, qualify secondary regional suppliers when available, and build contingency inventory and distribution flexibility during high-demand periods.
Food Safety MediumAs a fresh vegetable often consumed with minimal processing, tomatillos are exposed to typical fresh-produce microbiological contamination pathways (water, handling, packing environments). Import markets may respond quickly to safety signals with intensified inspections, detentions, or buyer-driven specification tightening.Implement GAP/GHP programs at farm and packhouse, strengthen wash-water and sanitation controls, and align buyer verification to recognized food-safety schemes.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCompliance risk arises from pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs), phytosanitary requirements, and documentation expectations that can vary by destination market. Small-category products can face disproportionate disruption if a shipment is non-compliant, because alternative supply sources and re-routing options may be limited.Use destination-market residue monitoring plans, maintain traceability from field to packhouse, and verify import requirements with official authorities and buyers before shipment.
Climate MediumTomatillo yields and quality are vulnerable to heat, irregular rainfall, and water availability constraints affecting horticultural zones that supply export channels. Climate-driven volatility can translate into short-notice price swings and inconsistent sizing/quality profiles.Diversify production zones and planting schedules, expand protected cultivation where economical, and use forward planning with buyers for size/quality variability.
Sustainability
  • Irrigation and water-stress exposure in intensive horticultural regions supplying export markets
  • Agrochemical stewardship and residue compliance (pesticide management aligned to destination-market MRL expectations)
  • Packaging waste and end-market pressure for reduced plastics in fresh produce distribution
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal agricultural labor conditions in horticulture supply chains
  • Worker health and safety risks tied to pesticide handling and heat exposure in field operations

FAQ

Which country dominates global supply of fresh tomatillos for international trade?Mexico is the dominant producer and the primary export origin for fresh tomatillos in international trade, with North American markets (especially the United States and Canada) representing the most visible import demand.
Why is it difficult to find clean global trade statistics specifically for tomatillos?Tomatillos are not always separated as a distinct line item in customs and trade reporting and may be grouped into broader fresh-vegetable categories, which makes tomatillo-only global totals harder to isolate reliably.
What quality factors typically matter most in fresh tomatillo trade?Buyers commonly focus on firmness, size consistency, freedom from decay and insect damage, and husk (calyx) condition, since an intact husk is often treated as a freshness and handling-quality cue.
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