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Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Water Chestnuts market coverage spans 16 countries.
- 51 exporter companies and 47 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 79 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 2; 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 Dried Water Chestnuts
Analyze 79 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Water Chestnuts.
Dried Water Chestnuts Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Water Chestnuts to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Water Chestnuts: United States (+142.5%), Hong Kong (+47.3%), India (-20.1%).
Dried Water Chestnuts Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Dried Water Chestnuts country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Water Chestnuts transaction unit prices: India (4.98 USD / kg), United States (3.06 USD / kg), China (1.24 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -20.0% | 15 | 1.03 USD / kg (2,491.2 kg) | - (-) | 1.01 USD / kg (20,476.8 kg) | - (-) | 1.06 USD / kg (70,820 kg) | 1.24 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| India | -20.1% | 46 | 3.01 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | - (-) | 2.36 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 2.15 USD / kg (480 kg) | 4.98 USD / kg (1,390 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +142.5% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.77 USD / kg (108 kg) | 1.75 USD / kg (36 kg) | 3.06 USD / kg (1,479.05 kg) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | +47.3% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | -10.5% | 7 | 2.17 USD / kg (5,001 kg) | - (-) | 2.17 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | - (-) | 2.63 USD / kg (8,000 kg) | - (-) |
Dried Water Chestnuts Global Supply Chain Coverage
98 companies
51 exporters and 47 importers are mapped for Dried Water Chestnuts.
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Dried Water Chestnuts Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
51 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Water Chestnuts. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Water Chestnuts Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 51 total exporter companies in the Dried Water Chestnuts supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Water Chestnuts, Strawberry Powder, Dried Peach +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Water Chestnuts, Tofu, Swiss Roll +4
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Water Chestnuts, Fresh Water Chestnuts
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Water Chestnuts, Fresh Water Chestnuts, Canned Enoki Mushroom
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Wheat Flour, Dried Water Chestnuts, Cured Bamboo Shoots +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthersDistribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Canned Fruit Cups, Dried Water Chestnuts, Canned White Mushroom +5
Dried Water Chestnuts Global Exporter Coverage
51 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Water Chestnuts supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Dried Water Chestnuts Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
47 importer companies are mapped for Dried Water Chestnuts demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Water Chestnuts Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-04-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-03
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-15
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-08
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
47 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Water Chestnuts.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Water Chestnuts
Dried Water Chestnuts Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Water Chestnuts wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Water Chestnuts wholesale unit prices: Thailand (2.91 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1.89 USD / kg | 2.91 USD / kg | 2.92 USD / kg | 2.93 USD / kg | 2.94 USD / kg | 2.91 USD / kg |
Dried Water Chestnuts Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Water Chestnuts wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Dried Water Chestnuts Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 2 Dried Water Chestnuts wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | แห้******** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 2.84 USD / kg | |
| 2025-02-01 | แห้******** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 2.37 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product
Market
Dried water chestnuts are a shelf-stable processed vegetable product made from Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis), an aquatic crop cultivated across parts of Asia and commonly used for its characteristic crisp texture after cooking. Primary cultivation and processing depth is concentrated in East and Southeast Asia, with China (notably southern production provinces) serving as a key origin in both cultivation and processed formats. Because this product is traded as a dehydrated ingredient, buyer focus tends to center on consistent rehydration performance, appearance (color/browning), and strict food-safety compliance rather than freshness. Global trade is shaped by ethnic/Asian cuisine demand in retail and foodservice, and by importer scrutiny of contaminants, labeling, and additive compliance under Codex-aligned frameworks.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaWidely cultivated; major cultivation reported in southern China, with key producing provinces referenced in academic literature (e.g., Hubei, Jiangsu, Guangdong).
- TaiwanCultivated in Taiwan; referenced as a cultivation area in food science reference material.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Produced from the edible corm of Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis), an aquatic sedge.
- Texture retention (firm/crisp bite) after cooking is a defining sensory attribute that buyers may seek to preserve after rehydration.
ProcessingTypically rehydrated prior to use in cooked dishes; processing and drying conditions influence color stability and texture performance.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Corm sourcing (aquatic cultivation) -> washing/peeling -> cutting (slices/dice) -> optional blanching/anti-browning step -> dehydration -> sorting/foreign-matter control -> sealed packaging -> ambient distribution
Demand Drivers
- Ingredient demand for Asian/Oriental-style cuisines where water chestnut texture is valued
- Preference for shelf-stable, lightweight ingredients with lower cold-chain dependence than fresh formats
Risks
Food Safety HighFood-safety compliance is the critical global disruptor for dried water chestnuts: dried vegetable ingredients must meet importing-market limits and expectations for contaminants (e.g., heavy metals and other contaminants where applicable), hygiene controls, and accurate labeling; non-compliance can trigger border rejections, recalls, or sudden de-listing by buyers.Use supplier approval programs with batch testing aligned to destination requirements, Codex-referenced contaminant controls, and documented preventive controls/HACCP for dehydration, handling, and packaging.
Product Integrity MediumThe term “water chestnut” is used for different plants globally (including Eleocharis dulcis and species of Trapa), creating species/identity and labeling risks in international sourcing and in downstream ingredient declarations.Specify botanical identity (Eleocharis dulcis) in contracts and specifications, require traceability to origin/processor, and verify labeling/COAs match the contracted species and form.
Supply Concentration MediumProduction and processing know-how for Chinese water chestnut is geographically concentrated in parts of Asia (with strong concentration in China cited in academic sources), which can amplify exposure to localized weather events, water constraints, and regional disruptions affecting raw corm availability for dehydration lines.Qualify secondary origins/processors where feasible, hold safety stock for key SKUs, and maintain flexibility across cut styles (slices/dice/powder) to reduce single-SKU dependence.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and water-quality exposure in aquatic/paddy-style cultivation systems
FAQ
Are all “water chestnuts” the same plant in global trade?No. “Water chestnut” can refer to different aquatic plants. In food trade and cuisine contexts, it commonly refers to Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis), which is different from water caltrops (Trapa species). For dried products, specifying Eleocharis dulcis in buyer specifications helps reduce mislabeling and substitution risk.
What is the single biggest global risk for dried water chestnuts?Food-safety and regulatory compliance is the top risk. Dried vegetable ingredients must meet importing-market expectations for contaminants and additive/labeling compliance under Codex-aligned frameworks; failures can lead to shipment holds, rejections, or recalls.
Why do buyers care so much about texture for water chestnuts?Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) is valued because it can retain a firm, crisp texture even after cooking. For dried formats, buyers often evaluate whether rehydrated pieces still deliver that characteristic bite in cooked applications.
Sources
Dried Water Chestnuts Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
South Korea
United States
Mexico
Peru
Thailand
Hong Kong
Costa Rica
Yemen
United Arab Emirates
Australia
Egypt
All country market pages: China, South Korea, United States, Mexico, Peru, Thailand, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Egypt, India, New Zealand, Panama, Saudi Arabia
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