HS Code
130219
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Curcumin market coverage spans 136 countries.
- 686 exporter companies and 803 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2,058 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Curcumin
Analyze 2,058 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Curcumin.
Curcumin Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Curcumin to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Curcumin: Vietnam (+2142.1%), United Arab Emirates (+928.3%), Spain (+141.2%).
Curcumin Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Curcumin country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Curcumin transaction unit prices: Italy (234.34 USD / kg), Vietnam (92.38 USD / kg), China (88.89 USD / kg), Turkiye (60.85 USD / kg), United Arab Emirates (57.80 USD / kg), 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +132.0% | 1,451 | 58.91 USD / kg (397,835.78 kg) | 82.79 USD / kg (347,770.49 kg) | 83.39 USD / kg (445,246.56 kg) | 35.02 USD / kg (162,736.9 kg) | 25.04 USD / kg (202,066.5 kg) | 19.66 USD / kg (199,855.24 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -8.1% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.47 USD / kg (62,923 kg) | - (-) | 1.35 USD / kg (4,500 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (6,000 kg) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -29.4% | 9 | - (-) | 18.51 USD / kg (18.3 kg) | 24.34 USD / kg (300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 60.85 USD / kg (31.69 kg) | ||||||
| China | +10.5% | 35 | 2.52 USD / kg (150 kg) | 62.80 USD / kg (23,438.51 kg) | 75.32 USD / kg (18,459.34 kg) | 49.18 USD / kg (313 kg) | 50.46 USD / kg (15,944.125 kg) | 88.89 USD / kg (16,121.46 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +141.2% | 31 | 9.58 USD / kg (74.25 kg) | 4.75 USD / kg (3,173.72 kg) | 14.82 USD / kg (1,701.64 kg) | 9.69 USD / kg (243.52 kg) | 8.47 USD / kg (5,073.84 kg) | 8.77 USD / kg (6,753.2 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -37.6% | 11 | 18.90 USD / kg (1,200 kg) | - (-) | 160.25 USD / kg (1,005 kg) | 11.43 USD / kg (8.4 kg) | - (-) | 45.73 USD / kg (2,671.928 kg) | ||||||
| Nigeria | - | 7 | 1.81 USD / kg (152,000 kg) | 1.99 USD / kg (178,180 kg) | 1.96 USD / kg (83,693.001 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -4.6% | 228 | 9.03 USD / kg (2,358.85 kg) | 7.90 USD / kg (8,016.54 kg) | 9.29 USD / kg (6,439.101 kg) | 8.95 USD / kg (4,379.231 kg) | 13.95 USD / kg (6,286.7 kg) | 7.38 USD / kg (31,672.77 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | -12.5% | 36 | 3.50 USD / kg (202.23 kg) | 2.79 USD / kg (4,654 kg) | 2.58 USD / kg (1,226.9 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (10,201 kg) | 1.83 USD / kg (5,106.56 kg) | 2.75 USD / kg (1,751 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +17.4% | 21 | 7.00 USD / kg (10.85 kg) | - (-) | 3.39 USD / kg (11.5 kg) | 5.32 USD / kg (48.66 kg) | 8.34 USD / kg (15.2 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (1,790.52 kg) |
Curcumin Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,489 companies
686 exporters and 803 importers are mapped for Curcumin.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Curcumin, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Curcumin Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
686 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Curcumin. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Curcumin Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
2 premium Curcumin suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
SM Empreendimentos Farmacêuticos Ltda.
Brazil
Others
Paradise Ingredients, S.A.
Costa Rica
Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.
Curcumin Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 686 total exporter companies in the Curcumin supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-16
Industries: Air TransportAlcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesDepartment StoresFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalGrocery StoresLand TransportLiquor StoresOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingHORECALogisticsOthersRetailTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-30
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Curcumin Global Exporter Coverage
686 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Curcumin supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Curcumin opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Curcumin (HS Code 130219) in 2024
For Curcumin in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 18,857,269.283 kg | 539,817,304.363 USD |
| 2 | United States | 9,673,433 kg | 282,284,651 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 12,695,731.755 kg | 274,582,773.665 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 4,619,349.187 kg | 188,276,287.273 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 10,029,579 kg | 127,885,143.556 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 7,257,195.394 kg | 67,970,621.333 USD |
| 7 | Switzerland | 1,746,647.999 kg | 67,149,546.87 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 2,213,473.122 kg | 61,603,865 USD |
| 9 | Mexico | 903,481.457 kg | 50,456,921 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 3,845,026.996 kg | 42,578,356.476 USD |
Curcumin Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Curcumin exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Curcumin Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
803 importer companies are mapped for Curcumin demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Curcumin Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 803 total importer companies tracked for Curcumin. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Burkina Faso)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
803 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Curcumin.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Curcumin buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Curcumin (HS Code 130219) in 2024
For Curcumin in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 45,602,650 kg | 1,144,058,187 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 93,448,129.559 kg | 216,640,980 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 6,041,120.032 kg | 212,756,530.515 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 26,238,203.624 kg | 151,841,847.822 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 8,587,550.273 kg | 129,644,488.663 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 30,525,926.349 kg | 113,416,146.544 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 3,546,488.778 kg | 110,008,167.197 USD |
| 8 | Japan | 5,895,585.533 kg | 103,724,707.365 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 3,131,309.949 kg | 101,718,738.317 USD |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 654,760 kg | 68,560,205.131 USD |
Curcumin Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Curcumin origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Natural Colorant/Extract)
Market
Curcumin is a globally traded turmeric-derived extract used primarily as a natural yellow colorant in foods and beverages and as an ingredient in dietary supplements and cosmetics. Supply is closely linked to turmeric cultivation and extraction capacity, with processing and export activity concentrated in South Asia and parts of East Asia. International trade is shaped by buyer specifications for curcuminoid assay and by frequent compliance scrutiny for adulteration and contaminants in the wider turmeric/curcumin supply chain. Demand is supported by “clean label” formulation shifts toward natural colors, but trade can be disrupted quickly by border rejections, recalls, and changing country-specific additive and supplement regulations.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLargest turmeric-growing base and a major hub for curcumin/oleoresin extraction and export-oriented processing.
- ChinaSignificant producer and processor for botanical extracts, including turmeric-derived ingredients, serving both domestic and export markets.
- IndonesiaMeaningful turmeric producer; contributes to regional supply of turmeric-derived materials.
Major Exporting Countries
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge end-market for natural colors and dietary supplements; imports botanical ingredients through food and supplement supply chains.
- GermanyMajor EU manufacturing and distribution market for food ingredients and nutraceutical inputs.
- NetherlandsEU trade and redistribution hub for food ingredients and additives.
- JapanHigh-compliance market for food additives and supplement ingredients; specifications and documentation are critical.
- South KoreaActive importer for food manufacturing and health functional product supply chains, with stringent contaminant and documentation expectations.
Specification
Major VarietiesCurcumin (food colorant; commonly referenced as E100(i) in many markets), Standardized curcuminoids extract (e.g., labeled by assay such as “95% curcuminoids”), Turmeric oleoresin (curcumin-containing extract used as a coloring/flavoring input)
Physical Attributes
- Yellow to orange-yellow powder with strong staining/coloring behavior
- Light- and heat-sensitive colorant behavior (packaging and storage conditions influence color stability)
- Typically low water solubility; solubility and dispersibility depend on formulation (e.g., emulsified or encapsulated forms)
Compositional Metrics
- Assay commonly specified as % total curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin)
- Residual solvent limits (where solvent extraction is used) are a frequent buyer and regulatory compliance dimension
- Contaminant specifications commonly include heavy metals and microbiological limits, aligned to destination-market requirements
Grades
- Food grade (colorant/ingredient use; documentation aligned to destination additive rules)
- Dietary supplement/nutraceutical grade (tightened contaminant and identity testing expectations)
- Cosmetic grade (application-specific purity and contaminant specifications)
Packaging
- Light- and moisture-protective inner liners (e.g., foil or PE) inside fiber drums or cartons
- Sealed bulk packs designed to limit moisture uptake and cross-contamination during transport and storage
ProcessingCommercial products are typically standardized to an assay range and may be offered as dispersible, emulsified, or encapsulated forms for improved application performance
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Turmeric cultivation and harvest -> curing/boiling and drying -> milling -> extraction of curcuminoids (solvent or alternative methods) -> concentration/standardization -> drying (e.g., spray-drying) -> blending to specification -> packaging -> export distribution to ingredient users
Demand Drivers
- Food and beverage reformulation toward natural colors and “clean label” ingredient lists
- Dietary supplement and wellness-product demand for turmeric/curcuminoid ingredients
- Use in prepared foods, sauces, seasonings, and confectionery where yellow/orange hues are desired
- Cosmetics and personal care applications seeking botanical-derived color/actives
Temperature
- Typically shipped as a dry ingredient under ambient conditions, with quality protection focused on avoiding heat, light exposure, and moisture ingress
Shelf Life
- Shelf life and color stability are strongly dependent on packaging barrier properties, storage temperature, and light exposure; buyers often require stability documentation for intended applications
Risks
Food Safety and Adulteration HighCurcumin and the broader turmeric-derived ingredient supply chain face high-impact trade disruption risk from adulteration and contamination events (including illegal coloring agents and heavy metal contamination concerns reported for turmeric products). These issues can trigger border rejections, recalls, and rapid supplier delisting in high-compliance markets, even when problems originate upstream in raw turmeric sourcing.Use approved suppliers with strong traceability; implement routine identity/adulterant screening and contaminant testing (e.g., heavy metals and unauthorized dyes); require robust COAs and conduct risk-based audits across raw turmeric and extraction steps.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory status and labeling requirements for curcumin differ across jurisdictions (food additive permissions, usage conditions, and supplement vs. additive classification), creating compliance risk for global brands and traders.Maintain a destination-market regulatory matrix, align specifications and documentation to local additive/supplement rules, and validate claims and intended uses with qualified regulatory review.
Supply Concentration and Climate MediumSupply is exposed to concentration in key origin and processing hubs and to agricultural yield variability from weather shocks affecting turmeric production, which can tighten availability and raise input costs for extractors and buyers.Qualify multiple origins and processors, monitor crop and weather signals in major turmeric regions, and contract with contingency supply options where feasible.
Sustainability
- Agricultural sustainability risks in turmeric cultivation regions (water stress and yield variability tied to weather patterns)
- Solvent extraction and drying steps can have material energy, solvent-handling, and waste-management footprints depending on plant controls and recovery systems
- Traceability expectations are increasing for botanical supply chains, including origin verification and chain-of-custody documentation
Labor & Social
- Smallholder-linked supply chains in major origin countries can create uneven farmgate pricing and quality incentives, increasing pressure for stronger procurement practices
- Worker health and safety risks in extraction facilities (solvent handling, dust exposure) require strong EHS programs and auditing where applicable
FAQ
What is curcumin mainly used for in global trade?Curcumin is primarily traded as a natural yellow colorant and botanical extract used in food and beverage manufacturing, and it is also widely used as an input for dietary supplements and some cosmetic applications.
Which countries are most central to global curcumin supply and trade?India and China are central to global supply because they combine large botanical production/processing bases with export-oriented ingredient manufacturing. Trade into major end markets commonly includes the United States and key EU markets (including Germany and the Netherlands), as well as Japan and South Korea.
What is the single biggest trade-disrupting risk for curcumin?Food safety and adulteration risk is the biggest disruptor, because contamination or illegal adulteration in turmeric/curcumin supply chains can lead to border rejections, recalls, and rapid supplier delisting in high-compliance markets.
Sources
Curcumin Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Curcumin market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
India
United States
Germany
France
Bangladesh
South Korea
Netherlands
Italy
Nigeria
Philippines
Myanmar [Burma]
Indonesia
All country market pages: India, United States, Germany, France, Bangladesh, South Korea, Netherlands, Italy, Nigeria, Philippines, Myanmar [Burma], Indonesia, Peru, Spain, Fiji, Japan, Vietnam, United Kingdom, Belgium, Malaysia, Finland, Kenya, Thailand, Colombia, Mexico, Pakistan, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Singapore, Latvia, Egypt, Turkiye, Romania, Bolivia, South Africa, Lithuania, Ukraine, Sweden, El Salvador, China, Poland, Slovenia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Paraguay, Jamaica, Argentina, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Senegal, Austria, Australia, Panama, Uruguay, Denmark, Czechia, Ireland, Dominican Republic, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece, Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Norway, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Russia, Portugal, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Algeria, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Honduras, Croatia, Haiti, Iran, Iceland, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Serbia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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