Raw Materials
Fresh Barberry
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Barberry market coverage spans 19 countries.
- 130 exporter companies and 99 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 333 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 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 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Barberry
Analyze 333 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Barberry.
Dried Barberry Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Barberry to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Barberry: India (+690.1%), Uzbekistan (+130.8%), Tajikistan (+68.8%).
Dried Barberry Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Dried Barberry country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Barberry transaction unit prices: India (1.08 USD / kg), Nepal (0.55 USD / kg), Tajikistan (0.34 USD / kg).
| 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 | +690.1% | 50 | 2.81 USD / kg (9,318.8 kg) | 6.22 USD / kg (1,600 kg) | 5.38 USD / kg (9,260 kg) | 0.30 USD / kg (6,000 kg) | 0.40 USD / kg (1,873 kg) | 1.08 USD / kg (30,100 kg) | ||||||
| Nepal | +56.2% | 212 | 0.59 USD / kg (168,630 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (96,275 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (98,354 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (68,680 kg) | 1.14 USD / kg (2,000 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (344,810 kg) | ||||||
| Tajikistan | +68.8% | 60 | 0.34 USD / kg (1,235 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (3,715 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (1,012 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (6,851 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (3,985 kg) | 0.34 USD / kg (11,290 kg) | ||||||
| Iran | -35.8% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.78 USD / kg (10,000 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (3,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.46 USD / kg (29,168 kg) | 7.00 USD / kg (10,780 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | +130.8% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.97 USD / kg (310 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -60.0% | 1 | - (-) | 2.99 USD / kg (1,890 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Barberry Global Supply Chain Coverage
229 companies
130 exporters and 99 importers are mapped for Dried Barberry.
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Dried Barberry Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
130 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Barberry. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Barberry Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 130 total exporter companies in the Dried Barberry supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Dried Barberry, Sichuan Pepper, Fresh Barberry +2
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Dried Barberry
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Dried Barberry Global Exporter Coverage
130 companies
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Dried Barberry Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
99 importer companies are mapped for Dried Barberry demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Barberry Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
99 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Barberry.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Barberry
Dried Barberry Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Barberry wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Dried Barberry wholesale unit prices: India (1.42 USD / kg), Ukraine (0.26 USD / kg).
Dried Barberry Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Dried Barberry Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Product
Market
Dried barberry (often marketed as “zereshk”; Berberis spp., including seedless cultivated types reported in the literature) is a niche dried-fruit ingredient traded internationally, with commercial production concentrated in eastern Iran—especially South Khorasan Province—described in academic sources as the main production region. Because fresh barberries are highly perishable, international trade is dominated by dried product produced via shade/sun or industrial drying and then cleaned, sorted, and packed for ingredient and specialty retail channels. In tariff nomenclature, barberries appear under dried-fruit headings (e.g., US HTS 0813.40.15), but global trade visibility can be limited by aggregation within broader dried-fruit categories in some reporting systems. Market dynamics are therefore shaped by origin concentration, post-harvest quality management (color, cleanliness, moisture control), and compliance with dried-fruit hygiene expectations and destination food safety requirements.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IranAcademic sources describe South Khorasan Province as the main production region for cultivated seedless barberry used in food; literature commonly cites large cultivated area and annual dried-fruit output in this region.
Major Exporting Countries
- IranDominant commercial source in international trade for dried barberries marketed as zereshk, reflecting production concentration in eastern Iran.
Supply Calendar
- Iran (South Khorasan Province):Sep, Oct, NovHarvest and post-harvest handling studies in Iran commonly focus on an autumn harvest window spanning mid-September through November.
Specification
Major VarietiesSeedless barberry (zereshk; cultivated seedless types reported as Berberis vulgaris var. asperma and Berberis integerrima ‘Bidaneh’ in academic literature), Pofaki ("puffy") dried barberry (trade style; linked in literature to drying/handling method effects on quality), Anari (sun-exposed, darker-red trade style; common in commercial trade descriptions)
Physical Attributes
- Small, red whole berries; tart/sour flavor profile used as an ingredient rather than a sweet dried fruit
- Color (bright red vs. dark red) is a key buyer perception attribute and is influenced by drying method and light exposure
- Foreign matter control (stems, thorns, leaves, dust) is a critical quality attribute due to shrub morphology and harvest method
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control and water activity management are core stability specifications for dried fruit to limit mold growth and quality deterioration
- Anthocyanin/pigment retention is a quality-related consideration highlighted in barberry research and ingredient-use discussions
Packaging
- Bulk export packs in food-grade lined cartons or bags (moisture barrier inner liners) to reduce moisture pickup and contamination risk
- Sealed retail pouches/jars with oxygen/moisture barrier properties for color and flavor protection
ProcessingDrying method (shade, sun, industrial/mechanical) affects final color and handling properties; product is moisture-sensitive and can clump if exposed to humidityCleaning/sieving and foreign-matter removal are essential post-drying steps for export suitability
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (often branch/cluster-based methods) -> primary drying (shade/sun/mechanical) -> detaching/de-stemming -> cleaning/sieving -> grading/sorting -> food safety checks -> packaging (moisture barrier) -> export -> importer/distributor -> retail and food manufacturing
Demand Drivers
- Ingredient demand tied to Persian/Iranian culinary use as a tart inclusion in rice and savory dishes
- Use as a specialty dried-fruit/seasoning inclusion in niche food manufacturing (e.g., blends, bakery/confectionery inclusions) where tartness and color are valued
- Interest in natural pigments/anthocyanin-related attributes noted in research on the crop and its compounds
Temperature
- Ambient logistics are typical for dried fruit, but moisture and heat control during storage are important to limit clumping, color loss, and mold risk
- Keep product dry (humidity control) and protected from temperature abuse during storage and transit
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily moisture-driven: well-dried product stored in sealed, moisture-barrier packaging is shelf-stable; exposure to humidity increases spoilage and quality-loss risk
Risks
Plant Disease HighDisease outbreaks in the main producing region can disrupt global availability because commercial production is geographically concentrated. Research in South Khorasan (Iran’s key seedless barberry region) highlights barberry witches’ broom rust associated with Puccinia arrhenatheri as a threat to cultivation, creating a material supply-disruption risk for international buyers.Use multi-origin sourcing where possible, monitor crop health advisories from origin, and build specifications/contracts that allow flexible lot acceptance while maintaining strict food safety and foreign-matter limits.
Supply Concentration MediumCommercial dried-barberry supply is heavily concentrated in eastern Iran, which can amplify the impact of localized climate shocks, disease pressure, or logistics interruptions on global availability and price.Maintain strategic safety stock for key manufacturing uses and qualify alternate suppliers/grades that meet minimum color, cleanliness, and moisture specifications.
Climate MediumWater deficits during key phenological stages are reported to reduce yields in Iranian seedless barberry systems, and production areas are characterized in horticultural literature by low precipitation and arid conditions—raising medium-term supply variability risk.Track drought indicators and water allocation constraints in major production provinces and contract with suppliers demonstrating irrigation efficiency and robust orchard management.
Food Safety MediumAs with other dried fruits, inadequate drying, re-wetting during storage, or poor hygiene can increase risks of mold growth, contamination, and non-compliance with buyer specifications (foreign matter, microbial loads). Codex guidance for dried fruits emphasizes hygiene, pest control, and safe handling across drying and storage steps.Require documented HACCP-based controls, validated drying/storage parameters, and routine third-party lab testing aligned to destination-market requirements.
Biosecurity And Regulatory LowBarberry plants are a known alternate host in the life cycle of wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis), and regulatory programs exist in some jurisdictions to manage barberry-related rust risk. While this primarily affects live plants and propagation material rather than dried fruit, it can elevate scrutiny on origin controls and phytosanitary documentation in some contexts.Separate any nursery/plant-material trade considerations from dried-fruit shipments and ensure dried-fruit lots are accompanied by appropriate export and import documentation and compliant pest-control measures where required.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and drought exposure in arid/semi-arid production zones; irrigation constraints can reduce yield and stability of supply
- Post-harvest loss risk (mold/spoilage) if drying and storage are not well controlled, increasing waste in the value chain
- Energy and emissions footprint varies by drying method (sun/shade vs. industrial/mechanical drying)
Labor & Social
- Labor-intensive harvesting and post-harvest handling; worker safety considerations include thorny shrubs, repetitive manual handling, and dust exposure during drying/cleaning
- Smallholder livelihood sensitivity in concentrated production regions where the crop is a major local income source
FAQ
Why is Iran so central to global dried-barberry supply?Academic and horticultural sources describe eastern Iran—especially South Khorasan Province—as the main commercial production region for cultivated seedless barberry used in food. With production geographically concentrated, international buyers often rely on Iranian-origin dried barberries (zereshk) for consistent supply.
When is the main harvest window for cultivated seedless barberry in its core producing region?Studies on harvesting and post-harvest management in South Khorasan commonly evaluate an autumn harvest window spanning roughly mid-September through November. This seasonality influences when new-crop dried barberries enter processing and export channels.
What is the most critical global risk for dried barberry availability?A key risk is production-region exposure to plant disease because supply is concentrated. Research in South Khorasan highlights barberry witches’ broom rust associated with Puccinia arrhenatheri as a threat to cultivation, meaning a severe outbreak or sustained disease pressure could reduce yields and disrupt export availability.
Sources
Dried Barberry Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Dried Barberry market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Iran
Germany
India
Ukraine
Kazakhstan
Tajikistan
United Arab Emirates
China
Nepal
Uzbekistan
United States
Israel
All country market pages: Iran, Germany, India, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, China, Nepal, Uzbekistan, United States, Israel, Singapore, Bangladesh, Brazil, Switzerland, South Korea, Pakistan, South Africa
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