Raw Materials
Fresh Lotus Root
HS Code
200899
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Lotus Root market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 67 exporter companies and 66 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 196 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 2026-05-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Lotus Root
Analyze 196 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Lotus Root.
Dried Lotus Root Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Lotus Root to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Lotus Root: Vietnam (+47.8%), South Korea (+26.6%), China (-10.2%).
Dried Lotus Root Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Dried Lotus Root country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Dried Lotus Root transaction unit prices: Vietnam (7.52 USD / kg), South Korea (1.12 USD / kg), China (0.94 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -10.2% | 164 | 0.54 USD / kg (68,180 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (53,234 kg) | 0.85 USD / kg (83,355.2 kg) | 0.78 USD / kg (66,160 kg) | 0.60 USD / kg (13,544 kg) | 0.94 USD / kg (81,080.8 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +47.8% | 25 | 7.70 USD / kg (8,244 kg) | - (-) | 7.52 USD / kg (10,480 kg) | 7.52 USD / kg (7,948 kg) | 7.52 USD / kg (6,364 kg) | 7.52 USD / kg (4,232 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +26.6% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.12 USD / kg (16 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | +4.4% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.73 USD / kg (124.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Lotus Root Global Supply Chain Coverage
133 companies
67 exporters and 66 importers are mapped for Dried Lotus Root.
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Dried Lotus Root Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
67 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Lotus Root. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Lotus Root Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 67 total exporter companies in the Dried Lotus Root supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Lotus Root, Dried Radish Greens, Frozen Mussel +4
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Lotus Root, Roasted Seaweed, Dried Sweet Potato +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dried Lotus Root
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Lotus Root, Dried Woodear Mushroom
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Lotus Root, Cured Bamboo Shoots, Fresh Lotus Root +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Russia
Supplying Products: Dried Lotus Root, Cured Bamboo Shoots, Jelly and Gummy Candy +2
Dried Lotus Root Global Exporter Coverage
67 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Lotus Root supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Lotus Root (HS Code 200899) in 2024
For Dried Lotus Root in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 26,955,258.97 kg | 636,476,615 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 109,217,976 kg | 416,305,382 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 108,733,346.914 kg | 354,992,020.65 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 120,343,166.949 kg | 296,185,377.286 USD |
| 5 | United States | 56,521,835 kg | 214,933,849 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 67,957,939 kg | 198,811,527.335 USD |
| 7 | India | 172,005,080.374 kg | 178,773,250.874 USD |
| 8 | Philippines | 63,131,674.47 kg | 131,118,326 USD |
| 9 | Ecuador | 38,191,858.48 kg | 109,985,847.06 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 45,265,967.902 kg | 108,937,494.73 USD |
Dried Lotus Root Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Lotus Root Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
66 importer companies are mapped for Dried Lotus Root demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Lotus Root Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-30
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: United States, Canada, Vietnam
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
66 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Lotus Root.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Lotus Root (HS Code 200899) in 2024
For Dried Lotus Root in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 656,458,205.875 kg | 2,217,674,219 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 111,328,298 kg | 398,330,353.73 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 195,756,277.595 kg | 295,991,143.031 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 61,151,147.442 kg | 219,228,069.678 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 80,273,469.608 kg | 173,527,828.492 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 106,613,789.791 kg | 146,967,880 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 37,968,827.832 kg | 122,214,132.524 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 60,325,267.699 kg | 95,262,774.989 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 32,416,444.479 kg | 79,558,190.04 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 44,198,445.704 kg | 71,589,791 USD |
Dried Lotus Root Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Lotus Root
Dried Lotus Root Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Lotus Root wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Dried Lotus Root wholesale unit prices: India (0.65 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0.69 USD / kg | 0.70 USD / kg | 0.72 USD / kg | 0.72 USD / kg | 0.72 USD / kg | 0.65 USD / kg |
Dried Lotus Root Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Lotus Root wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 0.71 USD / kg | 0.62 USD / kg | 0.84 USD / kg | +5.7% |
Latest Dried Lotus Root Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 2 Dried Lotus Root wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025-10-01 | Lot** ************ ****** *** * * ************ ***** ****** ***** ***** | 0.68 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product
Market
Dried lotus root is a shelf-stable processed vegetable product made from the rhizome of sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), used in East Asian cooking and also as a tea/infusion ingredient. Global production and processing capacity is concentrated in East Asia, with China having large-scale lotus cultivation and Japan maintaining a well-defined domestic supply base (notably Ibaraki Prefecture). In trade statistics, dried lotus root typically falls under HS heading 0712 (dried vegetables), but exact subheadings can vary by national tariff line. Market dynamics are shaped by quality variability (color/browning), drying and moisture control, and strict import compliance for additives such as sulfites and for accurate allergen labeling.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLotus is a major aquatic vegetable crop in China; key cultivation regions reported around the mid–lower Yangtze River (e.g., Hubei, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang).
- JapanJapan has significant lotus root production concentrated in Ibaraki Prefecture; harvest in Kasumigaura area is reported from July to March.
Supply Calendar
- Japan (Ibaraki/Kasumigaura):Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarReported harvest window runs July–March; dried product availability is less seasonal due to dehydration and storage.
- China (mid–lower Yangtze River production areas):Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarVariety-specific harvest timing in China spans autumn through winter (e.g., September/October and winter harvest timing reported in Hubei-focused studies); dried product availability is buffered by processing and inventories.
Specification
Major VarietiesNelumbo nucifera (rhizome lotus types), Elian No. 6 (China), Elian No. 10 (China), Elian No. 11 (China)
Physical Attributes
- Slices/rings show a distinctive pattern of internal air channels (holes) typical of lotus rhizomes
- Cut surfaces are prone to enzymatic browning/discoloration unless managed by pretreatments and rapid drying
- Dried slices are typically rehydrated before cooking; thickness and slice integrity affect rehydration performance
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control (and related water activity) is a core buyer specification to prevent mold and quality loss in storage
- Where sulfites are used for color retention, Codex GSFA provisions list sulfites for dried vegetables (food category 04.2.2.2) with a maximum level of 500 mg/kg
Packaging
- Retail packs (pouches/jars) and bulk packs (lined cartons) are common for dried slices intended for rehydration and cooking
ProcessingSliced and dried via sun-drying or hot-air drying; some products are marketed as additive-free (no bleaching agents)Optional anti-browning pretreatments before drying (e.g., potassium metabisulfite, ascorbic acid, sodium bicarbonate) are documented for lotus root slices
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wetland/pond cultivation and rhizome harvest -> washing -> trimming/peeling (often optional by product style) -> slicing -> optional anti-browning dip and/or blanching -> drying (sun or hot-air) -> cooling -> sorting/inspection -> packaging -> ambient warehousing and export distribution
Demand Drivers
- Use in East Asian cuisines (soups, stir-fries, simmered dishes) where lotus root texture is valued
- Tea/infusion use of dried slices in some markets and wellness-oriented channels
- Shelf-stable pantry demand from specialty/ethnic retail and e-commerce
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored ambient; protect from heat and humidity to avoid moisture pickup and mold risk
- After opening, resealing and dry storage are important to maintain crispness and prevent clumping
Shelf Life
- Commercial dried lotus root slices are commonly labeled with long shelf life (example product specification: 24 months) when sealed and stored dry
Risks
Food Safety And Allergen Labeling HighSulfites are permitted for dried vegetables under Codex provisions (with category-specific maximum levels), but undeclared sulfites have repeatedly triggered recalls in dried-food categories; mislabeling or out-of-spec sulfite use can cause border rejections and significant consumer safety risk for sulfite-sensitive individuals.Use controlled dosing and validated SOPs where sulfites are applied; test finished lots for sulfite content; implement label verification and allergen-control checks; qualify suppliers against Codex-aligned additive compliance and destination-market requirements.
Water Quality And Contaminants MediumLotus is grown in shallow wetland/pond environments; because the plant can filter or accumulate substances from water and sediments, poor water quality can translate into contaminant risk (e.g., heavy metals) and downstream trade disruptions through failed testing or detentions.Apply water and sediment monitoring programs, set raw-material acceptance testing for contaminants, and maintain traceability to pond/field lots for targeted corrective actions.
Quality And Shelf Stability MediumLotus root is prone to enzymatic browning after cutting; inconsistent pretreatment or drying can result in darkened color, off-flavors, and variable rehydration performance, reducing export-grade yields and increasing buyer claims.Standardize slice thickness, pretreatment parameters (where used), and drying profiles; control final moisture specifications; add in-line visual sorting and foreign-matter controls before packing.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and wetland management in pond-based cultivation systems
- Water quality risks in shallow wetland production environments (including potential contamination pathways)
- Energy use and emissions from dehydration (hot-air drying) where sun-drying is not feasible or consistent
FAQ
What plant is dried lotus root made from?Dried lotus root is made from the edible rhizome (an underground stem) of sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, which is widely eaten across Asia.
Why do sulfites matter for dried lotus root trade?Sulfites may be used in dried vegetables for color control under Codex provisions, but products must meet destination-market limits and be correctly labeled; undeclared sulfites have led to FDA-posted recalls in dried-food products, showing how labeling or specification failures can disrupt sales and distribution.
When is lotus root harvested in Japan’s major producing area?Japan’s MAFF regional cuisine documentation for the Kasumigaura area in Ibaraki Prefecture describes lotus root being harvested from July to March, with quality characteristics differing between summer and winter harvests.
Sources
Dried Lotus Root Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
Japan
Vietnam
India
Cambodia
Costa Rica
Thailand
United States
South Korea
United Kingdom
Mexico
Malaysia
All country market pages: China, Japan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Thailand, United States, South Korea, United Kingdom, Mexico, Malaysia, Ecuador, Spain, Indonesia, Netherlands, Canada, France, Myanmar [Burma], Germany, Singapore, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Australia, Colombia, Italy, Austria, Jamaica, Peru, Poland, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Brazil, Norway, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, Honduras, Turkiye, Switzerland, Dominican Republic, Sweden, Macao, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ireland, South Africa, Hungary, New Zealand, Guatemala, Kuwait, Denmark, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Madagascar, Czechia, Finland, Greece, Israel, Ukraine, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Kazakhstan, Benin, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Slovenia, Uganda, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Gabon, Gambia, Croatia, Iran, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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