Dried Lychee Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Dehydrated Lychee, Freeze-Dried Lychee
Raw Materials
Fresh Lychee
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Dried Lychee market coverage spans 6 countries.
  • 25 exporter companies and 42 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 886 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Lychee

Analyze 886 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Lychee.

Dried Lychee Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Lychee to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Lychee: China (-85.0%).

Dried Lychee Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Dried Lychee country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Lychee transaction unit prices: Thailand (3.87 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Hong Kong-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Thailand-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)3.87 USD / kg (6,100 kg)- (-)
Vietnam-8831.30 USD / kg (2,049,615 kg)1.34 USD / kg (15,299,255 kg)1.34 USD / kg (2,294,740 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
China-85.0%11.27 USD / kg (160 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Dried Lychee Global Supply Chain Coverage
67 companies
25 exporters and 42 importers are mapped for Dried Lychee.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Dried Lychee, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Dried Lychee Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Dried Lychee Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Taiwan, Vietnam, China
Supplying Products: Dried Lychee, Dried Longan, Dehydrated Lychee
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Japan
Supplying Products: Dried Lychee, Dehydrated Lychee
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, China
Supplying Products: Dried Lychee, Dehydrated Lychee
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Durian, Dried Lychee, Dehydrated Lychee
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia, South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Strawberry, Dried Lychee, Freeze-Dried Strawberry +1
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And FulfillmentCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsRetailFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam, Netherlands, United States, Turkiye, United Kingdom, Thailand, Switzerland, Canada, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Fresh Jackfruit, Dried Lychee, Fresh Dragon Fruit +5
Dried Lychee Global Exporter Coverage
25 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Lychee supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Dried Lychee Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Dried Lychee Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 42 total importer companies tracked for Dried Lychee. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
42 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Lychee.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Lychee buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionValue-Added Food Product

Market

Dried lychee is a shelf-stable processed fruit product whose supply ultimately depends on fresh lychee production, which FAOSTAT reports as concentrated in Asia—led by China and India—with additional output across Southeast Asia and selected seasonal suppliers. In trade statistics, dried lychee often lacks a clean, globally consistent single-commodity reporting line and may be captured within broader dried-fruit categories, making precise importer/exporter rankings difficult without careful HS code scoping. The market is commonly positioned as a snack and gifting item as well as an ingredient for bakery, confectionery, and beverage applications, with demand tied to Asian retail channels, diaspora consumption, and e-commerce. Quality differentiation is driven by drying method, whole vs. pitted form, moisture control, and compliance with additive/allergen and pesticide-residue requirements.
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaLargest reported producer in FAOSTAT for the commodity group 'Lychees and rambutan', which underpins raw material availability for dried lychee processing.
  • IndiaMajor producer in FAOSTAT for 'Lychees and rambutan'; most output is typically oriented to domestic fresh markets, influencing exportable dried supply.
  • ThailandSignificant producer in FAOSTAT for 'Lychees and rambutan'; relevant to processed/packaged lychee product manufacturing capacity in the region.
  • VietnamNotable producer in FAOSTAT for 'Lychees and rambutan'; a portion of the crop is processed into shelf-stable forms including dried products.
  • MadagascarProducer in FAOSTAT for 'Lychees and rambutan'; relevant as a seasonal supplier of raw lychee that can be diverted into processed forms.

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Typically sold as whole dried fruit (often with seed) or pitted forms; appearance ranges from amber to brown depending on drying method and any sulfiting.
  • Hygroscopic product: texture and stickiness change quickly with moisture uptake, affecting buyer acceptance and mold risk.
Compositional Metrics
  • Buyer specifications commonly center on maximum moisture, water activity targets, and (when used) residual sulfite limits aligned to destination regulations.
Grades
  • Commercial grading commonly emphasizes piece integrity (whole vs broken), size uniformity, absence of insect damage/foreign matter, and freedom from visible mold.
Packaging
  • Moisture-barrier primary packaging (e.g., laminated pouches or inner liners) with secondary cartons for export distribution.
  • Use of desiccants/oxygen management and robust sealing is common in long-distance distribution to reduce moisture ingress and oxidation-related quality loss.
ProcessingDehydrated product stability depends on achieving and maintaining low moisture; post-dry conditioning and rapid sealing are important to prevent rehydration and mold growth.Sulfited vs. non-sulfited product variants may be offered; labeling and additive compliance requirements vary by market.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Fresh lychee sourcing (seasonal) -> receiving/sorting -> washing -> peeling and pitting (optional) -> dehydration (sun or hot-air) -> cooling/conditioning -> grading -> packaging in moisture-barrier materials -> warehousing and export distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Shelf-stable fruit snack demand and gifting formats in Asian consumer markets and diaspora retail.
  • Ingredient demand from bakery, confectionery, dessert, and beverage manufacturers seeking lychee flavor and inclusions.
  • E-commerce growth for packaged dried fruit assortments and premium gift packs.
Temperature
  • Quality is strongly linked to cool, dry storage and humidity control; heat and moisture accelerate browning, stickiness, and spoilage risk.
  • After opening, re-sealing and moisture protection are critical to maintain texture and prevent mold.
Atmosphere Control
  • While not always required, oxygen/moisture management (tight sealing, desiccants, and in some cases reduced-oxygen packaging) can help preserve quality during extended distribution.
Shelf Life
  • Dried lychee can achieve a months-long shelf life when moisture is controlled; moisture ingress can quickly shorten shelf life via clumping, off-flavors, and mold.

Risks

Climate And Supply Volatility HighDried lychee supply is structurally exposed to climate-driven swings in fresh lychee yields in the main producing geographies (notably Asia, where FAOSTAT reports production concentration). Adverse weather during flowering/fruit set and harvest windows can reduce available processing volumes and raise input costs quickly, disrupting contracts and availability in export channels.Diversify approved origin sourcing across multiple producing countries/regions, use multi-year supplier agreements with volume-flex clauses, and build seasonal inventory plans that account for harvest-driven input constraints.
Food Safety HighImproper drying or moisture re-absorption during storage and transport increases mold risk and can create microbiological and quality failures, including potential mycotoxin concerns depending on conditions and handling. Dried products are also exposed to foreign-matter risks without strong sorting and detection controls.Control moisture/water activity specifications, require documented HACCP controls for dehydration and packaging, audit humidity control in warehouses, and implement sieving/metal detection and foreign-matter programs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumUse of sulfites (where applied for color preservation) introduces additive-limit and allergen labeling compliance risk, while pesticide residue requirements and contaminant limits vary across import markets. Misalignment can lead to border rejections and brand damage.Align formulations to Codex GSFA principles and destination-country additive limits, validate labeling for sulfites/allergens, and implement residue monitoring with accredited laboratory testing tied to buyer specifications.
Logistics And Quality Degradation MediumBecause dried lychee is moisture-sensitive, packaging failures and humid transit conditions can cause clumping, texture loss, and spoilage even when initial drying is adequate. Pest infestation risk can also rise if storage is poorly managed.Specify moisture-barrier packaging and seal integrity tests, use desiccants where appropriate, manage container/warehouse humidity, and apply integrated pest management and hygiene controls across storage nodes.
Sustainability
  • Climate sensitivity of lychee flowering and yield (heat, cold snaps, and rainfall timing) can create sharp year-to-year raw material volatility that transmits into processed supply and pricing.
  • Energy footprint of dehydration (especially hot-air drying) and packaging waste are material ESG topics for processed dried fruit supply chains.

Dried Lychee Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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