Dried Wakame Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Dried Seaweed
Sub Product
Dried Organic Wakame, Dried Whole Leaf Wakame, Premium Dried Wakame, Salted Dried Wakame, +1
HS Code
121221
Last Updated
2026-10-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Wakame market coverage spans 125 countries.
- 125 exporter companies and 126 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 94 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-19.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Wakame
Analyze 94 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Wakame.
Dried Wakame Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Wakame to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Wakame: United Arab Emirates (-57.6%), Indonesia (-35.7%), United States (-32.2%).
Dried Wakame Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Dried Wakame country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Dried Wakame transaction unit prices: China (4.01 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +1.1% | 86 | 2.90 USD / kg (96,706 kg) | 2.92 USD / kg (46,640 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (21,800 kg) | 3.93 USD / kg (34,028.96 kg) | 4.39 USD / kg (11,000 kg) | 4.01 USD / kg (15,000 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -32.2% | 6 | 7.79 USD / kg (83.21 kg) | 17.53 USD / kg (1,090.9 kg) | - (-) | 0.77 USD / kg (419.39 kg) | 4.06 USD / kg (351.45 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | -57.6% | 1 | - (-) | 0.85 USD / kg (2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -35.7% | 1 | 2.20 USD / kg (9,202 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Wakame Global Supply Chain Coverage
251 companies
125 exporters and 126 importers are mapped for Dried Wakame.
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Dried Wakame Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
125 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Wakame. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Wakame Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Japan, Puerto Rico, Spain, Denmark, Taiwan, Canada, France, Norway, United States, China
Supplying Products: Dried Seaweed, Frozen Atlantic Salmon, Fresh Seaweed +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Seaweed, Seasoned Seaweed, Kelp Powder +4
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Kelp Powder, Dried Seaweed, Dried Wakame
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Chile, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Peru, Russia, India
Supplying Products: Roasted Seaweed, Udon Noodles, Dried Shiitake Mushroom +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Seaweed, Seasoned Seaweed, Fresh Kelp +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Seaweed, Dried Kelp, Dried Wakame +2
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Dried Wakame Global Exporter Coverage
125 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Wakame supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Wakame (HS Code 121221) in 2024
For Dried Wakame 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 | 29,680,840.401 kg | 476,561,517 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 1,012,482 kg | 20,948,043.474 USD |
| 3 | Philippines | 10,086,229.6 kg | 13,116,536 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 1,968,016 kg | 12,941,950.934 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 843,597 kg | 10,001,070.004 USD |
| 6 | United States | 751,221 kg | 8,488,686 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 630,546 kg | 7,203,234.385 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 488,211.731 kg | 6,874,847.001 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 315,731.626 kg | 4,854,406.008 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 533,619.855 kg | 3,583,019.798 USD |
Dried Wakame Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Wakame Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
126 importer companies are mapped for Dried Wakame demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Wakame Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Maldives, Singapore, Bhutan
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
126 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Wakame.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Wakame (HS Code 121221) in 2024
For Dried Wakame in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 39,673,078 kg | 299,390,429.78 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 5,600,397.676 kg | 97,342,696.03 USD |
| 3 | United States | 8,169,673 kg | 78,019,924 USD |
| 4 | Australia | 1,968,447.19 kg | 29,903,268.247 USD |
| 5 | Brazil | 1,389,086 kg | 25,398,027 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 10,278,104.135 kg | 24,898,456 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 4,944,980 kg | 13,290,567.748 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 1,469,567.168 kg | 11,383,819.591 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 672,797.715 kg | 11,023,705.518 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 607,657.197 kg | 10,658,626 USD |
Dried Wakame Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Wakame
Dried Wakame Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Wakame wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Dried Wakame wholesale unit prices: South Korea (1.23 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1.27 USD / kg | 1.26 USD / kg | 1.27 USD / kg | 1.23 USD / kg | 1.19 USD / kg | 1.23 USD / kg |
Dried Wakame Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Dried Wakame wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 1.26 USD / kg | 0.49 USD / kg | 3.03 USD / kg | -3.4% |
Latest Dried Wakame Wholesale Export Price Updates
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|---|---|---|---|
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionShelf-Stable Seaweed Product
Market
Dried wakame is a globally traded edible seaweed product derived from the brown kelp Undaria pinnatifida and commonly sold as whole leaf, cut pieces, or flakes for rehydration and use in soups, salads, and seasoning blends. Global production of wakame as a food seaweed is concentrated in East Asia, with the Republic of Korea identified as the largest producer and with significant cultivation and processing also in China and Japan. International trade in edible seaweeds is shaped by aquaculture seasonality (winter–spring growth and harvest in temperate waters), processing capacity near coastal farming regions, and import-market requirements for contaminant controls and labeling. The market is exposed to coastal ocean risks (storms, marine heatwaves, harmful algal blooms) that can compress harvest windows and disrupt supply continuity.
Major Producing Countries
- South KoreaIdentified by FAO as the largest producer of wakame (Undaria pinnatifida); food-seaweed production concentrated in East Asia.
- ChinaMajor East Asian aquaculture producer; wakame is among major cultured food seaweeds in FAO references, with processing activity documented for salted/dried products.
- JapanEstablished producer of food seaweeds in East Asia; wakame listed among major cultured aquatic plants for food purposes in FAO references.
Major Exporting Countries
- South KoreaMajor exporter within the broader edible seaweed trade category (HS 121221); wakame is a key food-seaweed species produced in East Asia.
- ChinaExports edible seaweed products (HS 121221 category) including wakame-derived items; also a major processing location for wakame products.
- JapanExports niche volumes of edible seaweed products; also a major domestic consumer market in the broader edible seaweed category.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanLarge consumer market for edible seaweeds; frequently appears as a net-import market in secondary trade compilations for HS 121221.
- ChinaLarge consumer market for edible seaweeds; reported as a net-import market in secondary trade compilations for HS 121221.
- United StatesSignificant import market for edible seaweeds (HS 121221 category) via specialty food and ingredient channels.
- ThailandImport market within the broader edible seaweed category (HS 121221) used in processed foods and foodservice.
- TaiwanImport market within the broader edible seaweed category (HS 121221) through retail and ingredient distribution.
Supply Calendar
- Republic of Korea:Feb, Mar, AprHarvest commonly runs from late winter into spring for farmed Undaria pinnatifida; processing capacity is geared to a compressed harvest window.
- China (North China / Liaoning and nearby temperate coasts):Feb, Mar, AprPublished processing literature for wakame products notes a harvest period concentrated in February to April in China.
- Japan:Feb, Mar, Apr, MayTemperate cultivation supports a spring-oriented harvest; dried wakame is commonly produced from spring harvests after blanching/salting and drying.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Dried brown-green blades (fronds) that rehydrate quickly in water and expand in volume
- Visual quality commonly assessed by color uniformity, absence of sand/foreign matter, and intact leaf structure (whole or cut grade)
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control is central to shelf stability (dryness and low residual moisture to limit mold risk)
- Food-safety testing focus commonly includes heavy metals and other contaminants relevant to seaweeds, aligned with import-market requirements and Codex contaminants guidance
Grades
- Commercial grades typically differentiate by cut size (whole leaf vs cut/flakes), color, foreign matter tolerance, and defect levels (broken pieces, bleaching, discoloration)
Packaging
- Foodservice and ingredient trade commonly uses bulk lined cartons or polybags with desiccant where needed for humidity protection
- Retail trade commonly uses sealed pouches (often with zip reclose) for moisture control and consumer convenience
ProcessingBlanching (brief hot-water treatment) is used in some supply chains to stabilize color and texture before salting and/or dryingSalting is widely used as an intermediate preservation step for wakame prior to downstream drying and sizing, depending on product specification
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hatchery/seedling (spore) production -> longline cultivation in coastal waters -> manual harvest -> washing/cleaning -> blanching (where used) -> salting/dewatering (common for intermediates) -> drying -> cutting/sizing -> sorting/metal detection -> packaging -> export via sea/air freight -> importer/distributor -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Culinary use in soups and salads (notably in East Asian cuisines and diaspora markets)
- Use as an ingredient in processed foods (ready meals, noodles, seasoning blends) and in foodservice menus
Temperature
- Shelf-stable when kept dry; main logistics priority is humidity control to prevent moisture uptake and mold risk rather than refrigeration
- If shipped as salted wakame intermediate, cold storage may be used depending on buyer specification and shelf-life program
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life under dry, sealed storage; quality is most sensitive to moisture ingress (softening, off-odors, mold) and to oxidative/quality changes during prolonged storage
Risks
Climate HighWakame supply is heavily concentrated in temperate coastal aquaculture systems that are sensitive to ocean warming events, storms, and harmful algal blooms; these shocks can reduce growth, shorten the harvest window, and trigger localized harvest/processing disruptions in peak season.Diversify sourcing across multiple coastal regions and suppliers, maintain seasonal buffer inventory for dried product, and monitor ocean-condition and HAB advisories in key producing areas during the February–April harvest window.
Food Safety HighEdible seaweeds can accumulate contaminants relevant to public health (e.g., heavy metals), and import markets may enforce strict limits, testing, and detentions; non-compliance can block shipments and damage buyer confidence.Implement batch-level contaminant testing aligned to destination-market requirements and Codex contaminants guidance; maintain supplier QA programs, traceability, and documented corrective actions.
Supply Concentration MediumCommercial wakame production for food use is concentrated in East Asia (notably the Republic of Korea, China, and Japan), increasing exposure to localized coastal disruptions and to trade/logistics bottlenecks affecting the region.Qualify alternate origins and product forms (whole/cut), use multi-route logistics planning, and contract with multiple processors to reduce single-region dependency.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLabeling and compositional expectations (including iodine-related consumer information in some markets), additive rules for salted intermediates, and documentation/traceability requirements can vary by destination and change over time, increasing compliance costs and risk of border delays.Maintain destination-specific label and specification checklists, keep additive use within Codex GSFA and local regulations, and use standardized documentation (COA, traceability lot mapping, processing declarations).
Sustainability
- Coastal climate exposure (storms, marine heatwaves) can compress cultivation and harvest windows for temperate seaweeds, increasing supply variability
- Biosecurity and invasive-species management: Undaria pinnatifida is an invasive species in some non-native regions, creating heightened scrutiny and the need for strict farm management where cultivation is introduced
- Marine debris risk from aquaculture gear (ropes, floats, nets) if not properly managed through retrieval and waste systems
FAQ
Which countries are the main global producers of wakame used for dried products?Commercial wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) production for food use is concentrated in East Asia. FAO references identify the Republic of Korea as the largest producer, with significant production and processing also in China and Japan.
When is the peak harvest period for wakame in major producing regions?In temperate East Asian production systems, harvesting is concentrated in late winter through spring. Published processing literature for China notes the harvest period is concentrated in February to April, and industry guidance for farmed wakame commonly places harvest from February into late April.
What are the most important trade and compliance risks for dried wakame?Key risks are coastal production shocks (storms, marine heatwaves, harmful algal blooms) that disrupt seasonal supply, and food-safety compliance related to contaminants that can trigger shipment detentions. Buyers typically mitigate this by diversifying suppliers and requiring batch-level testing aligned with import-market rules and Codex contaminants guidance.
Sources
Dried Wakame Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Dried Wakame market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
United Arab Emirates
Chile
China
Indonesia
South Korea
Vietnam
Peru
Philippines
Japan
Turkiye
United States
Poland
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