Fresh Chard Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-10-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Chard market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 235 exporter companies and 234 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,123 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Chard
Analyze 1,123 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Chard.
Fresh Chard Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Chard to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Chard: Spain (-23.3%), Mexico (+19.8%), Uzbekistan (+9.9%).
Fresh Chard Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Fresh Chard country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Chard transaction unit prices: Mexico (1.11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | +19.8% | 731 | 1.03 USD / kg (637,003.36 kg) | 0.72 USD / kg (1,710,490.85 kg) | 1.02 USD / kg (1,159,633.286 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (583,722.089 kg) | 1.17 USD / kg (884,189.915 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (328,845.541 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -2.7% | 167 | 10.70 USD / kg (292.29 kg) | 10.75 USD / kg (466.93 kg) | 9.83 USD / kg (314.06 kg) | 9.91 USD / kg (231.62 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.16 USD / kg (22,360 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (10 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -1.1% | 203 | 2.38 USD / kg (85,696.799 kg) | 2.23 USD / kg (132,298.32 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | -9.0% | 1 | - (-) | 8.07 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | +9.9% | 8 | 4.32 USD / kg (1,017 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | -23.3% | 2 | 1.85 USD / kg (5,145 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Belgium | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chile | 0.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Chard Global Supply Chain Coverage
469 companies
235 exporters and 234 importers are mapped for Fresh Chard.
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Fresh Chard Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
235 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Chard. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Chard Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 235 total exporter companies in the Fresh Chard supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard, Fresh Choy Sum, Fresh Spinach +5
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Retail
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Fresh Lettuce Leaf, Fresh Spinach, Fresh Broccoli +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Lettuce Leaf, Fresh Spinach, Fresh Head Lettuce +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Chard, Fresh Onion, Fresh Broccoli +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Onion, Fresh Celery, Fresh Broccoli +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Spinach, Fresh Onion, Fresh Chard +5
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Fresh Chard Global Exporter Coverage
235 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Chard supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Chard (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Chard in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 146,249,099.53 kg | 567,583,504.938 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 201,716,035 kg | 527,970,290.947 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 402,033,325 kg | 361,417,840 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 124,083,682.796 kg | 213,360,175.906 USD |
| 5 | United States | 144,715,615 kg | 213,258,956 USD |
| 6 | Egypt | 34,384,846.864 kg | 99,291,723.277 USD |
| 7 | India | 110,999,563 kg | 87,951,555.444 USD |
| 8 | Uzbekistan | 78,453,081.454 kg | 55,523,422.94 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 13,214,248 kg | 38,540,319.957 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 45,031,645.42 kg | 35,934,625.553 USD |
Fresh Chard Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Chard Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
234 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Chard demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Chard Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 234 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Chard. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Canada, United States
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
234 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Chard.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Chard buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Chard (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For Fresh Chard in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 470,798,880 kg | 503,373,731 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 363,544,980 kg | 435,074,434.117 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 146,583,317.975 kg | 433,108,055.445 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 257,013,481.975 kg | 360,950,393.589 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 120,116,456.227 kg | 214,466,658.485 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 40,205,599.38 kg | 91,847,429.09 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 31,938,240 kg | 85,445,007 USD |
| 8 | Sweden | 29,734,067.411 kg | 56,627,983.437 USD |
| 9 | Switzerland | 14,567,926.605 kg | 52,769,813.061 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 25,319,086 kg | 49,376,928.035 USD |
Fresh Chard Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Chard
Fresh Chard Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Chard wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Chard wholesale unit prices: United States (2.52 USD / kg), France (2.47 USD / kg), Spain (1.19 USD / kg), Italy (1.04 USD / kg), Turkiye (0.71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2.32 USD / kg | 2.46 USD / kg | 2.62 USD / kg | 2.56 USD / kg | 2.61 USD / kg | 2.52 USD / kg | ||||||
| Spain | 1.24 USD / kg | 1.24 USD / kg | 1.24 USD / kg | 1.23 USD / kg | 1.20 USD / kg | 1.19 USD / kg | ||||||
| Italy | 1.23 USD / kg | 1.19 USD / kg | 1.29 USD / kg | 1.27 USD / kg | 0.72 USD / kg | 1.04 USD / kg | ||||||
| Turkiye | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 0.82 USD / kg | 0.70 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.71 USD / kg | ||||||
| France | 2.18 USD / kg | 2.08 USD / kg | 2.24 USD / kg | 2.58 USD / kg | 2.37 USD / kg | 2.47 USD / kg |
Fresh Chard Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Chard wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2.45 USD / kg | 1.76 USD / kg | 3.35 USD / kg | +4.9% |
| 2 | Spain | 1.26 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | 2.01 USD / kg | +23.8% |
| 3 | Italy | 1.31 USD / kg | 0.51 USD / kg | 2.22 USD / kg | +2.8% |
| 4 | Turkiye | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 2.11 USD / kg | -28.2% |
| 5 | France | 2.35 USD / kg | 1.99 USD / kg | 2.87 USD / kg | -2.0% |
Latest Fresh Chard Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Chard wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 근대 ******** * *** ** ***** **** | 67.04 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | 근대 ******** * *************** ** | 7.55 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | 근대 ******** * *** ** ***** **** | 196.05 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | ACE*** ******* * ******* ********** * ***** | 7.69 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | 근대 ******** * *** ** ***** **** | 131.29 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupLeafy vegetable (beet family)
Scientific NameBeta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (syn. Beta vulgaris var. cicla)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Best performance under mild temperatures; semi-hardy and can tolerate light frosts.
- Prefers well-drained, fertile soils and consistent moisture; heat can reduce quality.
Main VarietiesGreen leaf / white or green petiole types (e.g., 'Fordhook Giant', 'Lucullus'), Red petiole (rhubarb/ruby types), Multicolor petiole mixes (rainbow types, e.g., 'Bright Lights')
Consumption Forms
- Cooked greens (sautéed, braised, soups/stews)
- Young leaves used raw in salads
- Ingredient in mixed leafy-vegetable products (fresh-cut where applicable)
Grading Factors
- Freshness and turgor (no wilting)
- Absence of decay and yellowing
- Clean leaves with minimal mechanical damage
- Petiole integrity (no crushing/splitting) and uniform bunch presentation
Planting to HarvestApproximately 50–70 days to maturity from direct sowing (often earlier for baby-leaf harvest), with repeated harvesting of outer leaves possible.
Market
Fresh chard (Swiss chard/leaf beet) is a leafy vegetable in the beet family that is typically marketed fresh and is highly cold-chain dependent. Global trade visibility is limited because chard is often grouped within broader “other vegetables, fresh or chilled” trade headings, although some jurisdictions (e.g., the EU Combined Nomenclature) explicitly identify chard (white beet) under a dedicated subheading. Production is geographically dispersed across open-field and protected-culture systems, which tends to support mostly regional supply rather than long-distance, intercontinental shipping. The most material global trade risks are microbiological food-safety incidents common to leafy vegetables and rapid quality loss when temperature and humidity targets are missed.
Specification
Major VarietiesFordhook Giant, Lucullus, Bright Lights, Ruby Chard, Rhubarb Chard, Rainbow Chard
Physical Attributes
- Large green leaves with prominent midribs/petioles; petiole color varies by cultivar (white/green/red/yellow/orange/pink).
- Sold as bunched leaves with intact petioles or as baby-leaf components in salad mixes.
Compositional Metrics
- Oxalic acid is naturally present in chard leaves (relevant for some buyer/consumer specifications).
Packaging
- Commonly packed as bunches in lined or closed cartons/boxes to reduce moisture loss during cold storage and distribution.
- High-humidity handling is used to limit wilting; avoid prolonged wetting that can accelerate deterioration.
ProcessingWhen used in minimally processed (cut) leafy-vegetable products, hygienic washing/sanitation and rapid cooling are critical due to microbiological hazard sensitivity in leafy vegetables.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (often multiple pickings of outer leaves) -> field heat removal/rapid cooling -> bunching/packing -> refrigerated storage and distribution -> retail/foodservice.
Demand Drivers
- Retail and foodservice demand for cooking greens and mixed leafy-vegetable assortments where chard can substitute for or complement spinach.
Temperature
- Very cold, high-humidity storage is recommended (commonly cited around 0°C with ~95–100% RH); ethylene exposure can accelerate yellowing/senescence.
Shelf Life
- Typical cold-storage holding time is about 10–14 days under optimal temperature and humidity management; quality loss accelerates quickly if product wilts or warms.
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh leafy vegetables are repeatedly implicated in global microbiological food-safety incidents; contamination can occur from field water/soil inputs through packing and handling steps, and events can trigger immediate recalls and trade disruptions. Fresh chard shares these leafy-vegetable risk pathways when consumed raw or minimally processed.Apply Codex-aligned GAP/GMP and hygienic practice controls (water quality, sanitation, worker hygiene), strengthen traceability/lot coding, and maintain strict cold-chain to slow pathogen growth and quality loss.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumChard is highly perishable and prone to rapid wilting and yellowing if temperature and humidity are not tightly controlled, reducing sellable windows in export and wholesale channels.Pre-cool rapidly after harvest, maintain very cold storage with high RH, use moisture-retentive packaging/liners, and avoid ethylene sources during storage and transport.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs) and chemical contaminant expectations vary across markets; leafy vegetables can face border holds if residue monitoring and label/GAP adherence are weak.Operate residue-monitoring plans, align active substances with destination-market MRLs (including Codex where referenced), and maintain spray records and pre-harvest intervals.
Climate MediumHeat stress and moisture variability can reduce leaf quality and slow growth; extreme weather can disrupt harvest timing and increase quality defects and disease pressure in leafy-vegetable systems.Use planting-date management, shade/protected cultivation where needed, and irrigation scheduling to reduce stress and stabilize quality.
Sustainability
- Cold-chain energy use and refrigerant footprint (high perishability requires continuous refrigeration).
- Food loss risk from short shelf life (quality deterioration and shrink if humidity/temperature targets are missed).
- Water quality and sanitation in production/packing environments (linked to both sustainability and food-safety outcomes).
Labor & Social
- Seasonal field labor availability and worker safety in hand-harvested leafy-vegetable operations.
FAQ
How should fresh chard be stored and transported to preserve quality?Fresh chard is typically handled like other highly perishable leafy greens: it is rapidly cooled after harvest and kept very cold with high relative humidity to prevent wilting. FAO training materials summarize optimal storage around 0°C and 95–100% relative humidity with an approximate 10–14 day storage window under good conditions, and SARE postharvest guidance also warns chard is sensitive to ethylene exposure (which can accelerate deterioration).
What is the scientific name for Swiss chard used in technical references?Swiss chard is commonly referenced as a cultivated form of Beta vulgaris; Plants of the World Online (Kew) treats Beta vulgaris var. cicla as a synonym under Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, and “chard/leaf beet/silver beet” are common trade names for these leafy forms.
Why is food safety considered a top risk for fresh chard in trade?WHO/FAO expert work on microbiological hazards notes that fresh leafy vegetables are frequently associated with outbreaks because contamination can be introduced at multiple points from primary production through postharvest handling. Codex hygienic practice guidance for fresh fruits and vegetables emphasizes controlling these hazards through good agricultural and manufacturing practices, sanitation, and preventive controls across the supply chain.
Sources
Fresh Chard Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fresh Chard market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Serbia, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, Hong Kong, Ethiopia, Argentina, United Kingdom, South Korea, Thailand, Austria, Kenya, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Honduras, Costa Rica, Denmark, Peru, Morocco, Sweden, Senegal, Switzerland, Latvia, Kuwait, Chile, Czechia, Japan, Malaysia, Portugal, Uzbekistan, Israel, Slovakia, Greece, Andorra, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Norway, Guatemala, Uganda, Luxembourg, Nicaragua, Romania, Finland, Ukraine, Ireland, Dominican Republic, Qatar, Hungary, Vietnam, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Macao, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Armenia, Bahamas, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Macedonia, Slovenia, Maldives, Oman, Colombia, Lithuania, El Salvador, New Zealand, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Panama, Philippines, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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