Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Fresh Bitter Melon
HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 26 exporter companies and 26 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 219 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon
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Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon: Honduras (-59.8%), Mexico (-15.2%).
Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon transaction unit prices: Mexico (0.95 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | -15.2% | 191 | 0.70 USD / kg (83,427.33 kg) | 0.71 USD / kg (193,278.72 kg) | 0.70 USD / kg (197,594.959 kg) | 0.60 USD / kg (44,692.9 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (70,338.14 kg) | 0.95 USD / kg (35,884.671 kg) | ||||||
| Honduras | -59.8% | 27 | 0.87 USD / kg (17,920 kg) | 0.94 USD / kg (149,489 kg) | 0.87 USD / kg (83,620 kg) | 0.66 USD / kg (152,030 kg) | 0.53 USD / kg (114,860 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Global Supply Chain Coverage
52 companies
26 exporters and 26 importers are mapped for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon.
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Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
26 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Honduras)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Okra, Fresh Eggplant, Fresh Kabocha Squash +4
(Honduras)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-15
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Okra, Fresh Eggplant, Fresh Lime +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Bitter Melon, Fresh Squash, Fresh Eggplant +5
(Honduras)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-03
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Eggplant, Fresh Bitter Melon, Fresh Pumpkin +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Oman, Sudan
Supplying Products: Sorghum Grain, Dried Okra, Bottle Gourd Seed +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingRetail
Exporting Countries: United States, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Papaya, Fresh Butternut Squash, Fresh Garcinia Atroviridis +5
Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Global Exporter Coverage
26 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon (HS Code 070999) in 2024
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| 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 Chinese Bitter Melon Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
26 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-27
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
26 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon (HS Code 070999) in 2024
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| 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 Chinese Bitter Melon Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon
Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon wholesale unit prices: Taiwan (1.71 USD / kg), Thailand (0.70 USD / kg), India (0.35 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | - | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.35 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 0.88 USD / kg | 1.02 USD / kg | 0.88 USD / kg | 1.36 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 0.70 USD / kg | ||||||
| Taiwan | 2.11 USD / kg | 2.28 USD / kg | 2.19 USD / kg | 2.32 USD / kg | 2.64 USD / kg | 1.71 USD / kg |
Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 苦瓜-*** * ***** ** | 1.65 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 苦瓜-*** * ***** *** | 1.42 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 苦瓜-*** * ***** *** | 1.64 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | 苦瓜-*** * ***** *** | 1.55 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | มะร**** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 0.27 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCucurbit vegetable (gourd family)
Scientific NameMomordica charantia L.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warm tropical to subtropical growing conditions; frost-sensitive climbing vine typically cultivated as an annual in temperate zones
- Requires effective pest management for cucurbit fruit flies and other cucurbit pests/diseases in many production areas
Main VarietiesLong-fruited ‘Chinese’ market types, Shorter/spinier ‘Indian’ market types
Consumption Forms
- Fresh vegetable for cooking (sliced, stir-fried, soups)
- Pickled/canned/dehydrated products in some markets
Grading Factors
- Shape and size uniformity
- Uniform green surface color (minimize yellowing/overmaturity)
- Freedom from insect damage, disease symptoms, and mechanical injury
- Firmness/turgidity (avoid shriveling and softening)
Market
Fresh Chinese bitter melon (bitter gourd; Momordica charantia) is a specialty cucurbit vegetable traded primarily for fresh consumption, with production and consumption centered in Asia (notably India and China) and additional demand in diaspora markets. International trade is comparatively niche and often difficult to isolate in official statistics because bitter melon is frequently reported under broad HS “other vegetables” groupings rather than a unique global code line. Quality is highly sensitive to temperature and time, creating strong dependence on rapid handling and cold-chain continuity for export-grade fruit. Phytosanitary risk from cucurbit fruit flies and postharvest quality loss (yellowing, decay, chilling injury) are key constraints on scalable long-distance trade.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Specification
Major VarietiesLong-fruited ‘Chinese’ bitter melon types (fresh market), Shorter, more spiny ‘Indian’ bitter gourd types (fresh market)
Physical Attributes
- Elongated, ridged/warty exterior; harvested and traded at immature green stage for best eating and appearance quality
- Rapid color change (green to yellow/orange) with advancing maturity, which is typically undesirable in fresh-market trade
Compositional Metrics
- Very low ethylene production reported at 10–20°C in postharvest studies; quality is strongly temperature-dependent
- Chilling injury symptoms (pitting, discoloration, decay) reported after extended storage at ~7.5°C in postharvest research
Grades
- Commercial grading commonly emphasizes shape, size, uniformity of green color, and freedom from defects (including insect damage, disease, mechanical injury, and yellowing/overmaturity).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest at immature green stage → field sorting → packhouse grading → rapid cooling/high-humidity holding → refrigerated distribution → retail (often ethnic/specialty channels)
Demand Drivers
- Culinary demand in East, South, and Southeast Asian cuisines
- Diaspora-market retail and foodservice demand in importing regions
- Interest in functional-food and health-positioned uses discussed in scientific literature (distinct from regulated medical claims)
Temperature
- Postharvest research indicates quality is best maintained around 10–12.5°C; storage near ~7.5°C for extended periods can trigger chilling injury, while warmer holding (e.g., ~15°C) accelerates yellowing and seed development.
Shelf Life
- In controlled postharvest experiments, fruits were stored up to ~14 days; maintaining appearance and minimizing yellowing/decay depends strongly on temperature and humidity management.
Risks
Phytosanitary Pests HighCucurbit fruit flies (notably the melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae) are widely distributed and reported as major pests of bitter gourd; infestations can cause severe field losses and create quarantine risk for fresh exports, increasing the likelihood of shipment rejection or market-access restrictions.Implement integrated pest management (field sanitation, baiting/trapping, resistant/tolerant varieties where available) and align pre-export inspection/treatment protocols with destination phytosanitary requirements.
Cold Chain And Quality MediumFresh bitter melon is highly sensitive to temperature mismanagement: extended low-temperature storage can induce chilling injury, while warmer holding accelerates yellowing, softening, and decay—reducing marketable shelf life in long-distance trade.Target evidence-based storage temperatures (around 10–12.5°C where appropriate) with high humidity, minimize dwell time, and use rapid turnover for export-grade lots.
Data Transparency LowTrade and market analytics can be unreliable because bitter melon is frequently recorded under aggregated HS ‘other vegetables’ categories, limiting the ability to benchmark global exporters/importers or verify market size with official statistics.Triangulate using customs-line detail where available, importer shipment records, and buyer-level procurement data rather than relying solely on aggregated HS statistics.
Sustainability
- Food-loss risk from rapid postharvest quality deterioration (yellowing, shriveling, decay) if cold chain and humidity are poorly managed
- Pesticide stewardship and residue compliance expectations for export programs
FAQ
What is the scientific name for fresh bitter melon (Chinese bitter melon)?The accepted scientific name is Momordica charantia L., a cucurbit (gourd-family) species.
What storage temperatures help maintain fresh bitter melon quality in trade?Postharvest research reports best quality retention around 10–12.5°C, with chilling injury developing after extended storage near ~7.5°C and faster yellowing/seed development at warmer temperatures (e.g., ~15°C).
Why are fruit flies a major trade risk for bitter melon?Cucurbit fruit flies such as Bactrocera cucurbitae are documented as major pests of bitter gourd and can cause severe crop losses; because they are quarantine pests in many destinations, evidence of infestation can block market access or lead to shipment rejection.
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Fresh Chinese Bitter Melon Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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