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Fresh Chives Germany Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Chive Powder, Dried Chives, Ranch Dressing
HS Code
070310
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Germany Fresh Chives market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 2 sampled export transactions for Germany are summarized.
  • 4 export partner companies and 4 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Chives in Germany.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-16.

Fresh Chives Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Germany

4 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Chives in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Chives export intelligence in Germany, including 2 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070310.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Chives in Germany

2 sampled Fresh Chives transactions in Germany include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Chives sampled transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2025-12-23: 6.76 USD / kg, 2025-10-23: 8.10 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-12-23CHI** ***** * ******** ***** ****** ************* ******* ** ******* ***** ********* **** *** ******** ** ********** ******** ************** * ** *****6.76 USD / kg (Germany) (United States)
2025-10-23CHI** ***** * ******** ***** ****** ************* ******* ** ******* ***** ********* *** *** ******** ** ********** ******** ************** ** *****8.10 USD / kg (Germany) (United States)

Top Fresh Chives Export Suppliers and Companies in Germany

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 4 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Chives in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Retail
Germany Export Partner Coverage
4 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Germany export network depth for Fresh Chives.
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Chives in Germany (HS Code 070310)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Chives export volume and value in Germany to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202490,138,93059,160,363 USD
202377,823,17763,628,106 USD
202279,402,67447,172,201 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Chives Exports from Germany (HS Code 070310) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Chives exports from Germany.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands7,953,2478,581,513.85 USD
2United Kingdom2,497,2915,489,695.148 USD
3France13,674,9304,870,253.141 USD
4Italy8,121,6424,350,776.545 USD
5Denmark2,157,6004,027,797.463 USD

Fresh Chives Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Germany: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

4 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Chives in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 19.7% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Chives in Germany

5 sampled Fresh Chives import transactions in Germany provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Chives sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2026-02-24: 5.17 USD / kg, 2026-02-23: 5.23 USD / kg, 2026-02-20: 5.23 USD / kg, 2026-02-03: 5.24 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 5.27 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-02-24CHI***5.17 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-23CHI***5.23 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-20CHI***5.23 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-03CHI***5.24 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-02CHI***5.27 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Chives Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Germany

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 4 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Chives in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Germany Import Partner Coverage
4 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Chives in Germany.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Chives importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Germany.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Chives in Germany (HS Code 070310)

Track 3 years of Fresh Chives import volume and value in Germany to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
2024236,312,583237,685,786 USD
2023258,223,541282,965,642 USD
2022226,221,069181,077,679 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Chives to Germany (HS Code 070310) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Chives to Germany.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands48,483,67750,015,428.598 USD
2Spain61,632,488.14641,081,786.078 USD
3France10,288,07819,355,657.752 USD
4Italy9,018,17611,971,756.751 USD
5Poland12,990,37510,574,117.828 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh chives in Germany are primarily a domestic-consumption herb market supplied through a mix of domestic horticulture and intra-EU sourcing. Product is typically sold as cut chives in small retail packs and also as potted “living herbs,” with supermarkets, discounters, and foodservice as key demand channels. As a highly perishable leafy herb, quality outcomes depend on rapid cooling, humidity management, and uninterrupted chilled distribution. Market access and continuity risks are dominated by EU pesticide-residue compliance expectations and rapid enforcement via official controls and alert systems.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with domestic production and intra-EU sourcing
Domestic RoleEveryday culinary herb for household and foodservice use
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityYear-round retail availability supported by protected cultivation and intra-EU sourcing; domestic field supply typically peaks in warmer months.

Specification

Primary VarietyCommon chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Secondary Variety
  • Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) — distinct herb variant when offered
Physical Attributes
  • Bright green color; minimal yellowing or discoloration
  • Firm, turgid leaves with low wilting
  • No sliminess, decay, or off-odors
  • Uniform cut length and low foreign matter
Grades
  • Buyer specifications typically emphasize freshness (turgor), absence of decay, and uniform presentation (cut length/pack weight).
Packaging
  • Small sealed retail packs (film bag/sleeve or tray with film)
  • Bunched cut chives with band and sleeve (wholesale/foodservice formats vary by buyer)
  • Potted chives in retail herb pots (separate from cut-herb lines)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest/cutting → sorting and trimming → packing → rapid cooling → chilled transport → wholesale/retail distribution
Temperature
  • Refrigerated handling is critical to slow wilting and preserve sensory quality during distribution in Germany.
Atmosphere Control
  • Humidity management and ventilation help reduce dehydration and condensation-related spoilage in packed chives.
Shelf Life
  • Short shelf life; quality degrades quickly with dehydration, crushing, or temperature abuse.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighPesticide-residue non-compliance (MRL exceedance) on fresh herbs can trigger border detention/rejection or rapid market withdrawal/recall in Germany, with reputational damage amplified through EU alert systems.Operate an EU-MRL-aligned pesticide program with pre-harvest intervals, supplier audit controls, and a routine residue testing plan for each supplying production unit and season.
Food Safety MediumFresh herbs can carry microbiological contamination risks; inadequate hygiene during harvesting/packing and temperature abuse in distribution can lead to spoilage or food-safety incidents and rapid delisting by German buyers.Implement HACCP-based hygiene controls, verify water and sanitation practices at packing, and maintain strict chilled-chain monitoring with documented corrective actions.
Logistics MediumChives are highly sensitive to dehydration and crushing; cold-chain breaks or delays can quickly convert into high shrink rates and customer complaints in Germany’s retail and foodservice channels.Use validated pack designs, humidity control, and data-logged temperature monitoring from pack-out to delivery; set tight transit-time SLAs with carriers.
Labor And Social MediumLabor-rights and subcontracting risks in horticulture supply chains may create compliance and reputational exposure for German importers covered by LkSG due-diligence expectations.Map tier-1 suppliers, require documented grievance mechanisms and worker protections, and run risk-based social audits aligned to German due-diligence guidance where applicable.
Sustainability
  • Energy and emissions footprint considerations for protected (potentially heated) herb production supporting year-round availability in Germany.
  • Packaging waste and recyclability expectations for small retail herb packs under German/EU packaging frameworks.
Labor & Social
  • Migrant and seasonal labor risk themes in horticulture supply chains servicing Germany, including subcontracting and working-condition oversight.
  • Importer due-diligence expectations for large companies under Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
Standards
  • GLOBALG.A.P.
  • GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP
  • IFS Food
  • BRCGS Food Safety

FAQ

What is the single biggest compliance risk for fresh chives sold in Germany?Pesticide-residue exceedances are typically the most disruptive risk because EU maximum residue limits (MRLs) are strictly enforced and non-compliance can lead to detention/rejection and rapid withdrawal or recall, often visible through EU rapid alert channels.
What traceability is expected for fresh chives in the German market?EU General Food Law requires traceability across the supply chain (at least one step back and one step forward). In practice, German buyers commonly expect lot or batch identification that links each pack to the supplier and packing/harvest information to enable rapid withdrawal if needed.
Are phytosanitary steps relevant when supplying fresh chives to Germany from non-EU origins?They can be. Under EU plant health and official controls rules, certain plant products entering the EU from non-EU countries may require a phytosanitary certificate and may be subject to checks at a Border Control Post with pre-notification in TRACES NT, depending on the applicable product category and current import conditions.

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