Derived Products
Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi)
Last Updated
2026-08-02
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Fenugreek Leaf market coverage spans 37 countries.
- 94 exporter companies and 139 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 555 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-02.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf
Analyze 555 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf.
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Fenugreek Leaf to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf: Mexico (+44.5%), Pakistan (+39.7%), India (+24.9%).
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Fenugreek Leaf country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Fenugreek Leaf transaction unit prices: Pakistan (2.89 USD / kg), India (2.21 USD / kg), Mexico (2.13 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +24.9% | 407 | 1.23 USD / kg (164,199.7 kg) | 2.82 USD / kg (15,021.8 kg) | 2.79 USD / kg (13,418.5 kg) | 2.61 USD / kg (17,533.58 kg) | 1.89 USD / kg (116,156.104 kg) | 2.21 USD / kg (19,076.924 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +44.5% | 140 | 1.48 USD / kg (931 kg) | 1.38 USD / kg (9,884 kg) | 1.46 USD / kg (11,448.82 kg) | 2.51 USD / kg (28,678.84 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (29,879.04 kg) | 2.13 USD / kg (32,007.44 kg) | ||||||
| Pakistan | +39.7% | 7 | 3.66 USD / kg (12 kg) | 3.31 USD / kg (24 kg) | 3.17 USD / kg (9.6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.89 USD / kg (163.2 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +20.1% | 1 | 8.25 USD / kg (50.269 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Global Supply Chain Coverage
233 companies
94 exporters and 139 importers are mapped for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf.
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Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
94 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 94 total exporter companies in the Fresh Fenugreek Leaf supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetailTrade
Exporting Countries: Nepal
Supplying Products: Fresh Fenugreek Leaf
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Fenugreek Leaf
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Nepal
Supplying Products: Fresh Fenugreek Leaf, Fenugreek Powder, Fenugreek Seed +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Nepal, Yemen, Somalia, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Fresh Fenugreek Leaf, Fenugreek Seed, Coriander Seed +4
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Nepal
Supplying Products: Fresh Fenugreek Leaf, Fenugreek Powder, Flaxseed
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Global Exporter Coverage
94 companies
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Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
139 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: India
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
139 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Fenugreek Leaf
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Fenugreek Leaf wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Fenugreek Leaf wholesale unit prices: Nepal (0.37 USD / kg), India (0.12 USD / kg).
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2026-07-01 | Met**************** ***** * * ************ *********** ********* **** | 0.11 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | Met**************** ***** * * ************ *********** ************ **** | 0.17 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | Met**************** ***** * * ************ *********** ****** * **** | 0.71 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | Met**************** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ************ **** | 0.41 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupLeafy vegetable / culinary herb (Fabaceae)
Scientific NameTrigonella foenum-graecum L.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season crop in many production systems; commonly grown in rabi season conditions in South Asia
- Moderate to low rainfall preference; irrigation management is important for tender leaf quality
- Well-drained soils (loam to clay loam) commonly referenced for cultivation
Consumption Forms
- Cooked greens in curries, breads, and vegetable dishes
- Fresh herb/green used in small quantities for flavor
- Dried leaf seasoning supply chains (kasuri methi)
Grading Factors
- Freshness and turgidity (low wilting)
- Uniform green color (limited yellowing)
- Cleanliness (low soil/foreign matter)
- Freedom from pest/disease damage
- Minimal mechanical damage/bruising
Planting to HarvestFor greens, leaf cuttings may begin around 30 days after sowing; additional cuttings may follow (e.g., around 50 days) depending on agronomy, season, and market requirements.
Market
Fresh fenugreek leaf (methi) is a highly perishable leafy vegetable/herb traded mainly for immediate consumption, with demand concentrated in South Asia and in diaspora retail and foodservice channels. Production is widespread across the Indian subcontinent and also occurs in parts of the Middle East and North Africa, but leaf-specific global trade statistics are limited because shipments are often recorded under broader “fresh herbs/other vegetables” categories. Where long-distance trade occurs, it typically depends on rapid postharvest cooling and refrigerated logistics (often air freight) to preserve freshness. As a result, market outcomes are strongly shaped by cold-chain reliability, food-safety controls, and short shelf-life constraints rather than by standardized global grades.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLarge-scale cultivation of fenugreek as a culinary crop; fresh leaves are widely consumed domestically alongside seed production.
- PakistanCultivated and consumed as a leafy vegetable/herb; leaf trade data are typically not separated from broader leafy greens/herb categories.
- ChinaFenugreek is cultivated (crop-level); fresh-leaf production is mainly for local/regional use where consumed.
- EgyptCultivated within North Africa/Mediterranean production contexts; fresh-leaf market is largely local/regional.
- IranCultivated within West Asia; fresh-leaf use is primarily domestic/regional.
Supply Calendar
- India (rabi-season field production):Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarIndicative peak window inferred from typical rabi sowing (Oct–Nov) and subsequent leaf cuttings; exact seasonality varies by region and protected cultivation.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Tender green trifoliate leaves and soft stems; marketed as loose bunches or bagged greens
- Distinct bitter-aromatic profile; quality commonly judged by leaf turgidity, color, and cleanliness
Packaging
- Typically packed as bunches or loose leaves in ventilated crates/cartons for wholesale; retail often uses bags or punnets to reduce moisture loss
- High-humidity packaging is commonly used to limit wilting during chilled distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (cut greens) -> trimming/sorting -> washing (where practiced) -> draining -> rapid cooling -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail (short dwell time)
Demand Drivers
- Household cooking demand in South Asian cuisines
- Diaspora-driven demand through ethnic retail and South Asian/Middle Eastern restaurants
- Use as a fresh herb/green for cooked dishes and as an input for dried-leaf seasoning supply chains (kasuri methi)
Temperature
- Rapid removal of field heat and maintenance of a continuous cold chain are critical to slow respiration and reduce wilting in leafy greens/herbs
- High relative humidity during storage and transport helps limit moisture loss and quality shrink
Shelf Life
- Short shelf life: quality can deteriorate quickly (wilting/yellowing) if cooling is delayed or temperatures fluctuate during transit and retail handling
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh fenugreek leaves fall under the broader fresh leafy vegetable/herb category where microbial pathogens have been associated with outbreaks internationally; contamination risks can arise from water, animals, workers, and manure-based soil amendments, and can trigger shipment rejections, recalls, or import restrictions.Apply GAP/GHP aligned with Codex guidance for fresh fruits and vegetables and the fresh leafy vegetables annex; strengthen water management, worker hygiene, sanitation, traceability, and rapid cooling.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumEven with refrigeration, fresh fenugreek leaves are prone to fast quality loss (wilting and yellowing), making them sensitive to delays, temperature abuse, and long dwell times in wholesale/retail channels.Harvest at cooler times, pre-cool quickly, maintain high humidity, minimize handling damage, and shorten lead times (or prioritize regional sourcing when feasible).
Regulatory Compliance MediumInternational trade can be disrupted by non-compliance with pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs) and by phytosanitary import requirements for plant products, particularly for leafy vegetables/herbs with edible surfaces that may retain residues or contaminants.Use approved crop-protection programs, conduct residue monitoring against destination-market requirements (including Codex MRL references where applicable), and maintain phytosanitary documentation and pest-control programs aligned with ISPM principles.
Sustainability
- Postharvest loss/food waste risk driven by high perishability and cold-chain gaps
- Irrigation water quality management as a dual sustainability and food-safety priority for fresh leafy vegetables
FAQ
Are fresh fenugreek leaves treated as a fresh leafy vegetable/herb under Codex hygiene guidance?Yes. Codex’s Annex III on fresh leafy vegetables explicitly includes “fenugreek leaves” within the scope of leafy vegetables/herbs intended for consumption without further microbiocidal steps, and it provides risk-focused hygiene guidance for this category.
What is the scientific name for fenugreek used as fresh leaves (methi)?The commonly traded fenugreek used for fresh leaves is Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
How soon can fenugreek be harvested for greens after sowing?In production systems that take leaf cuttings, research trials have evaluated one cutting at about 30 days after sowing (and two cuttings at about 30 and 50 days after sowing), indicating that greens can be harvested relatively quickly after establishment.
Sources
Fresh Fenugreek Leaf Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: India, Nepal, Canada, Mexico, Bangladesh, Pakistan, United States, Australia, Maldives, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Bhutan, United Kingdom, Sweden, Malaysia, Georgia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan, Bahrain, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, France, Ghana, Ireland, Jordan, Kuwait, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Réunion, Russia
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