Parent Product
Fresh Spinach
Last Updated
2026-07-03
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach market coverage spans 22 countries.
- 41 exporter companies and 35 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 128 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 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 2026-07-03.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach
Analyze 128 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach.
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach: Vietnam (+223.3%), France (-73.3%), India (-47.9%).
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach transaction unit prices: Vietnam (6.47 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -47.9% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.85 USD / kg (50 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +223.3% | 108 | - (-) | 7.44 USD / kg (399.2 kg) | 6.67 USD / kg (449.2 kg) | 7.29 USD / kg (424.2 kg) | 6.29 USD / kg (602.6 kg) | 6.47 USD / kg (634.2 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | - | 4 | - (-) | 0.25 USD / kg (16,790 kg) | 1.35 USD / kg (33,163 kg) | - (-) | 1.57 USD / kg (16,635 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.79 USD / kg (18,141.859 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | - | 4 | - (-) | 6.72 USD / kg (-) | 11.58 USD / kg (55,230 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (1,080 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 2 | - (-) | 0.62 USD / kg (26,500 kg) | 0.43 USD / kg (26,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Portugal | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.66 USD / kg (17,940 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | -73.3% | 1 | 0.45 USD / kg (506.3 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | - | 1 | 6.14 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Global Supply Chain Coverage
76 companies
41 exporters and 35 importers are mapped for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
41 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 41 total exporter companies in the Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Fresh Spinach, Fresh Chicory, Fresh Organic Spinach +1
(Georgia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, Russia
Supplying Products: Raw Hazelnut, Fresh Dill, Fresh Spinach +4
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Kale, Fresh Spinach, Fresh Collard Greens +3
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Fresh Spinach, Watermelon Seeds, Bottle Gourd Seed +4
(Austria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Grocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Retail
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Fresh Bell Pepper, Dried Sponge Gourd, Fresh Spinach +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Ecuador, United States, Russia, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Sweet Corn, Fresh Spinach, Frozen Kale +5
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Global Exporter Coverage
41 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
35 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 35 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-23
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bhutan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-18
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Austria, Germany, Poland, Romania, Netherlands
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Iraq, Lithuania, Austria, Hungary, Macedonia, Oman
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
35 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach wholesale unit prices: France (2.89 USD / kg), Thailand (0.33 USD / kg), India (0.12 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | - | - | 3.03 USD / kg | 2.89 USD / kg | 2.88 USD / kg | 2.89 USD / kg | ||||||
| India | - | - | - | 0.14 USD / kg | 0.11 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | ||||||
| Poland | 1.21 USD / kg | 1.26 USD / kg | 1.38 USD / kg | 1.47 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| Thailand | 0.45 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.55 USD / kg | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.51 USD / kg | 0.33 USD / kg | ||||||
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupLeafy vegetable
Scientific NameSpinacia oleracea
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season horticultural crop grown widely in temperate and subtropical regions; quality and shelf-life outcomes are highly sensitive to preharvest hygiene and postharvest temperature management.
- Frequently supplied as bunched product or as baby-leaf for fresh-cut processing; downstream cold-chain requirements are strict due to high perishability.
Main VarietiesFlat-leaf (smooth-leaf), Savoy, Semi-savoy
Consumption Forms
- Fresh (bunched, loose-leaf, baby-leaf salads)
- Cooked (steamed, sautéed, soups)
- Processed (frozen/preserved forms; purees and ingredients in prepared foods)
Grading Factors
- Uniform green color (avoid yellowing)
- Full turgor (avoid wilting)
- Clean leaves (low soil/foreign matter)
- Freedom from serious damage and decay
Market
Fresh flat-leaf spinach is a highly perishable leafy vegetable that tends to trade in relatively short, regional lanes and in value-added "fresh-cut" (washed/bagged) formats alongside bulk/bunched product. In UN Comtrade-reported trade for HS 070970 (spinach, fresh or chilled), China, the United States, Italy, Mexico, Spain and the Netherlands appear among the leading export origins by value in 2024. Major import demand is concentrated in North America and Europe, with the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany among the largest importers by value in 2024. Food-safety performance, cold-chain execution, and compliance with residue/contaminant requirements (including nitrates in the EU) are persistent determinants of market access and price stability.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaLeading exporter by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 (spinach, fresh or chilled) in 2024.
- United StatesAmong the top exporters by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
- ItalyAmong the top exporters by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
- MexicoAmong the top exporters by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024; also a major supplier to the United States market by value/quantity.
- SpainAmong the top exporters by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
- NetherlandsAmong the top exporters by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLargest importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
- CanadaAmong the top importers by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
- United KingdomAmong the top importers by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
- GermanyAmong the top importers by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024.
- MexicoAmong the top importers by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024 (reflecting regional trade and re-export/processing-linked movements).
- NetherlandsAmong the top importers by value in UN Comtrade/WITS for HS 070970 in 2024 (often serving as a European logistics/distribution node).
Specification
Major VarietiesFlat-leaf (smooth-leaf), Savoy, Semi-savoy
Physical Attributes
- Uniformly green leaves; yellowing is avoided in harvest selection and grading
- Leaves should be fully turgid, fairly clean, and free from serious damage
- Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene, which can accelerate yellowing
Compositional Metrics
- Nitrate content can be a compliance parameter in some markets; the EU sets a maximum level for fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) of 3,500 mg NO3/kg (with an exception noted for fresh spinach for processing transported directly in bulk from field to processing plant).
Grades
- U.S. grade standards (as commonly referenced in commercial handling guidance): Bunched — U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 2; Leaves — U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1, Commercial.
Packaging
- Bulk cartons/crates for bunched or loose-leaf shipments with high-humidity protection to minimize wilting
- Prewashed/fresh-cut spinach commonly uses package films selected to maintain low O2 and elevated CO2 (modified-atmosphere packaging) to slow yellowing and quality loss
ProcessingControlled/modified-atmosphere handling can provide moderate benefit; UC Davis notes atmospheres of ~7–10% O2 and ~5–10% CO2 and that package films for prewashed spinach may target ~1–3% O2 and ~8–10% CO2.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (bunched or baby-leaf) -> rapid cooling -> cleaning/sorting -> refrigerated transport -> (optional) washing/fresh-cut processing -> packaging (often MAP for prewashed) -> cold-chain distribution -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Convenience demand for prewashed, ready-to-eat salad greens
- Household and foodservice demand for quick-cooking leafy vegetables
- Year-round retail programs supported by counter-seasonal/regional sourcing where feasible
Temperature
- Optimum storage temperature guidance: 0°C (32°F) with high relative humidity (95–98%) is recommended for quality retention
- Spinach is highly perishable and quality deterioration accelerates at common distribution temperatures (e.g., 5–10°C) versus near-0°C cold chain
- Avoid mixed loads with ethylene-producing commodities (e.g., apples, melons, tomatoes) due to spinach sensitivity to exogenous ethylene
Atmosphere Control
- Controlled/modified atmospheres can slow yellowing; UC Davis notes ~7–10% O2 and ~5–10% CO2 offer moderate benefit
- Prewashed spinach packaging films may be selected to maintain ~1–3% O2 and ~8–10% CO2
Shelf Life
- Under optimal conditions, UC Davis notes spinach will not maintain good quality for more than ~2 weeks; wilting, yellowing, and decay commonly increase beyond ~10–14 days
- Shelf-life risk is amplified by temperature abuse, physical damage, and ethylene exposure
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh spinach (including bagged product) has a documented history of severe foodborne illness events; pathogen contamination can trigger rapid recalls, import disruptions, and sustained demand shocks for leafy greens programs.Implement and verify GAP/GMP controls (water, soil amendments, hygiene), maintain robust traceability/recall readiness, and align buyer specifications with preventive control and testing programs consistent with Codex and key market regulations.
Cold Chain MediumSpinach is highly perishable; temperature abuse and ethylene exposure accelerate yellowing, wilting and decay, narrowing saleable windows and increasing shrink in export lanes.Design logistics around near-0°C cold chain, high humidity protection, careful handling to reduce damage, and strict ethylene segregation.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMarket access can be constrained by contaminant and residue requirements; for example, the EU sets maximum nitrate levels for fresh spinach, and failure to meet such limits can result in rejections and reputational damage.Use nutrient management plans and harvest timing strategies to reduce nitrate risk, and maintain residue/contaminant monitoring and documentation aligned to destination-market rules.
Labor Safety MediumLeafy-vegetable production and packing can involve significant OSH exposure (manual labor strain, agrochemical exposure, machinery and cold-room hazards); weak safety management increases incident risk and potential supply disruption.Adopt OSH management aligned to ILO guidance, including training, PPE, safe chemical handling, and incident reporting/continuous improvement.
Sustainability
- Nitrogen management and nitrate accumulation/contaminant compliance scrutiny (e.g., EU maximum levels for nitrates in fresh spinach)
- Packaging footprint from widespread use of plastic films/bags in fresh-cut and MAP spinach formats
- Cold-chain energy intensity for a short-shelf-life product category
Labor & Social
- Occupational safety and health risks in agriculture (including pesticide and machinery-related hazards) and the need for effective OSH management systems
- Reliance on seasonal and migrant labor in many horticultural supply chains can increase vulnerability to poor working and living conditions if not well governed
FAQ
What HS code is commonly used to track international trade in fresh spinach?A commonly used code is HS 070970, described in UN Comtrade/WITS as “Spinach, fresh or chilled,” which is used for global import/export statistics.
Which countries are leading exporters and importers of fresh spinach in recent UN Comtrade-reported trade?In UN Comtrade/WITS HS 070970 data for 2024, leading exporters by value include China, the United States, Italy, Mexico, Spain and the Netherlands, while leading importers by value include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany.
What storage conditions are typically targeted to preserve fresh spinach quality in trade?UC Davis postharvest guidance lists an optimum storage temperature of 0°C (32°F) with 95–98% relative humidity, noting spinach is highly perishable and commonly shows increased wilting, yellowing and decay beyond about 10–14 days (and not more than about 2 weeks) under storage.
Why is food safety considered a critical risk for spinach trade programs?Spinach has been linked to severe foodborne illness events, including a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak tied to fresh bagged spinach (CDC); Codex also emphasizes controlling microbial hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables through good agricultural and manufacturing practices.
Sources
Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
Ukraine
Italy
Liberia
Poland
United Arab Emirates
Belgium
Bhutan
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Chile
France
Ireland
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