Derived Products
Maca Extract, Maca Powder
Last Updated
2026-07-03
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Maca Root market coverage spans 11 countries.
- 25 exporter companies and 21 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 21 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 2026-07-03.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Maca Root
Analyze 21 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Maca Root.
Fresh Maca Root Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Maca Root to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Maca Root: Vietnam (+138.1%), Guatemala (-7.6%).
Fresh Maca Root Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Maca Root transaction unit prices: Guatemala (11.50 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 | - | 9 | 1.08 USD / kg (190 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Guatemala | -7.6% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 11.50 USD / kg (21 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +138.1% | 8 | - (-) | 10.00 USD / kg (2,154.6 kg) | - (-) | 12.50 USD / kg (11,941.02 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 3 | - (-) | 3.32 USD / kg (1,800 kg) | 0.46 USD / kg (300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Maca Root Global Supply Chain Coverage
46 companies
25 exporters and 21 importers are mapped for Fresh Maca Root.
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Fresh Maca Root Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
25 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Maca Root. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Maca Root Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 25 total exporter companies in the Fresh Maca Root supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Portugal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogistics
Exporting Countries: Brazil
Supplying Products: Fresh Maca Root, Fresh Pear
(Portugal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Brazil
Supplying Products: Fresh Maca Root, Fresh Pear, Fresh Apple
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Brazil, Ecuador
Supplying Products: Maca Powder, Fresh Maca Root, Organic Nutrient Powder +1
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, Portugal, India, Colombia, Ireland, Netherlands, El Salvador, Morocco, Bolivia, Mozambique
Supplying Products: Fresh Apple, Fresh Maca Root, Trisodium phosphate +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, United States
Supplying Products: Sichuan Pepper, Fresh Maca Root, Dried Camomile +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Fresh Maca Root Global Exporter Coverage
25 companies
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Fresh Maca Root Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
21 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Maca Root demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Maca Root Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United States, India, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Austria, Kenya, Canada, Indonesia
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-03
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
Global Importer Coverage
21 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Maca Root.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Maca Root
Fresh Maca Root Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Maca Root wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Maca Root wholesale unit prices: Taiwan (9.83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6.34 USD / kg | 6.03 USD / kg | 5.52 USD / kg | 7.70 USD / kg | 7.74 USD / kg | 9.83 USD / kg |
Fresh Maca Root Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan | 7.43 USD / kg | 1.58 USD / kg | 16.06 USD / kg | +8.1% |
Latest Fresh Maca Root Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Maca Root wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 馬加 * ***** ** | 4.44 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 馬加 * ***** ** | 12.55 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 馬加 * ***** ** | 4.74 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | 馬加 * ***** ** | 6.26 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | 馬加 * ***** ** | 1.58 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAndean root vegetable (Brassicaceae; hypocotyl-root crop)
Scientific NameLepidium meyenii Walp.
Growing Conditions
- High-altitude puna cultivation around 3,900–4,500 m.a.s.l.
- Cool temperatures (INIA reference values include mean ~7°C; minima below 0°C are typical for the zone)
- Rainfall-linked production calendar; sowing aligned to the onset of rains
- Loose, organic-matter-containing soils; soil-rest/rotation practices emphasized in Peruvian agronomic guidance
Main VarietiesYellow (most common commercial phenotype/ecotype in many references), Red, Black, White, Purple/Morado, Grey/Gris
Consumption Forms
- Fresh cooked (e.g., baked/boiled) in local consumption contexts
- Dried whole hypocotyl/root for storage and transport
- Milled powders (including gelatinized powders) used as food ingredients and dietary supplements
Grading Factors
- Ecotype/color segregation (e.g., yellow, red, black) for differentiated lots
- Root firmness/maturity at harvest (end of vegetative period)
- Freedom from pest/disease damage and rot
- Cleanliness and moisture control for lots destined for drying/processing
Planting to HarvestApproximately 210–250 days (about 7–8.5 months) from sowing to root harvest in the main Peruvian high-Andes production system
Market
Fresh maca root (Lepidium meyenii) is a high-altitude Andean root crop with global trade significance driven largely by downstream dried/gelatinized powders and dietary-supplement demand rather than bulk fresh-vegetable trade. Production is highly concentrated in Peru’s central high Andes (notably Junín and Pasco), where cultivation occurs around 3,900–4,500 m.a.s.l. Export flows for fresh maca have historically been small and destination-concentrated, while processed forms reach a wider set of markets. Key market dynamics include supply sensitivity to high-altitude climate variability, origin/quality differentiation (e.g., ecotype colors and protected origin), and recurring authenticity/adulteration concerns in processed products.
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term (post-1990s global commercialization))Strong long-term expansion in processed maca products (powders, gelatinized forms, supplements), with fresh-root trade remaining comparatively niche
Major Producing Countries
- PeruCore production in the central Andes; INIA technical guidance cites Junín (~45%) and Pasco (~35%) as principal production areas within Peru, with smaller shares elsewhere.
Major Exporting Countries
- PeruDominant exporter of maca in fresh and processed forms; Peru also maintains protected-origin positioning for “Maca Junín-Pasco”.
Major Importing Countries
- Hong KongCited as the leading destination for Peru’s fresh maca exports in 2015 (share-based reporting from Peru’s agriculture ministry via Agencia Andina).
- ChinaCited as a major destination for Peru’s fresh maca exports in 2015 (Agencia Andina reporting) and a key market for processed maca demand in multiple Peru trade reports.
- VietnamCited among the top destinations for Peru’s fresh maca exports in 2015 (Agencia Andina reporting).
Supply Calendar
- Peru (Junín–Pasco high Andes; Meseta del Bombón and surrounding puna zones):Apr, May, Jun, JulIndicative harvest window inferred from INIA’s sowing guidance (Sep–Nov) and a 210–250 day / ~7–8.5 month vegetative period to root harvest; timing varies with rainfall patterns and local practice.
Specification
Major VarietiesYellow (ecotype/phenotype), Red (ecotype/phenotype), Black (ecotype/phenotype), White (ecotype, reported in Peruvian agronomic sources), Purple/Morado (ecotype, reported in Peruvian agronomic sources), Grey/Gris (ecotype, reported in Peruvian agronomic sources)
Physical Attributes
- Edible storage organ is a hypocotyl fused with a small taproot, often described as turnip-like
- External color varies by ecotype (commonly yellow, also red and black among other color types)
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer/processor QC for maca powders commonly targets glucosinolate profiles as authentication and quality markers (notably glucotropaeolin and related glucosinolates) and may use chromatographic fingerprinting and spectroscopy for fraud detection
- Peruvian agronomic references report dry-basis nutrient composition figures (e.g., protein and mineral/vitamin content) that are sometimes used in product positioning, but commercial specifications typically focus more on identity, cleanliness, moisture, and authenticity for export channels
Packaging
- Fresh roots: typically cleaned and packed to minimize mechanical damage and moisture-related spoilage; export consignments may be sorted by ecotype/color and size per buyer programs
- Processed trade (common in global channels): dried roots or milled powder packed in moisture-barrier bags/drums with traceability documentation and identity testing protocols
ProcessingRoots are commonly dried post-harvest for long storage and downstream milling; Peru agronomic sources describe sun-drying or solar-dryer approaches as standard stabilization stepsProcessed supply chains often include gelatinization/thermal processing before milling for certain powder specifications, creating differentiated ingredient grades in trade
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- High-altitude cultivation (puna) → harvest at end of vegetative period → cleaning/sorting (often by ecotype/color) → (optional but common) drying stabilization → packing for transport → export distribution → downstream milling/gelatinization for ingredient and supplement uses
Demand Drivers
- Dietary supplement and functional-food demand for maca-derived products (powders, extracts) supporting international trade pull beyond local fresh consumption
- Origin differentiation and protected-origin signaling (e.g., Maca Junín-Pasco appellation) influencing premium positioning in some channels
Shelf Life
- Dried maca hypocotyls can be stored for extended periods (reported as years under traditional drying/storage practices), which supports long-distance trade in stabilized forms
- Fresh maca is consumed locally and can be cooked (e.g., baked) but is less central to global bulk trade than dried/powdered forms
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal supply (and origin-credibility) for maca is strongly concentrated in Peru’s central high Andes, with key producing zones in Junín and Pasco and a protected-origin core (Maca Junín-Pasco) defined at ~3,950–4,450 m.a.s.l. This concentration makes international availability and price formation vulnerable to localized climatic shocks, agronomic constraints, and policy/IP enforcement actions tied to origin labeling.Secure multi-season contracts within multiple Peruvian producing provinces, maintain buffer stocks in stabilized (dried/gelatinized) forms, and require documented traceability/identity testing aligned to buyer specifications.
Climate MediumMaca production is conducted at extreme altitudes with low temperatures and defined rainfall windows; harvest timing is sensitive to weather (including the need to harvest without rain events), and climate variability can disrupt yields and post-harvest drying conditions.Use weather-index monitoring for key puna zones, diversify sourcing across micro-regions within the production plateau, and prioritize drying/solar-dryer capacity to reduce dependence on favorable outdoor drying windows.
Product Integrity MediumProcessed maca products (powders and supplements derived from roots) face documented risks of adulteration and mislabeling (e.g., substitution/spiking), driving increased need for analytical authentication (chromatographic glucosinolate profiling, spectroscopy, and related methods). Even when trading fresh roots, downstream fraud risk can impact brand, compliance, and customer trust for maca-based product lines.Implement supplier qualification with batch-level identity testing (e.g., glucosinolate profiling and/or spectroscopy screening), require chain-of-custody documentation, and audit labeling claims for origin and product form.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMaca is subject to origin-signaling regimes (e.g., the internationally registered appellation “Maca Junín-Pasco” covering fresh and dried goods) and to heightened scrutiny around claims and product identity in supplement markets. Non-compliant origin labeling or unsupported claims can trigger enforcement, delisting, or reputational damage.Separate origin claims from generic maca claims, ensure legal review of labels/claims by destination-market requirements, and verify eligibility before using protected-origin terms.
Pests And Diseases MediumPeruvian agronomic guidance identifies multiple production threats (e.g., aphids, weevils/borers, downy mildew, and smut-like diseases) that can reduce yield and marketability, especially where crop rotation and field selection are mismanaged.Adopt integrated pest and disease management consistent with local agronomic recommendations, enforce rotation/rest practices, and use field-level monitoring to prevent quality downgrades.
Sustainability
- High-altitude climate exposure (frost, drought stress, rainfall variability) in puna production zones at ~3,900–4,500 m.a.s.l.
- Soil fertility depletion and land-rest requirements associated with maca cultivation cycles in fragile high-Andes ecosystems
- Pressure to expand cultivation into sensitive high-altitude landscapes as global demand rises for processed maca products
Labor & Social
- Biopiracy and traditional-knowledge concerns: Peru’s anti-biopiracy authorities report repeated patent-related cases involving maca and associated knowledge, requiring ongoing monitoring and legal opposition in foreign patent offices
- Origin rights and benefit-sharing sensitivities linked to protected-origin frameworks and long-standing indigenous/highland production traditions
FAQ
Where is fresh maca root primarily produced?Commercial production is concentrated in Peru’s central high Andes. Peru’s agronomic institute (INIA) describes core production zones around the Meseta del Bombón and nearby areas in the Junín and Pasco regions at roughly 3,900–4,500 meters above sea level.
What is the typical sowing and harvest timing for maca roots in the main producing region?Peru’s INIA guidance indicates sowing commonly occurs from September to November, and root harvest is carried out at the end of the vegetative period—about 210–250 days (roughly 7–8.5 months) after sowing—timed to avoid rainy conditions.
Which markets have been reported as key destinations for Peru’s fresh maca exports?Peru’s state news agency Andina, citing the agriculture ministry’s reporting for 2015, described Hong Kong as the main destination for fresh maca exports, followed by China and Vietnam.
Why do buyers often require authenticity testing for maca-based products?Scientific publications describe economically motivated adulteration risks in maca powders (for example, substitution with other flours) and note that analytical profiling—such as glucosinolate-based methods and spectroscopic screening—can help verify identity and deter fraud.
Sources
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