Derived Products
Dried Nopal, Nopal Powder
HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Nopal market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 140 export partner companies and 4 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Nopal in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.
Fresh Nopal Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
140 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Nopal in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Nopal export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070999.
Scatter points are sampled from 96.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Nopal in United States
5 sampled Fresh Nopal transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Nopal sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2025-12-30: 2.10 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 1.98 USD / kg, 2025-12-11: 1.98 USD / kg, 2025-12-04: 1.20 USD / kg, 2025-11-21: 2.01 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | NOP** ******* | 2.10 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) | |
| 2025-12-29 | NOP** ******* | 1.98 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) | |
| 2025-12-11 | NOP** ******* | 1.98 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) | |
| 2025-12-04 | NOP** ******* | 1.20 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) | |
| 2025-11-21 | NOP** ******* | 2.01 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) |
Top Fresh Nopal Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 140 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Nopal in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
United States Export Partner Coverage
140 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Nopal.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Nopal partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Nopal in United States (HS Code 070999)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Nopal export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144,715,615 | 213,258,956 USD |
| 2023 | 144,121,686 | 208,259,951 USD |
| 2022 | 132,105,284 | 189,678,103 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Nopal Exports from United States (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Nopal exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 125,146,680 | 183,539,596 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 10,121,135 | 14,242,105 USD |
| 3 | Cayman Islands | 1,594,040 | 3,068,008 USD |
| 4 | Bermuda | 1,089,865 | 2,902,204 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 1,725,192 | 2,356,647 USD |
Fresh Nopal Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
4 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Nopal in United States. 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 1.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Nopal in United States
5 sampled Fresh Nopal import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Nopal sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-02-02: 0.06 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 0.22 USD / kg, 2026-01-28: 0.10 USD / kg, 2026-01-28: 0.24 USD / kg, 2026-01-28: 0.05 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | CAJ** *** ***** ****** ****** | 0.06 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-02 | CAJ** *** ***** ****** | 0.22 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-28 | NOP** ******* ****** | 0.10 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-28 | NOP** ** ***** ****** | 0.24 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-28 | NOP** ****** ****** | 0.05 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Nopal Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 4 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Nopal in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
United States Import Partner Coverage
4 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Nopal in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Nopal importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Nopal in United States (HS Code 070999)
Track 3 years of Fresh Nopal import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 470,798,880 | 503,373,731 USD |
| 2023 | 444,878,636 | 449,432,687 USD |
| 2022 | 433,433,730 | 413,089,201 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Nopal to United States (HS Code 070999) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Nopal to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 384,763,974 | 354,966,420 USD |
| 2 | Honduras | 30,963,499 | 55,964,554 USD |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 29,884,401 | 40,800,044 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 12,226,124 | 15,585,820 USD |
| 5 | Nicaragua | 4,008,118 | 13,416,906 USD |
Fresh Nopal Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Nopal wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Nopal Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Nopal wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Nopal yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 1.11 USD / kg, 2022: 1.37 USD / kg, 2023: 1.47 USD / kg, 2024: 1.57 USD / kg, 2025: 1.53 USD / kg, 2026: 1.57 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.11 USD / kg | 0.66 USD / kg | 2.34 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.37 USD / kg | 0.66 USD / kg | 2.34 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.47 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg | 2.14 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.57 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 2.51 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.53 USD / kg | 0.99 USD / kg | 2.39 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.57 USD / kg | 0.80 USD / kg | 2.34 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Nopal Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Nopal wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Nopal latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-05-01: 22.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 29.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 18.50 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 26.00 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 24.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Cac*** **** ************** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ** ** ******* ******* ********* ******** ****** | 22.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Cac*** **** ************** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ** ** ******* ******* ***** ******** ****** | 29.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Cac*** **** ************** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ** ** ******* ******* *** ******* ******** ****** | 18.50 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Cac*** **** ************** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ** ** *********** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 26.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Cac*** **** ************** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ** ** ******* ******* ******* ******** ****** | 24.00 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh nopal (nopales/nopalitos) in the United States is a specialty fresh-vegetable market supplied by a combination of limited domestic production and imports, with domestic cultivation documented in California and significant trade flows from Mexico. Market acceptance is quality-sensitive, with buyers emphasizing fresh, turgid, green pads and careful handling to prevent dehydration, spine damage, and decay. Postharvest requirements (cooling, high humidity storage) are critical because visual quality deteriorates quickly when temperature and moisture control break. Availability is typically year-round in U.S. retail channels, with industry reporting seasonal demand increases around the Lenten period.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market with some domestic specialty production
Domestic RoleSpecialty vegetable for domestic consumption, supplied through retail distribution with culturally driven demand segments.
SeasonalityMarket supply is generally year-round (domestic production plus imports), with industry reporting demand peaks around Lent in the U.S.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Cactus pads (nopales/nopalitos) are typically marketed as ovular pads; USDA inspection guidance references common sizes around 8–20 inches long and ~1/4 inch thick with light-to-dark green color.
- Quality acceptance emphasizes fresh, turgid pads with a brilliant green appearance; older or dehydrated pads can dull, yellow, or curve inward.
Compositional Metrics
- Acidity may vary due to CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) physiology; harvest timing and low-temperature storage can influence perceived flavor.
Grades
- No U.S. grade standards for cactus leaves (nopales); USDA AMS uses commodity-specific inspection instructions to support certification language.
Packaging
- Loads may arrive with thorns attached or dethorned; handling/packing should minimize spine punctures and mechanical damage that drive discoloration and decay.
- Packaging and palletization should support high-humidity cold chain while reducing dehydration (water loss) and cut-end decay risk.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (young tender pads) -> trimming/cleaning (often dethorning) -> packing -> precooling -> refrigerated distribution -> retail handling
Temperature
- Recommended storage conditions: 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F) at high relative humidity; cooling toward ~5°C is used to reduce water-loss-related appearance deterioration.
- Chilling sensitivity is noted below ~10°C (50°F), with symptoms potentially developing over extended cold storage; warmer temperatures accelerate yellowing and visual quality loss.
Atmosphere Control
- Controlled-atmosphere guidance is limited for intact pads; for diced product, moderate CO2 (5–10%) atmospheres may be beneficial per postharvest guidance.
Shelf Life
- Key shelf-life limiters are decay and dehydration; cut-end decay risk increases with extended storage (e.g., beyond ~2 weeks).
- For cleaned/diced nopalitos, cold storage around 0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F) is referenced with a short shelf-life (about 6 days).
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighU.S. entry can be blocked or severely delayed if commodity- and origin-specific USDA APHIS import conditions (ACIR) are not met, or if FDA Prior Notice requirements are not properly satisfied; inadequate Prior Notice can trigger refusal and holding of the shipment at the port of entry.Confirm APHIS ACIR conditions for the exact origin before contracting; run a pre-shipment compliance checklist covering APHIS conditions, CBP entry data, and FDA Prior Notice/FSVP responsibilities.
Quality MediumFresh nopalitos are highly sensitive to dehydration and decay; temperature/RH mismanagement can rapidly reduce the brilliant green appearance and increase cut-end decay, undermining retail acceptance.Maintain recommended cold-chain conditions (high RH, ~5–10°C) and protect pads from spine punctures and mechanical damage; prioritize rapid cooling and minimize transit and inspection dwell time.
Food Safety MediumFresh produce is subject to FSMA Produce Safety standards domestically and FSMA FSVP requirements for covered imports; failures in hygienic growing/handling controls or supplier verification can increase enforcement risk and disrupt supply programs.Align farm/packing practices with FSMA Produce Safety expectations (water, hygiene, sanitation) and implement an FSVP program with hazard analysis, supplier approval, and verification records (as applicable).
Logistics MediumPerishability and moisture-loss sensitivity make the product vulnerable to border congestion, inspection holds, and refrigerated freight volatility (model inference), which can translate into shrink and program penalties.Use buffer lead times around peak periods, maintain packaging that reduces water loss, and set clear temperature and handling SOPs with carriers and receivers.
FAQ
What storage temperature and humidity are recommended for fresh nopalitos in the U.S. cold chain?UC Davis Postharvest guidance recommends storing intact nopalitos at high relative humidity (about 90–95%) and around 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F), with cooling toward ~5°C used to reduce water-loss-related appearance deterioration.
Are there USDA grade standards for fresh cactus leaves (nopales) in the United States?No. USDA AMS states there are no U.S. grade standards for cactus leaves; instead, AMS provides cactus leaves inspection instructions to support official inspections and certificate writing.
What are the key U.S. import compliance touchpoints for fresh nopal/nopales shipments?USDA APHIS advises importers to check commodity- and origin-specific requirements in ACIR for fresh fruits and vegetables, while FDA requires Prior Notice for food offered for import into the U.S.; FDA’s FSMA FSVP rule also requires covered importers to conduct risk-based supplier verification activities and keep records.
Sources
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