Parent Product
Fresh Red Cabbage
HS Code
070490
Last Updated
2026-05-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Organic Red Cabbage market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 95 exporter companies and 75 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 132 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 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 2026-05-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage
Analyze 132 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage.
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Organic Red Cabbage to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage: Vietnam (-79.3%), Mexico (+73.5%), Costa Rica (+69.9%).
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Organic Red Cabbage country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Organic Red Cabbage transaction unit prices: South Africa (1.65 USD / kg), United States (1.52 USD / kg), Germany (0.76 USD / kg), China (0.47 USD / kg), Mexico (0.41 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -22.5% | 26 | 0.26 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | 0.29 USD / kg (10,000 kg) | 0.28 USD / kg (38,050 kg) | 0.31 USD / kg (6,400 kg) | 0.38 USD / kg (21,000 kg) | 0.47 USD / kg (25,530 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -60.0% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +48.9% | 19 | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (3 kg) | - (-) | 1.25 USD / kg (36 kg) | 1.23 USD / kg (49.65 kg) | 1.65 USD / kg (13.9 kg) | ||||||
| India | +38.5% | 6 | - (-) | 0.94 USD / kg (-) | 0.96 USD / kg (120 kg) | 3.69 USD / kg (22 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -4.8% | 22 | - (-) | 1.63 USD / kg (40.82 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (244.93 kg) | 1.47 USD / kg (1,816.65 kg) | 1.27 USD / kg (438.6 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (122.46 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +73.5% | 17 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.93 USD / kg (13,814 kg) | 0.41 USD / kg (1,925 kg) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | -28.7% | 13 | 0.51 USD / kg (9,988 kg) | 0.27 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.25 USD / kg (660 kg) | 0.40 USD / kg (368 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -17.4% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.18 USD / kg (6,266.88 kg) | 1.92 USD / kg (6,685.5 kg) | 0.76 USD / kg (518.4 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.31 USD / kg (500 kg) |
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Global Supply Chain Coverage
170 companies
95 exporters and 75 importers are mapped for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage.
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Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
95 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 95 total exporter companies in the Fresh Organic Red Cabbage supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Red Cabbage, Fresh Organic Red Cabbage
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-17
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Carrot, Fresh Red Cabbage +1
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Lettuce Leaf, Fresh Celery, Fresh Red Cabbage +1
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Russia, Poland, Romania, Austria
Supplying Products: Fresh Cauliflower, Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Red Cabbage +2
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Bottle Gourd Seed, Fresh Red Cabbage, Fresh Cauliflower +2
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Cauliflower, Fresh Broccoli +2
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Global Exporter Coverage
95 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage (HS Code 070490) in 2024
For Fresh Organic Red Cabbage in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 124,835,030 kg | 206,394,360 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 125,108,553 kg | 150,916,322 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 132,288,964 kg | 133,712,135.309 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 93,265,694.13 kg | 124,830,029.333 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 82,913,586 kg | 118,267,286.004 USD |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 383,114,221.02 kg | 82,190,434.25 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 85,564,835 kg | 80,906,710.089 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 70,499,270 kg | 49,609,181.987 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 76,055,637 kg | 48,681,078 USD |
| 10 | Portugal | 37,855,952.466 kg | 35,397,477.84 USD |
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
75 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: China
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-13
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionShipping And Water TransportFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: United States, Canada
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Iran, Italy, Albania, Chile, Netherlands
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-10
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
75 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage (HS Code 070490) in 2024
For Fresh Organic Red Cabbage in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 493,883,013 kg | 628,889,805 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 115,737,927.843 kg | 200,555,800.118 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 270,933,816 kg | 183,894,323.502 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 122,574,034.638 kg | 178,951,756.039 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 233,062,473.57 kg | 98,454,091.094 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 232,293,731 kg | 93,928,391.04 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 60,553,676 kg | 67,181,475.057 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 37,339,750 kg | 33,207,634 USD |
| 9 | Slovakia | 41,436,956 kg | 28,375,523.439 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 14,118,351 kg | 28,010,183.887 USD |
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Organic Red Cabbage
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Organic Red Cabbage wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Organic Red Cabbage wholesale unit prices: Canada (2.59 USD / kg), France (1.47 USD / kg), Ukraine (0.62 USD / kg), Spain (0.58 USD / kg), Poland (0.38 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1.10 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | 0.43 USD / kg | 0.40 USD / kg | 0.38 USD / kg | 0.38 USD / kg | ||||||
| France | 1.33 USD / kg | 1.57 USD / kg | 1.74 USD / kg | 1.63 USD / kg | 1.58 USD / kg | 1.47 USD / kg | ||||||
| Spain | 0.58 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | 0.59 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | 0.58 USD / kg | ||||||
| Canada | 2.89 USD / kg | 2.87 USD / kg | 2.86 USD / kg | 2.63 USD / kg | 2.60 USD / kg | 2.59 USD / kg | ||||||
| Ukraine | 1.05 USD / kg | 0.83 USD / kg | 0.76 USD / kg | 0.64 USD / kg | 0.62 USD / kg | 0.62 USD / kg |
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupBrassica (cole crop) vegetable
Scientific NameBrassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season crop; performs best under moderate temperatures and can tolerate light frost
- Requires fertile, well-drained soils and steady moisture to avoid growth checks and quality defects
- Rotation and soil health management are critical due to soilborne disease pressure in Brassica production
Main VarietiesEarly-season red headed cabbage types, Late-season/storage red headed cabbage types
Consumption Forms
- Fresh (salads, slaws)
- Cooked (braised/steamed/roasted applications)
- Pickled or fermented preparations
Grading Factors
- Head firmness/compactness and weight-for-size
- Uniform cultivar-typical red/purple coloration
- Freedom from pests, decay, bolting/seed-stalk development, and mechanical damage
- Cleanliness after trimming outer leaves
Market
Fresh organic red cabbage is a cool-season headed Brassica vegetable traded primarily as a fresh commodity, with the organic segment requiring third-party certification and segregation to maintain organic integrity. Global trade statistics for this product are commonly proxied using HS 070490 ("white and red cabbages, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled"), which includes red cabbage alongside related brassicas. On that HS 070490 basis in 2023, major exporters included China, the United States, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy, while major import markets included the United States, Canada, Hong Kong (China), Germany, and Thailand. Supply is relatively diversified because cabbages are produced widely in temperate and highland zones, but the organic trade premium is sensitive to certification compliance, pesticide drift/residue risk, and documented traceability.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest producer in FAOSTAT category "Cabbages and other brassicas" (category includes headed cabbages such as red cabbage).
- IndiaMajor producer in FAOSTAT category "Cabbages and other brassicas" (includes headed cabbages).
- RussiaLarge producer in FAOSTAT cabbage/brassica aggregates; production largely domestic-market oriented.
- South KoreaLarge producer in FAOSTAT cabbage/brassica aggregates; significant domestic consumption.
- UkraineSignificant producer in FAOSTAT cabbage/brassica aggregates; regional supply relevance.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaLeading exporter by value/volume for HS 070490 group in 2023 (includes red cabbage within a broader brassica grouping).
- United StatesMajor exporter for HS 070490 group in 2023; trade largely regional (North America).
- MexicoMajor exporter for HS 070490 group in 2023; strong North American supply linkages.
- NetherlandsMajor exporter for HS 070490 group in 2023; European distribution and re-export hub dynamics.
- SpainMajor exporter for HS 070490 group in 2023; winter-season supply strength to European markets.
- ItalyMajor exporter for HS 070490 group in 2023; intra-European trade significance.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLargest importer by value/volume for HS 070490 group in 2023 (group includes red cabbage and related brassicas).
- CanadaMajor importer for HS 070490 group in 2023; regional sourcing and seasonal balancing.
- Hong KongMajor importer for HS 070490 group in 2023; gateway market characteristics for fresh produce trade.
- GermanyMajor importer for HS 070490 group in 2023; strong retail and processing demand base for cabbages.
- ThailandMajor importer for HS 070490 group in 2023; demand spans fresh and foodservice channels.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Compact, firm head with purple-red leaves (anthocyanin pigmentation); uniform cultivar-typical color is a common buyer expectation.
- Quality commonly assessed by head firmness/compactness, freedom from pests/decay, and external defects (e.g., mechanical damage, discoloration, bolting/seed-stalk development).
Compositional Metrics
- Color intensity and uniformity (anthocyanin-driven) are commonly treated as commercial quality cues for red cabbage, alongside crisp texture and turgidity.
Grades
- UNECE Standard FFV-09 for headed cabbages is used internationally as a reference for marketing and commercial quality control.
Packaging
- Bulk cartons or reusable plastic crates are common for wholesale distribution; outer leaves are often trimmed to meet buyer cleanliness/appearance expectations.
- Moisture-loss prevention (e.g., appropriate liner use and high-humidity cold storage) is important to maintain leaf turgidity during distribution.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (field cutting) -> trimming/sorting -> room cooling or forced-air cooling -> cold storage -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/terminal market -> retail/foodservice
- Organic handling requires documented segregation and traceability to prevent commingling with conventional product and to protect certification claims.
Demand Drivers
- Retail demand for colorful salad/slaw vegetables and cooking vegetables, including seasonal dishes in Europe and North America
- Organic-category demand in markets with established organic retail channels and certification recognition
Temperature
- Cold storage around 0°C is used to maximize storage life; maintaining very high relative humidity (typically >95%) helps reduce dehydration and leaf wilting.
- Avoid freezing injury at sub-zero storage temperatures; temperature abuse increases trimming loss and decay risk.
Atmosphere Control
- Controlled-atmosphere storage/shipping can be used in some supply chains (low O₂ with moderately elevated CO₂) to help maintain quality and reduce physiological deterioration during longer holding periods.
Shelf Life
- Under optimal cold storage, early-season cabbages may store for weeks, while late-crop storage cultivars can store for months; long storage typically increases trimming losses.
Risks
Plant Disease HighClubroot (caused by the soilborne pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae) is widespread globally and is a major threat to Brassica vegetable production; infestations can persist in soils and are difficult to manage, especially in organic systems with fewer curative options, leading to yield losses and supply disruption risk.Use resistant varieties where available, extend crop rotations, manage soil pH and drainage, and apply strict field/packhouse sanitation to limit spread via soil movement.
Organic Integrity HighOrganic red cabbage trade is vulnerable to certification and compliance failures (e.g., pesticide drift/residue detections, commingling, documentation gaps, or fraudulent claims), which can cause rejections, de-certification, and loss of the organic premium in destination markets.Implement identity-preserved handling, maintain auditable traceability, use approved certification bodies, and apply risk-based residue monitoring and buffer-zone management.
Postharvest Quality MediumDehydration, yellowing, mechanical damage, and storage disorders increase trimming loss and reduce marketable yield; temperature and humidity excursions during distribution are common drivers of deterioration.Maintain near-0°C cold chain with high humidity, prevent physical damage in handling, and align storage duration with cultivar suitability.
Logistics MediumFresh vegetable supply chains depend on reliable refrigerated transport and timely border clearance; delays can convert shelf life into trimming loss and downgrade quality.Use pre-clearance planning (including organic documentation readiness), contingency routing, and quality-at-receipt programs with rapid claims handling.
Sustainability
- Nutrient management and nitrate leaching risk in intensive vegetable systems (including reliance on manure/compost in organic production)
- Soil health and crop-rotation pressure in Brassica-heavy rotations (disease build-up risk in soils)
- Packaging waste reduction and reuse systems (crates/liners) as part of fresh-produce sustainability expectations
Labor & Social
- Seasonal farm labor availability and worker welfare in intensive vegetable production regions
- Traceability and documentation workload for certified organic supply chains (farm to pack/ship to retailer)
FAQ
Which countries are the leading exporters for the trade code commonly used to proxy fresh red cabbage trade (HS 070490)?Using WITS (UN Comtrade) HS 070490 data for 2023 (a category that includes white and red cabbages plus similar brassicas), the top exporters include China, the United States, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy.
Which markets are the largest importers under HS 070490 in recent UN Comtrade-based reporting?In WITS (UN Comtrade) HS 070490 data for 2023, major importers include the United States, Canada, Hong Kong (China), Germany, and Thailand.
What storage conditions are commonly cited for maintaining cabbage quality in long-distance distribution?UC Davis postharvest guidance for cabbage emphasizes cold storage around 0°C and very high relative humidity (typically above 95%) to reduce dehydration and extend storage life, with controlled-atmosphere options sometimes used to support longer holding periods.
Sources
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Germany, Malaysia, South Africa, India, Uzbekistan, France, Singapore, United States, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, South Korea, Romania, Mexico, Australia, United Kingdom, Turkiye, Spain, Iran, Russia, Italy, Canada, Netherlands, Brazil, Egypt, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Chile, Vietnam, Macedonia, Ukraine, Portugal, Sweden, Pakistan, Belgium, Denmark, Guatemala, Albania, Panama, Morocco, Czechia, Austria, Laos, Myanmar [Burma], Switzerland, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Latvia, El Salvador, Jordan, Macao, Finland, Croatia, Lithuania, Ireland, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Norway, Indonesia, Zambia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, Slovenia, Brunei, Andorra, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Cambodia, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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