Fresh Safflower Petals Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Safflower Extract, Dried Safflower Petals
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Safflower Petals market coverage spans 10 countries.
- 33 exporter companies and 29 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 31 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Safflower Petals
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Fresh Safflower Petals Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Safflower Petals: Netherlands (+88.2%), India (-78.8%), China (-2.6%).
Fresh Safflower Petals Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Safflower Petals transaction unit prices: China (2.00 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 | -78.8% | 5 | - (-) | 0.62 USD / kg (110 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -2.6% | 23 | 2.00 USD / kg (200 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (122 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (55 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (155 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +88.2% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 12.55 USD / kg (2.21 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 2 | - (-) | 0.98 USD / kg (1,799.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Safflower Petals Global Supply Chain Coverage
62 companies
33 exporters and 29 importers are mapped for Fresh Safflower Petals.
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Fresh Safflower Petals Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
33 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Safflower Petals. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Safflower Petals Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood WholesalersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Safflower Petals, Fresh Magnolia Flower
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Safflower Petals, Fresh Quince Leaf, Hydrangea Tea +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Magnolia Flower, Fresh Safflower Petals, Fresh Alfalfa Leaves
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cardamom, Fresh Safflower Petals
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Fresh Garland Chrysanthemum, Fresh Safflower Petals, Fresh Magnolia Flower
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingRetail
Exporting Countries: India, Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Fresh Garland Chrysanthemum, Fresh Sage, Fresh Safflower Petals
Fresh Safflower Petals Global Exporter Coverage
33 companies
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Fresh Safflower Petals Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
29 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Safflower Petals demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Safflower Petals Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Singapore
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
29 companies
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Safflower Petals
Fresh Safflower Petals Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Safflower Petals wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Safflower Petals wholesale unit prices: Taiwan (3.56 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | - | 4.41 USD / kg | 5.33 USD / kg | 5.00 USD / kg | 5.31 USD / kg | 3.56 USD / kg |
Fresh Safflower Petals Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan | 3.36 USD / kg | 0.84 USD / kg | 7.93 USD / kg | -20.5% |
Latest Fresh Safflower Petals Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 大理花*** * ***** **** | 2.06 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | 大理花*** * ***** **** | 1.22 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 大理花*** * ***** **** | 3.60 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 大理花*** * ***** **** | 2.35 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | 大理花*** * ***** **** | 2.14 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupHerbs and edible flowers (botanical colorant source)
Scientific NameCarthamus tinctorius L.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Not suited to lowland, humid tropics; generally favored in drier production environments
- Cooler temperatures support early root/rosette development; warmer conditions support stem growth, flowering, and yield formation
- Requires fairly deep, well-drained soils; sensitivity to excess soil water due to disease risk under wet conditions
Main VarietiesSpiny cultivars primarily associated with oil/seed production, Spineless cultivars commonly associated with dye/petal production
Consumption Forms
- Fresh edible-flower/herb use (culinary garnish/infusions) in local or short cold-chain channels
- Dried petals used as culinary coloring ingredient ("false saffron") and for herbal applications
- Extracted colorants used as natural food coloring ingredients (e.g., carthamus yellow; carthamus red)
Grading Factors
- Color intensity and uniformity (yellow to orange-red petals) with minimal discoloration
- Freedom from wilting/dehydration and physical damage (fresh)
- Low foreign matter and cleanliness (especially for dried/ingredient routes)
- Compliance with contaminant limits (e.g., heavy metals such as lead for dried culinary herb forms) and pesticide-residue expectations
Market
Fresh safflower petals (Carthamus tinctorius L.) are a niche, highly perishable edible-flower/herb item whose international trade is typically constrained by rapid senescence and cold-chain sensitivity; as a result, global commerce more commonly occurs as dried petals or as extracted colorants. The petals are valued for natural yellow and red pigments used in food coloring (e.g., carthamus yellow; carthamus red) and for culinary/herbal applications where safflower is also known as “false saffron.” Primary supply potential is tied to where safflower is widely cultivated, spanning Central Asia, North America, East Asia, and parts of the Mediterranean/West Asia. Buyer scrutiny often centers on appearance/color integrity for fresh petals and on contaminant/pesticide-residue compliance when petals are dried or processed into ingredient/colorant forms.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)renewed interest in natural dyes/colorants and edible-flower ingredients, alongside ongoing culinary and traditional-use demand
Major Producing Countries
- KazakhstanAmong cited leading global safflower producers (production refers to safflower crop; petals are harvested during flowering for dye/colorant and culinary uses).
- United StatesAmong cited leading global safflower producers; fresh-petal distribution is typically local/regional due to perishability.
- RussiaAmong cited leading global safflower producers (crop basis).
- MexicoAmong cited leading global safflower producers (crop basis).
- ChinaAmong cited leading global safflower producers; safflower petals are also used for pigments and traditional medicinal/cultural applications.
- TurkiyeAmong cited leading global safflower producers (crop basis).
- IndiaAmong cited leading global safflower producers (crop basis).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Tubular florets/petals typically yellow to orange-red; visual quality is strongly tied to color intensity and absence of browning/wilting.
- Petals contain yellow and red dye/colorant fractions that can be separated during extraction workflows.
Compositional Metrics
- Key yellow pigment components in safflower-petal extracts include safflomin A (hydroxysafflor yellow A) and safflomin B (safflor yellow B).
- Key red colorant component in carthamus red preparations is carthamin (derived from safflower petals after removal of the yellow fraction).
ProcessingCarthamus yellow is produced by aqueous (or slightly acidified aqueous) extraction of safflower petals followed by drying of the extract.Carthamus red is produced from dried petals by first extracting the yellow fraction, then alkaline extraction and acid precipitation of the red colorant.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Flower harvest at/near full bloom (petal quality window) -> gentle separation/sorting of petals -> rapid cooling -> short-duration refrigerated distribution for fresh use
- For global trade/industrial use: harvest -> drying of petals (stabilization) -> cleaning/grading -> export as dried petals and/or extraction into colorant ingredients (e.g., carthamus yellow/red)
Demand Drivers
- Use as a botanical source of natural food colorants (yellow/red fractions) for clean-label formulations
- Culinary use as a “false saffron” coloring ingredient and as an edible-flower/herb component
- Traditional medicine and culturally rooted uses of safflower preparations in multiple regions
Temperature
- Edible flowers are highly perishable; low-temperature storage/transport (e.g., below about 5°C) is a primary strategy to slow senescence and maintain quality.
Shelf Life
- Commercialization of fresh edible flowers is limited by rapid senescence and susceptibility to microbial/biochemical degradation; typical shelf life is only a few days (species- and handling-dependent).
Risks
Shelf Life Limitation HighFresh safflower petals behave like other edible flowers: they senesce quickly and lose color/appearance within days, making long-distance trade fragile and often uneconomic without stringent cold-chain control. This perishability tends to shift global trade toward dried petals or extracted colorants rather than fresh petals.Prioritize rapid post-harvest cooling (targeting very low-temperature handling appropriate for edible flowers), minimize handling damage, and use fresh petals primarily in local/regional channels; for export-oriented supply, convert to dried petals or standardized extracts.
Climate MediumSafflower is susceptible to production losses under excess moisture conditions (e.g., humidity-related head rot, excessive soil water leading to root rot, and heavy rain during flowering affecting pollination), which can tighten availability for petal harvest in affected seasons.Favor well-drained fields and irrigation practices that avoid waterlogging; manage canopy humidity and time planting/irrigation to reduce moisture stress and excess moisture during flowering.
Regulatory Compliance MediumWhen petals enter global trade as dried culinary herb material or as food colorant inputs, compliance risk increases around contaminants (e.g., lead limits for dried culinary herbs) and pesticide residues, which can trigger border rejections and brand risk even when consumption volumes are small.Implement GAP/GMP with validated residue-control programs, supplier auditing, and lot-level testing aligned to Codex contaminants guidance and destination-market requirements.
Crop Disease MediumSafflower can be affected by diseases including rust (Puccinia carthami) and moisture-associated rots; outbreaks can reduce flowering performance and thereby petal availability/quality for dye, herbal, or fresh-edible use.Use resistant cultivars where available, rotate crops, and apply integrated disease management; avoid agronomic conditions that elevate humidity and prolonged leaf wetness.
Sustainability
- Water management in safflower-growing regions: the crop is often characterized as drought resistant due to deep rooting, yet it has defined water requirements and yield sensitivity around flowering and yield formation.
- Shift toward natural dyes/colorants: safflower petals are positioned as a botanical alternative source of pigments, which can reduce reliance on synthetic colorants in some applications (product-specific efficacy and regulatory acceptance vary).
FAQ
Why is fresh safflower-petal trade usually limited compared with dried petals or extracts?Fresh safflower petals behave like other edible flowers: they are extremely perishable and need very tight cold-chain management (often at very low temperatures) to slow senescence. Because the quality window is short, supply chains frequently shift toward dried petals or standardized extracts (such as carthamus yellow/red) for longer shelf life and easier export logistics.
What are fresh safflower petals commonly used for in food and ingredient markets?They are used as an edible-flower/herb ingredient for color and visual appeal in culinary applications, and they are also a botanical source for natural colorants. In ingredient manufacturing, safflower petals are extracted to produce colorant preparations such as carthamus yellow and carthamus red.
What compounds are most associated with safflower-petal yellow and red colorants?For yellow colorant preparations from safflower petals (carmathus yellow), the principal coloring matters include safflomin A (hydroxysafflor yellow A) and safflomin B (safflor yellow B). For red colorant preparations (carmathus red), the principal coloring matter is carthamin.
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