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Fresh Sage Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Sage Extract, Dried Sage, Aperitif
HS Code
060290
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Sage market coverage spans 133 countries.
  • 177 exporter companies and 187 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,251 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 16 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 2026-08-04.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Sage

Analyze 1,251 supplier-linked transactions across the top 16 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Sage.

Fresh Sage Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Sage to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Sage: Ethiopia (-74.9%), Netherlands (-73.4%), Poland (+69.9%).

Fresh Sage Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Sage country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Sage transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (68.21 USD / kg), Colombia (13.35 USD / kg), Turkiye (5.00 USD / kg), Mexico (2.98 USD / kg), Netherlands (2.00 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
Colombia+16.8%31- (-)13.97 USD / kg (39.2 kg)- (-)19.12 USD / kg (49 kg)13.20 USD / kg (40 kg)13.35 USD / kg (40 kg)
Mexico-13.2%1,0823.66 USD / kg (36,425.3 kg)4.15 USD / kg (67,890.2 kg)3.68 USD / kg (93,160.36 kg)4.03 USD / kg (57,726.54 kg)4.41 USD / kg (24,014.32 kg)2.98 USD / kg (22,599.28 kg)
India+15.5%3- (-)- (-)- (-)6.97 USD / kg (50 kg)- (-)- (-)
Costa Rica+26.1%7124.66 USD / kg (24 kg)24.45 USD / kg (9 kg)24.75 USD / kg (22.45 kg)25.39 USD / kg (24 kg)73.36 USD / kg (178.14 kg)68.21 USD / kg (281.66 kg)
Netherlands-73.4%5- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)2.23 USD / kg (9 kg)2.00 USD / kg (9 kg)
Turkiye+41.5%44.95 USD / kg (47,500 kg)- (-)- (-)8.97 USD / kg (103 kg)- (-)5.00 USD / kg (32,320 kg)
Vietnam-0.5%6- (-)17.51 USD / kg (1 kg)19.68 USD / kg (2 kg)19.06 USD / kg (2.9 kg)17.52 USD / kg (0.75 kg)- (-)
Ethiopia-74.9%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.01 USD / kg (3 kg)- (-)
United States-52.3%310.47 USD / kg (30 kg)2.95 USD / kg (81,110.24 kg)49.99 USD / kg (38,350.92 kg)4.22 USD / kg (206,561 kg)- (-)- (-)
Poland+69.9%6- (-)- (-)- (-)4.00 USD / kg (12,070 kg)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Sage Global Supply Chain Coverage
364 companies
177 exporters and 187 importers are mapped for Fresh Sage.
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Fresh Sage Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

177 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Sage. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Sage Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 177 total exporter companies in the Fresh Sage supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Germany
Supplying Products: Fresh Sage
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Fresh Sage, Fresh Thyme, Dried Oregano +4
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Sage, Dried Sage
Fresh Sage Global Exporter Coverage
177 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Sage supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Sage (HS Code 060290) in 2024

For Fresh Sage in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands7,283,251,406.557 kg5,062,359,329.472 USD
2Italy462,571,775 kg769,382,979.525 USD
3Germany347,690,402 kg748,272,587.688 USD
4Canada153,784,060.404 kg505,009,855.996 USD
5Spain246,221,184.291 kg435,211,567.215 USD
6Belgium181,868,101.67 kg415,385,997.082 USD
7Denmark116,739,719.061 kg277,769,256.93 USD
8United States73,620,027.391 kg232,975,671 USD
9Poland114,641,611.411 kg161,157,203 USD
10Portugal76,462,625.136 kg79,181,559.869 USD

Fresh Sage Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Sage Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

187 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Sage demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Sage Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 187 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Sage. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kyrgyzstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
187 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Sage.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Sage (HS Code 060290) in 2024

For Fresh Sage in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany473,738,179.275 kg1,307,166,473.863 USD
2United Kingdom257,078,938.862 kg799,107,358.082 USD
3United States215,650,408.858 kg736,345,668 USD
4Netherlands279,522,567.736 kg728,892,917.325 USD
5Italy148,050,070.566 kg413,726,427.056 USD
6Poland92,992,501.713 kg298,258,999 USD
7Belgium112,638,859.703 kg283,464,600.161 USD
8Switzerland149,530,301.478 kg272,204,593.775 USD
9Denmark71,266,088.198 kg209,211,480.03 USD
10Canada58,560,241.705 kg191,429,077.432 USD

Fresh Sage Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Sage

Fresh Sage Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Sage wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Sage wholesale unit prices: United States (18.37 USD / kg), France (7.08 USD / kg), Italy (6.29 USD / kg), Turkiye (2.42 USD / kg), Spain (1.18 USD / kg).
Country2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
Italy4.46 USD / kg4.42 USD / kg4.39 USD / kg4.42 USD / kg5.98 USD / kg6.29 USD / kg
Spain1.17 USD / kg1.16 USD / kg1.16 USD / kg1.17 USD / kg1.16 USD / kg1.18 USD / kg
United States18.24 USD / kg17.90 USD / kg18.18 USD / kg18.40 USD / kg18.38 USD / kg18.37 USD / kg
Turkiye1.92 USD / kg1.97 USD / kg1.96 USD / kg2.01 USD / kg2.06 USD / kg2.42 USD / kg
France7.04 USD / kg6.98 USD / kg6.94 USD / kg7.02 USD / kg6.98 USD / kg7.08 USD / kg

Fresh Sage Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Sage wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Italy5.03 USD / kg4.37 USD / kg6.46 USD / kg+29.0%
2Spain1.17 USD / kg1.15 USD / kg1.19 USD / kg+5.7%
3United States18.45 USD / kg12.13 USD / kg26.46 USD / kg-0.8%
4Turkiye2.11 USD / kg0.43 USD / kg5.75 USD / kg+35.3%
5France6.99 USD / kg6.83 USD / kg7.11 USD / kg+3.8%

Latest Fresh Sage Wholesale Export Price Updates

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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupCulinary herb (aromatic leafy stems; Lamiaceae)
Scientific NameSalvia officinalis L.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Prefers sunny, dry conditions and free-draining soils in its native ecology; associated with Mediterranean shrublands and grasslands.
  • Grown as a perennial subshrub in temperate to Mediterranean production environments; cultivation is widely introduced beyond the native range.
Main VarietiesCommon/garden sage (Salvia officinalis), Greek/Turkish sage group (Salvia fruticosa; syn. Salvia triloba) — commonly referenced in medicinal/aromatic and dried channels
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh leaves for culinary seasoning
  • Dried leaf seasoning
  • Herbal tea ingredient
  • Aromatic/essential-oil derived products (separate specifications from fresh culinary trade)
Grading Factors
  • Fresh appearance (turgid leaves, minimal wilting)
  • Uniform color and size, leaves firmly attached
  • Absence of defects (yellowing, bruising, decay, insect damage)
  • Characteristic sage aroma (aroma decline during storage is a key quality loss mode)

Market

Fresh sage (typically Salvia officinalis) is a high-aroma culinary herb traded as a perishable leafy stem product where cold-chain performance and moisture-loss control largely determine saleable quality. The species’ native range is centered in Southern Europe and the western Balkans, and cultivation has been widely introduced beyond the Mediterranean, supporting both local production near demand centers and export supply from Mediterranean-climate origins. Public trade statistics often aggregate sage with broader “medicinal and aromatic plants” or mixed herb/spice categories, which limits transparency on fresh-sage-only global trade flows compared with major fresh vegetables. Regulatory compliance (notably pesticide residue limits and monitoring in major import markets) is a recurring trade gate for herbs and can cause shipment rejections even when physical quality is acceptable.
Major Producing Countries
  • AlbaniaWithin the native range of Salvia officinalis; Albania is documented by FAO as a supplier country for medicinal and aromatic plants where sage is an important exported plant material (often traded dried), alongside cultivated and wild-collected supply.
  • ItalyPart of the native range and traditional cultivation area for Salvia officinalis in the Mediterranean context.
  • GreecePart of the native range for Salvia officinalis and an origin region for related “Greek sage” supply traditions within Salvia spp.
  • SpainPart of the native range for Salvia officinalis; Mediterranean production supports culinary and aromatic herb supply.
  • FrancePart of the native range for Salvia officinalis; Mediterranean-climate regions support commercial herb cultivation.
  • CroatiaWithin the western Balkan native area associated with “Dalmatian sage” (Salvia officinalis) populations and historical collection/cultivation contexts.
Major Exporting Countries
  • AlbaniaFAO documents Albania’s export-oriented medicinal and aromatic plant sector and identifies sage (Salvia officinalis) as the most important exported plant material (noting that this is often raw/dried material rather than fresh culinary bunches).
Major Importing Countries
  • GermanyFAO documents Germany as a key destination market for Albanian raw medicinal/aromatic plant exports, with sage identified as the most important exported plant material.
  • United StatesReported in Albanian sector summaries as a major destination market for Albanian medicinal/aromatic plant exports where sage is highlighted among top exported items (category-level reporting; fresh-sage-only trade is not separately evidenced here).

Specification

Major VarietiesCommon/garden sage (Salvia officinalis), Greek/Turkish sage (Salvia fruticosa; syn. Salvia triloba) — more common in dried/medicinal aromatic channels than fresh culinary retail
Physical Attributes
  • Aromatic grey‑green leaves on semi‑woody stems; freshness is judged visually by leaf color and turgor and by characteristic aroma.
  • Prefers sunny, dry habitats and free‑draining soils in its native ecology; commercial production commonly aims to preserve intact, firmly attached leaves during harvest/packing.
Compositional Metrics
  • Aroma is a core quality attribute for culinary herbs and generally declines during storage; visual shelf life can exceed “useful culinary shelf life” if aroma fades.
Grades
  • Commercial quality is typically specified by visual freshness (uniform size/color, minimal defects), lack of decay/insect damage/wilting, and presence of characteristic aroma.
Packaging
  • To limit water loss, fresh herbs are commonly packed in lined cartons and/or film-based packaging; perforated polyethylene liners and microperforated films are used to balance humidity retention with gas exchange.
ProcessingMost fresh culinary herbs (including sage) keep best as close as possible to 0°C with very high relative humidity; some shelf-life gains are possible with low-O2 / elevated-CO2 atmospheres at moderate temperatures.Fresh sage can be further transformed into dried leaf, herbal tea ingredients, or essential-oil products, which generally fall under different buyer specifications than fresh culinary bunches.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (often early day to reduce field heat) -> gentle handling to avoid bruising -> rapid cooling (room/forced-air; method depends on herb) -> high-humidity, water-loss-limiting packaging -> chilled storage/transport (often airfreight for long-distance freshness) -> distribution -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
  • Culinary use as an aromatic seasoning in Mediterranean and global cuisines, with demand tied to foodservice and retail fresh-herb merchandising.
  • Premiumization via “fresh” positioning versus dried herbs, where aroma retention and appearance are key purchase cues.
Temperature
  • Optimum postharvest temperature for sage and many other fresh culinary herbs is about 0°C (32°F) to maximize quality and storage life; basil/shiso are notable exceptions (chilling sensitive).
Atmosphere Control
  • Controlled or modified atmospheres (e.g., low O2 around 1–5% and elevated CO2 around 5–15%) can provide some shelf-life benefit for certain herbs when paired with appropriate temperature and humidity management.
  • Film-based packaging (perforated or microperforated) is used to manage water loss while reducing risk of excessive CO2/low O2 during shipment temperature fluctuations.
Shelf Life
  • Under optimal cold storage near 0°C with very high relative humidity, multi-week shelf life is achievable for many herbs; at 5°C shelf life is shorter.
  • Moisture loss is a major driver of quality loss for fresh herbs, making packaging and high humidity critical in addition to temperature control.

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighPesticide residue compliance is a critical trade gate for herbs: major import markets set maximum residue levels (MRLs) and run systematic monitoring programs, and non-compliance can lead to border rejections and rapid disruption of supply programs. Herbs/spices are frequently cited in border control and rejection discussions due to pesticide findings, making residue-management and documentation a primary global risk for sage supply chains.Implement residue-management plans aligned to destination MRLs (including import tolerances where needed), validate with accredited multi-residue testing, and maintain lot-level traceability and supplier compliance auditing.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumFresh sage is highly sensitive to temperature abuse and water loss; inadequate cooling or poor humidity/packaging control accelerates wilting, discoloration, and aroma loss, reducing saleable windows in long-distance trade.Cool rapidly toward ~0°C where appropriate, maintain very high RH, use water-loss-limiting packaging with appropriate perforation, and monitor time-temperature exposure through transit.
Food Safety MediumFresh culinary herbs can develop bacterial soft rots and fungal decays; field or handling damage and warm temperatures increase susceptibility, and retail misting/wet handling can exacerbate microbial growth and quality breakdown.Minimize harvest damage, cool quickly, keep product dry on leaf surfaces while maintaining high ambient RH, and apply hygienic handling and sanitation controls through packing and distribution.
Biodiversity And Wild Collection MediumWhere sage is sourced from wild medicinal/aromatic plant gathering, rising demand can increase overharvesting pressure and contribute to habitat loss, creating long-run availability and reputational risks for buyers.Shift procurement toward verified cultivated supply where feasible, apply sustainable wild-collection protocols, and require documented resource management plans and third-party verification for wild-harvest lots.
Sustainability
  • Wild-collection pressure and habitat impacts can be material where sage supply chains rely on non-cultivated medicinal/aromatic plant gathering; overharvesting and habitat loss have been documented as risks in Balkan supply contexts.
Labor & Social
  • Traceability and responsible-sourcing challenges are elevated in wild-harvest supply chains, where gathering can involve informal rural labor; historical sector descriptions for Albania note extensive gathering participation by rural women and children, increasing the need for modern buyer due diligence.

FAQ

What storage temperature is recommended for fresh sage in the cold chain?Postharvest guidance for fresh culinary herbs indicates sage should be stored as close as possible to 0°C (32°F) with very high relative humidity to maximize quality and shelf life; warmer temperatures shorten storage life and increase wilting and decay risks.
What quality factors do buyers typically look for in fresh sage?Quality is largely judged visually and by aroma: fresh appearance, uniform color and size, firmly attached leaves, and absence of defects such as yellowing, bruising, decay, insect damage, or wilting, with a characteristic sage aroma expected.
Why is pesticide residue compliance a major trade risk for sage and other herbs?Major import markets set legal maximum residue levels (MRLs) and run systematic monitoring programs for pesticide residues in food, including imported products; non-compliance can trigger border actions or rejections, making residue management and testing a key requirement for herb shipments.

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