Fresh Sour Tamarind Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Fresh Tamarind
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Sour Tamarind market coverage spans 21 countries.
- 39 exporter companies and 42 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 141 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Sour Tamarind
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Fresh Sour Tamarind Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Sour Tamarind: Mexico (+116.8%), India (-24.4%).
Fresh Sour Tamarind Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Sour Tamarind transaction unit prices: India (3.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -24.4% | 139 | 1.84 USD / kg (9,189 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (146,882.5 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (29,440 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (19,510 kg) | 4.27 USD / kg (101 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (101 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +116.8% | 2 | 11.57 USD / kg (27.23 kg) | - (-) | 3.76 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Sour Tamarind Global Supply Chain Coverage
81 companies
39 exporters and 42 importers are mapped for Fresh Sour Tamarind.
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Fresh Sour Tamarind Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
39 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Sour Tamarind. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Sour Tamarind Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Tamarind, Dried Tamarind, Fresh Sour Tamarind +1
(Dominican Republic)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Tamarind, Fresh Tamarind, Fresh Sour Tamarind
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, South Korea
Supplying Products: Coconut Water, Fresh Tamarind, Fresh Sour Tamarind
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Corn Groats, Dried Tamarind, Fresh Tamarind +1
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-14
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, Djibouti, Oman, Yemen
Supplying Products: Dried Tamarind, Fresh Tamarind, Roasted Chickpea +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Tamarind, Frozen Durian, Galangal Powder +4
Fresh Sour Tamarind Global Exporter Coverage
39 companies
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Fresh Sour Tamarind Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
42 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Sour Tamarind demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Sour Tamarind Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Panama, Guatemala
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
42 companies
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Sour Tamarind
Fresh Sour Tamarind Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Sour Tamarind wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Sour Tamarind wholesale unit prices: Thailand (1.46 USD / kg), India (0.74 USD / kg).
Fresh Sour Tamarind Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Sour Tamarind Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-08-01 | ฝัก********* * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 4.29 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | You** ******** * | 1.29 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | Tam***** ********* *** **** ***** ******* * * ************ ****** ******* ********** ***** ************** *********** | 1.10 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Tam***** ********* *** **** ***** ******* * * ************ ****** ******* ******** **** | 1.46 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTropical fruit (tree pod fruit used as culinary acidulant)
Scientific NameTamarindus indica
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Tropical to subtropical climates
- Tree crop that is widely reported as hardy in many tropical environments and often integrated into agroforestry and mixed-farming landscapes
Main VarietiesSour tamarind types (higher acidity; commonly used as souring agent), Sweet tamarind types (distinct market segment; often consumed as snack fruit)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh pods sold in-shell for household pulp extraction
- De-shelled pulp used in cooking (soups, curries, sauces) as an acidulant
- Pulp used in beverages and confectionery applications
Grading Factors
- Whole, intact pods with minimal cracking
- Cleanliness and absence of visible mold
- Consistency of pod fill and pulp yield (buyer-specific)
Market
Fresh sour tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a tropical pod fruit traded mainly for its acidic pulp used as a natural souring agent in cooking, beverages, and confectionery. Commercial cultivation is widely distributed across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas, but international market supply is often more visible for processed tamarind forms than for fresh pods. India is repeatedly cited as the most nationally organized supplier and an exporter to global markets, while commercial plantings also exist in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka as well as parts of Latin America. For fresh trade, handling quality (especially preventing pod cracking and moisture loss) is a key determinant of sellable condition and buyer acceptance.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaCited as the most nationally organized producer in commercial terms and an exporter to world markets; fresh trade may be less transparent than processed forms.
- ThailandCommercial plantings are documented; Thailand is also an important origin for fresh tamarind in trade channels, though sweet and sour segments differ by market.
- IndonesiaCommercial plantings documented in major references; supply often supports regional culinary demand.
- PhilippinesCommercial plantings documented in major references; tamarind is used widely in local cuisine and regional trade.
- Sri LankaCommercial plantings documented in major references; often oriented to domestic and nearby-market use.
- MexicoIdentified as a major production area in produce-trade guidance; fresh pods are commonly used in beverages and confectionery applications.
- BrazilCommercial plantings documented in major references and noted as a production area in produce-trade guidance.
- GuatemalaCommercial plantings documented in major references; part of Latin American supply base.
Major Exporting Countries
- IndiaReferenced as exporting tamarind to world markets; product-level export statistics for fresh pods can be difficult to isolate due to HS aggregation in many customs schedules.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Brittle gray-brown pods containing sticky dark pulp and seeds; pod integrity (minimal cracking) is a key trade-quality signal.
Packaging
- Bulk cartons are common in produce distribution for fresh tamarind pods.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (mature pods) -> field/packhouse sorting for intact pods -> bulk carton packing -> ambient or temperature-managed distribution -> wholesale/retail -> consumer de-shelling and pulp extraction
Demand Drivers
- Culinary use as an acidulant (soups, curries, sauces) in South and Southeast Asian cuisines
- Beverage and confectionery uses (pulp-based drinks, candies) including diaspora-driven retail demand
- Foodservice usage where consistent sourness and pulp yield are valued
Temperature
- Short-term storage guidance: 7–10°C (45–50°F) with 85–95% relative humidity to reduce cracking and moisture loss.
Shelf Life
- Industry produce-handling guidance indicates an approximate 21–28 day shelf-life under recommended short-term storage conditions (temperature and humidity controlled).
Risks
Postharvest Quality HighFresh tamarind pods are sensitive to handling and humidity; cracked or crumbled pods can result from rough handling or low humidity, reducing marketable yield and increasing rejection risk in wholesale channels.Maintain recommended humidity during storage and distribution, minimize rough handling, and sort out cracked pods before shipment.
Market Transparency MediumIn many customs systems, fresh tamarind is reported within broad HS categories for 'other fresh fruit', making origin-level trade flows and price discovery for fresh sour tamarind harder to monitor compared with more specific commodity codes.Use multi-source triangulation (customs lines where available, buyer shipment specs, and supplier transaction records) and maintain origin diversification where feasible.
Supply Fragmentation MediumMajor references describe tamarind as widely used but relatively unimproved as a horticultural crop in many regions, which can translate into variable pod size, pulp yield, and quality consistency for export-grade fresh shipments.Specify buyer-facing quality parameters (pod integrity, cleanliness, maturity, and defect tolerances) and prioritize suppliers with standardized grading and packing controls.
Sustainability
- Tree-crop and agroforestry compatibility in tropical systems; long-lived stands are frequently cited as resilient and potentially supportive of landcare and carbon storage when integrated into diversified landscapes.
- Resource and land-use outcomes are highly context-specific: from low-input scattered trees to orchard-style commercial plantings, with different implications for biodiversity and input intensity.
FAQ
How should fresh sour tamarind be stored to maintain quality?Industry produce-handling guidance recommends short-term storage around 7–10°C (45–50°F) at high humidity (about 85–95% RH). This helps reduce pod cracking and moisture loss, and guidance indicates roughly 21–28 days of shelf-life under those conditions.
Which countries are most commonly cited in commercial tamarind supply and cultivation?Major references describe commercial tamarind plantings across multiple tropical regions, including India and parts of Southeast Asia (such as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka), as well as countries in the Americas (including Brazil, Belize, and Guatemala). India is specifically noted as a nationally organized supplier that exports tamarind to international markets.
Sources
Fresh Sour Tamarind Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
United States
Vietnam
Nepal
Thailand
Mexico
Singapore
Netherlands
United Arab Emirates
Australia
Bahrain
Germany
All country market pages: Djibouti, United Kingdom, Iraq, Kuwait, Maldives, Mozambique, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
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