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Fresh Thyme India Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Thyme Extract, Dried Thyme
HS Code
091099
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • India Fresh Thyme market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
  • 34 export partner companies and 17 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Thyme in India.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.

Fresh Thyme Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India

34 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Thyme in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Thyme export intelligence in India, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 091099.
Scatter points are sampled from 87.5% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Thyme in India

5 sampled Fresh Thyme transactions in India include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Thyme sampled transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-02-11: 9.76 USD / kg, 2026-02-04: 30.03 USD / kg, 2026-01-30: 0.65 USD / kg, 2026-01-24: 3.90 USD / kg, 2026-01-22: 7.21 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-11THY** **** ***** *** ******************* *******************9.76 USD / kg (India) (Kenya)
2026-02-04THY**30.03 USD / kg (India) (Maldives)
2026-01-30THY** ****** **** ***** *********0.65 USD / kg (India) (Philippines)
2026-01-24Thy** ******3.90 USD / kg (India) (Sri Lanka)
2026-01-22NS ** **** ***** **** ****** *** *** *****7.21 USD / kg (India) (Bhutan)

Top Fresh Thyme Export Suppliers and Companies in India

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 34 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Thyme in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
India Export Partner Coverage
34 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of India export network depth for Fresh Thyme.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Thyme partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in India.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Thyme in India (HS Code 091099)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Thyme export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202488,244,365140,856,609 USD
202383,334,165128,866,815 USD
202295,090,466142,507,114 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Thyme Exports from India (HS Code 091099) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Thyme exports from India.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States7,824,22616,771,033.882 USD
2Germany3,769,18415,686,842.728 USD
3China11,360,11710,843,936.537 USD
4United Kingdom2,641,7278,788,009.627 USD
5Netherlands1,719,660.3618,215,639.957 USD

Fresh Thyme Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

17 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Thyme in India. 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 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Thyme in India

5 sampled Fresh Thyme import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Thyme sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-02-12: 1.24 USD / kg, 2025-12-31: 2.40 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 1.28 USD / kg, 2025-12-13: 1.90 USD / kg, 2025-07-04: 2.55 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-02-12THY** ****** ***** ********* *** ****************** ***** ****** ***** ********* *** ******************1.24 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-31THY** ****** ******* ********* ***** ****** ******* *********2.40 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-29THY** ****** ***** ********* *** ****************** ***** ****** ***** ********* *** ******************1.28 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-13THY** *****1.90 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-04THY** ****** ******* ********* ***** ****** ******* *********2.55 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Thyme Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in India

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 17 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Thyme in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
India Import Partner Coverage
17 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Thyme in India.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Thyme importers, distributors, and buyer networks in India.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Thyme in India (HS Code 091099)

Track 3 years of Fresh Thyme import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202425,281,47712,366,876 USD
202325,941,60914,204,407 USD
202220,684,55319,354,376 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Thyme to India (HS Code 091099) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Thyme to India.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Nigeria20,096,7808,354,392.61 USD
2Nepal3,190,2801,725,710.861 USD
3Turkiye339,135383,924.658 USD
4Egypt328,475310,128.386 USD
5Iraq347,315164,695.51 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh thyme in India is a niche fresh-herb market concentrated in premium urban retail and foodservice demand. Domestic supply is typically sourced from small-scale herb growers and protected cultivation, while some premium channels may supplement with imported fresh herbs for consistency. Because thyme is highly perishable, quality and availability in India are sensitive to cold-chain discipline and rapid distribution from farm/packhouse to end users. For cross-border trade, compliance is shaped by India’s plant quarantine controls for fresh plant products and food-safety/labeling oversight for sale in the domestic market.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with niche domestic production and occasional imports for premium channels
Domestic RoleCulinary herb used primarily in premium urban retail and Horeca procurement

Specification

Primary VarietyThymus vulgaris (common thyme)
Physical Attributes
  • Bright green leaves with minimal yellowing or wilting
  • Clean stems with low foreign matter (especially soil)
  • Freedom from visible pests, mold, and decay
  • Uniform sprig length and low bruising for retail presentation
Packaging
  • Retail punnets/clamshells with ventilation and branding/traceability labels
  • Foodservice bunches in lined cartons designed to limit dehydration and mechanical damage

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (sprigs) → field sorting → washing/sanitizing per buyer protocol → dewatering → pre-cooling → packing → chilled distribution to retail/Horeca
Temperature
  • Rapid pre-cooling and continuous chilled handling reduce wilting and decay risk
Shelf Life
  • Quality degrades quickly if temperature control breaks; reliable next-day distribution is often needed for premium channels
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighPlant quarantine non-compliance (e.g., missing/incorrect phytosanitary certificate, presence of quarantine pests, or soil/plant debris contamination) can result in detention, rejection, re-export, or destruction of fresh thyme consignments at Indian entry points.Confirm India’s plant quarantine import conditions before shipment; ensure clean, soil-free packing; align NPPO phytosanitary documentation and any required additional declarations; use pre-shipment inspection and strong supplier hygiene controls.
Food Safety MediumFSSAI sampling/testing (where applied) can delay clearance or lead to non-compliance outcomes if residues or microbiological contamination are detected in fresh herbs.Implement residue-control programs and hygiene SOPs; maintain documentation for pesticide use and sanitation; use accredited lab testing aligned to buyer/regulator expectations before dispatch.
Logistics MediumCold-chain breaks and airfreight capacity/rate volatility can cause rapid quality deterioration, shrink, and landed-cost spikes for imported fresh thyme into India.Use validated cold-chain partners, temperature monitoring, and faster routing; schedule buffers for peak cargo periods; align packaging to dehydration and handling risks.
Documentation Gap LowMismatch between invoice/packing list, product description, and the regulatory classification used at entry can trigger queries and clearance delays.Standardize product naming and descriptions across documents; confirm classification and document set with the customs broker and importer before shipment.
Sustainability
  • Pesticide residue management and MRL compliance for fresh herbs (buyer and regulator scrutiny)
  • Packaging waste pressure in modern retail supply chains for fresh produce
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor management and wage/working-condition compliance risks in fragmented horticulture supply chains
  • Traceability challenges when sourcing from multiple small growers and intermediaries
Standards
  • GLOBALG.A.P.
  • GRASP
  • BRCGS (packhouse/handling facilities when applicable)
  • IFS (packhouse/handling facilities when applicable)
  • SMETA (buyer-driven)

FAQ

Which Indian authorities are most relevant for importing fresh thyme into India?Plant quarantine controls are handled under the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS/NPPO India). Food import compliance can involve FSSAI, and customs clearance is processed through Indian Customs systems such as ICEGATE.
What is the single biggest clearance risk for a fresh thyme shipment entering India?Plant quarantine non-compliance—such as an incorrect or missing phytosanitary certificate, soil contamination, or detection of quarantine pests—can lead to detention and potentially rejection, re-export, or destruction at the entry point.
Why does cold-chain discipline matter so much for fresh thyme in India?Fresh thyme is highly perishable, and quality can deteriorate quickly if temperature control breaks during transport or distribution. Maintaining chilled handling and fast delivery reduces wilting, decay, and shrink—especially for premium retail and Horeca channels.

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Derived products: Thyme Extract, Dried Thyme
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