HS Code
071430
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Ube market coverage spans 19 countries.
- 12 exporter companies and 29 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 46 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 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 2026-06-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Ube
Analyze 46 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Ube.
Fresh Ube Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Ube to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Ube: India (-18.7%), Philippines (+4.2%).
Fresh Ube Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Fresh Ube country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Ube transaction unit prices: Philippines (3.32 USD / kg), Malaysia (1.80 USD / kg), India (1.23 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | +4.2% | 37 | 5.23 USD / kg (1,193.6 kg) | 3.25 USD / kg (3,044 kg) | 2.14 USD / kg (2,274 kg) | 4.18 USD / kg (2,965.44 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (5,526.32 kg) | 3.32 USD / kg (681 kg) | ||||||
| India | -18.7% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.04 USD / kg (36 kg) | 1.23 USD / kg (13.5 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.80 USD / kg (12,000 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.32 USD / kg (1,108.8 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 2 | - (-) | 0.11 USD / kg (6,580 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Ube Global Supply Chain Coverage
41 companies
12 exporters and 29 importers are mapped for Fresh Ube.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Ube, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Ube Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
12 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Ube. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Ube Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 12 total exporter companies in the Fresh Ube supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Australia, Singapore, United States
Supplying Products: Ice Cream, Fresh Ube, Fresh Avocado +3
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Jordan
Supplying Products: Fresh Mango, Cocoa Bean, Fresh Turnip Root +5
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: Philippines, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Yam Paste, Ube Paste, Mung Bean Paste +5
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Oman, Singapore, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar
Supplying Products: Fresh Banana, Fresh Durian, Fresh Jicama +5
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Others
Exporting Countries: United States, Canada, South Korea, Philippines
Supplying Products: Coconut Desiccated, Frozen Cassava, Fresh Cassava +5
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Australia, United States, Kuwait
Supplying Products: Frozen Banana, Calamansi Juice, Calamansi Concentrate +5
Fresh Ube Global Exporter Coverage
12 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Ube supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Fresh Ube Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
29 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Ube demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Ube Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 29 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Ube. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States, Netherlands
(Qatar)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
29 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Ube.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Ube buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Ube
Fresh Ube Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Ube wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Ube wholesale unit prices: Malaysia (0.78 USD / kg), Thailand (0.53 USD / kg), South Africa (0.37 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.76 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | 0.75 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 0.41 USD / kg | 0.39 USD / kg | 0.40 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 0.51 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Africa | - | - | - | - | - | 0.37 USD / kg |
Fresh Ube Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Ube wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.66 USD / kg | 1.07 USD / kg | +5.5% |
| 2 | Thailand | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.30 USD / kg | 0.64 USD / kg | -2.7% |
| 3 | South Africa | 0.37 USD / kg | 0.33 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | +7.2% |
Latest Fresh Ube Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Ube wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | มัน*** ********* * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 1.20 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | มัน*** ********* * ******** ******** ***** ****** | 0.54 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | มัน*** ********* * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 0.41 USD / kg | |
| 2026-01-01 | KEL**** **** * ***** ****** ******* ****** ******* ***** ***** | 0.70 USD / kg | |
| 2026-01-01 | KEL**** **** * ***** ****** ******* ******** ******* **** | 0.77 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupRoot and tuber crop
Scientific NameDioscorea alata
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Tropical to subtropical climate
- At least 130 cm annual rainfall
- Ample moisture during the 3-5 month tuber bulking period
- Best planted at the start of the rainy season
- Short-day conditions support tuberization
Main VarietiesOriginal Kinampay, Kabus-ok, Tamisam
Consumption Forms
- Fresh tubers boiled, baked, roasted, or fried
- Desserts such as halayang ubi and other sweets
- Processed powder, puree, chips, and flakes
Grading Factors
- Tuber size and shape
- Flesh color
- Freedom from bruising and physical damage
- Freedom from rot and nematode damage
Planting to HarvestAbout 220-300 days from planting; usual harvest around 10-11 months after planting.
Market
Fresh ube (Dioscorea alata) is a niche fresh yam traded mainly as a high-value root crop and specialty ingredient rather than a bulk global staple. The species is native to Southeast Asia and Melanesia and has spread across tropical Asia, Africa, Madagascar, and the Pacific, but commercial identity is strongest in the Philippines. Trade quality depends heavily on careful harvest and postharvest handling because fresh tubers bruise easily and are sensitive to cold conditions. Most demand is tied to fresh sales and value-added foods such as halaya, powder, puree, chips, and desserts.
Major Producing Countries
- PhilippinesCommercially grown and marketed as ube in multiple Philippine regions.
- ThailandDocumented cultivation and food-use location in the cited Purdue reference.
- IndiaDocumented cultivation and food-use location in the cited Purdue reference.
- TanzaniaDocumented cultivation and food-use location in the cited Purdue reference.
Supply Calendar
- Philippines (Luzon / Cagayan Valley):Nov, Dec, Jan, FebCited Philippine production guide says harvest is usually late November to February; some growers also harvest earlier at 6-7 months when prices are favorable.
Specification
Major VarietiesOriginal Kinampay, Kabus-ok, Tamisam
Physical Attributes
- Tubers can range from round to cylindrical
- Fresh flesh ranges from white to deep purple
- The tuber is starchy with a watery texture when fresh
Compositional Metrics
- About 75% of dry matter is starch
- Crude protein is about 7.4%
- Reported oxalate levels range from 486 to 781 mg per 100 g dry matter
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Setts or tuber pieces are pre-sprouted, planted at rainy-season onset, and vines are staked during growth
- Harvest is followed by careful cleaning, sorting, and single-layer handling to reduce bruising
- Finished tubers are held in ventilated storage or cold storage before sale to retailers, wholesalers, or end-users
Demand Drivers
- Strong household and festive use in halayang ubi and other Philippine desserts
- Value-added processing into powder, puree, chips, flakes, and ice cream
- Use as a carbohydrate-rich root crop in tropical diets
Temperature
- Fresh tubers are sensitive to cold conditions
- The cited Philippine guide recommends cold storage at 12-16 C and 70-80 percent relative humidity
Shelf Life
- About 3 months in raised ambient storage when kept dry and ventilated
- About 6-7 months in cold storage at 12-16 C and 70-80 percent relative humidity
- Harvest injury materially shortens storage life
Risks
Disease Pressure HighAnthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) is identified in the cited Philippine production guide as the most serious disease of ubi. If unmanaged, it can reduce yield and marketability quickly in humid production zones.Use clean planting material, preventive fungicide or compost-tea programs, and field sanitation.
Supply Concentration MediumFresh ube is not a broad liquid global commodity, so commercial supply is concentrated in a limited set of tropical origins and smallholder zones. Weather, disease, or local logistics disruptions can tighten availability quickly.Diversify sourcing across producing zones and keep buffer stocks near destination markets.
Postharvest Damage MediumFresh tubers bruise easily and are sensitive to cold conditions, so rough harvest or handling can shorten shelf life and downgrade market quality.Harvest carefully, cushion tubers during handling, and maintain the recommended storage temperature and humidity.
Sustainability
- Rainfall dependence and moisture management during tuber bulking
- Soil erosion control on sloping land through mulching and ridge management
- Invasive escape risk in non-native subtropical areas
Labor & Social
- Manual labor intensity for staking, weeding, hilling, and careful harvest
- Smallholder production and contract farming shape market access for larger growers
FAQ
What is fresh ube?Fresh ube is Dioscorea alata, a yam tuber also called purple yam, greater yam, or water yam.
Where is ube mainly produced?The species originated in Southeast Asia and Melanesia and is now distributed across tropical Asia, Africa, Madagascar, and the Pacific. In the cited Philippine sources, it is commercially grown in several Philippine regions.
When is ube usually harvested?In the cited Philippine production guide, ube is usually harvested about 10-11 months after planting, with the main harvest window running from late November to February.
What is the main production risk for fresh ube?Anthracnose is identified as the most serious disease in the cited production guide, and root-knot nematodes can also damage planting material and tubers.
Sources
Fresh Ube Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
Australia
Bahrain
Canada
Chile
Ecuador
India
Italy
Kuwait
Malaysia
Netherlands
New Zealand
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