Frozen Carrot Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Frozen Baby Carrot, Frozen Diced Carrot, Frozen Sliced Carrot, Frozen Whole Carrot
HS Code
071080
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Carrot market coverage spans 131 countries.
  • 320 exporter companies and 269 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,728 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Carrot

Analyze 1,728 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Carrot.

Frozen Carrot Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Carrot to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Carrot: Turkiye (-54.9%), Netherlands (+29.4%), Poland (+26.1%).

Frozen Carrot Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen Carrot country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Carrot transaction unit prices: South Africa (4.74 USD / kg), France (2.34 USD / kg), Mexico (1.72 USD / kg), Costa Rica (1.56 USD / kg), Portugal (1.47 USD / kg), 9 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
China+6.3%7500.67 USD / kg (622,310 kg)0.61 USD / kg (898,338 kg)0.60 USD / kg (1,053,700 kg)0.63 USD / kg (1,254,322 kg)0.74 USD / kg (1,219,081 kg)0.62 USD / kg (1,009,384 kg)
Belgium+13.6%1361.18 USD / kg (44,160 kg)1.13 USD / kg (20,790 kg)0.97 USD / kg (125,300 kg)1.13 USD / kg (77,660 kg)1.02 USD / kg (189,829.65 kg)1.08 USD / kg (473,656 kg)
Vietnam+6.1%411.38 USD / kg (53,840 kg)- (-)1.00 USD / kg (1,682 kg)0.70 USD / kg (33,000.5 kg)1.11 USD / kg (50,162 kg)0.90 USD / kg (17,160 kg)
Sierra Leone-13- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Netherlands+29.4%31- (-)- (-)- (-)1.41 USD / kg (128,196 kg)1.74 USD / kg (155,434 kg)- (-)
Spain+0.2%461.21 USD / kg (78,720 kg)1.23 USD / kg (3,240 kg)1.25 USD / kg (281,425 kg)1.13 USD / kg (810 kg)1.24 USD / kg (9,900 kg)1.19 USD / kg (133,742 kg)
United States-17.1%2802.23 USD / kg (283,662.49 kg)2.27 USD / kg (199,222.82 kg)2.16 USD / kg (137,951 kg)2.16 USD / kg (196,397.947 kg)1.28 USD / kg (286,265.515 kg)1.26 USD / kg (120,358.1 kg)
India-6.7%811.48 USD / kg (2,461.876 kg)1.49 USD / kg (2,911.44 kg)1.35 USD / kg (8,779.2 kg)1.28 USD / kg (9,225.64 kg)1.12 USD / kg (985.928 kg)1.09 USD / kg (7,162 kg)
Costa Rica-6.7%66- (-)- (-)- (-)1.48 USD / kg (8,103.611 kg)1.54 USD / kg (4,291.034 kg)1.56 USD / kg (1,396.629 kg)
Egypt-8.5%40- (-)- (-)- (-)2.02 USD / kg (277,940 kg)1.39 USD / kg (163,318 kg)1.33 USD / kg (317,726 kg)
Frozen Carrot Global Supply Chain Coverage
589 companies
320 exporters and 269 importers are mapped for Frozen Carrot.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Carrot, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Frozen Carrot Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Frozen Carrot Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

2 premium Frozen Carrot suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Galina Gallo Food Production Complex logo
Galina Gallo Food Production Complex
Egypt
FK EPICURE FOODS LLP
India
Food Manufacturing
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Frozen Carrot Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 320 total exporter companies in the Frozen Carrot supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Carrot
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Carrot, Dried Chives, Frozen Diced Carrot
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Frozen Carrot Global Exporter Coverage
320 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Carrot supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Carrot (HS Code 071080) in 2024

For Frozen Carrot in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Belgium397,979,500.95 kg514,095,000.313 USD
2Mexico262,504,391 kg435,267,901 USD
3Netherlands202,491,086.833 kg413,292,910.952 USD
4Poland273,333,847.792 kg305,017,931 USD
5Egypt121,954,626.149 kg198,734,881.705 USD
6Ecuador101,479,515.52 kg194,154,386.73 USD
7Turkiye42,673,323 kg95,105,649 USD
8Portugal65,433,764.438 kg88,018,496.025 USD
9United States46,294,651 kg69,993,527 USD
10Guatemala47,688,035 kg68,196,018 USD

Frozen Carrot Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Frozen Carrot Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Frozen Carrot Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 269 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Carrot. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States, Japan, Guatemala
Global Importer Coverage
269 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Carrot.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Carrot buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Carrot (HS Code 071080) in 2024

For Frozen Carrot in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States526,312,184.571 kg882,414,752 USD
2Japan361,430,774 kg610,809,447.852 USD
3Germany204,034,343.025 kg285,360,413.457 USD
4Belgium203,001,984.04 kg273,522,172.601 USD
5South Korea327,077,381.197 kg259,444,363 USD
6Italy138,519,713 kg257,744,818.172 USD
7Netherlands89,016,823 kg142,147,603.564 USD
8Spain100,641,233.74 kg135,874,376.823 USD
9Canada72,873,261.34 kg113,688,854.377 USD
10Sweden30,135,663.69 kg55,253,882.553 USD

Frozen Carrot Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Frozen Carrot origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionValue-Added Processed Vegetable Product

Market

Frozen carrot is a globally traded processed vegetable product used widely in retail, foodservice, and industrial food manufacturing due to its convenience and year-round availability. While carrots are grown across many temperate and subtropical regions, internationally traded frozen carrots tend to be supplied from origins with large-scale vegetable processing and IQF/freezing capacity, notably in parts of Europe, North America, and Asia. Cross-border trade is shaped by buyer specifications for cut type (diced/sliced), color and defect tolerances, and strict food-safety requirements for frozen vegetables. Key market dynamics include raw carrot crop variability, processing yields, energy costs for freezing and cold storage, and refrigerated transport capacity.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaAmong the largest carrot producers in FAOSTAT; also a significant processed-vegetable supplier base.
  • United StatesMajor carrot producer with sizable frozen-vegetable processing for domestic use and some export.
  • RussiaLarge carrot producer in FAOSTAT (carrots/turnips category); production primarily oriented to domestic supply.
  • FranceImportant EU producer and part of a major European frozen-vegetable processing region.
  • PolandSignificant EU vegetable producer with a notable frozen-vegetable sector participating in intra-EU trade.
Major Exporting Countries
  • BelgiumMajor global exporter of frozen vegetables; frozen carrot is commonly included in processed-vegetable export portfolios.
  • NetherlandsKey EU logistics and trading hub for frozen foods; participates in both export and re-export flows.
  • PolandActive exporter within Europe for frozen vegetables, supported by regional processing capacity.
  • ChinaLarge processed-vegetable exporter supplying multiple global markets.
  • United StatesExports exist but trade position varies by year; domestic demand is substantial.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLarge import market for frozen vegetables, especially for foodservice and industrial use alongside domestic production.
  • GermanyMajor EU consumption and distribution market for frozen vegetables.
  • United KingdomSignificant importer of frozen vegetables supplied through European and global sources.
  • JapanLarge importer of frozen vegetables with stringent food-safety and labeling expectations.
  • South KoreaMeaningful importer of frozen vegetables for retail and foodservice channels.

Specification

Major VarietiesNantes-type, Imperator-type, Chantenay-type, Danvers-type, Kuroda-type
Physical Attributes
  • Uniform orange color and minimal discoloration after blanching/freezing
  • Target cut styles commonly include diced, sliced, and crinkle-cut formats
  • Firm texture after cooking with low incidence of mushiness or fiberiness
Compositional Metrics
  • Buyer specifications commonly reference cut size distribution and defect tolerances (e.g., peel remnants, black spots, foreign matter)
  • Color consistency may be monitored with instrumental color measurements as part of quality programs
Grades
  • Codex Standard for Quick Frozen Vegetables provides a reference framework for quality factors and defects for frozen vegetables
  • Procurement and contract specs often align to destination-market requirements for food safety, labeling, and contaminant limits
Packaging
  • Retail-oriented polyethylene/paper laminate bags within cartons for distribution
  • Foodservice packs (multi-kilogram bags) and industrial bulk formats (lined cartons)
  • Packaging commonly designed to reduce dehydration/freezer burn during long frozen storage
ProcessingBlanching is commonly used to inactivate enzymes before freezing to support color and flavor stabilityIQF (individual quick freezing) produces free-flowing pieces suitable for portioning and mixed-vegetable blendsOptional glazing (thin ice layer) may be used to reduce dehydration during storage, depending on buyer specification

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Field harvest -> transport to processing plant -> washing/peeling -> cutting -> blanching -> cooling/dewatering -> IQF freezing -> inspection/metal detection -> packaging -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Convenience and labor savings in household and foodservice kitchens
  • Consistent year-round availability versus fresh-season variability
  • Use as an ingredient in ready meals, soups, and mixed-vegetable products
  • Reduced preparation waste compared with whole fresh carrots
Temperature
  • Continuous frozen cold chain is critical; temperature abuse (thaw/refreeze) can damage texture and increase quality and safety risks
  • Frozen storage and transport commonly target -18°C or colder for quick frozen foods, aligned with widely used industry and regulatory expectations
Shelf Life
  • Frozen carrots typically have a long shelf life relative to fresh carrots when kept continuously frozen; actual shelf life depends on packaging barrier properties and cold-chain integrity
  • Quality deterioration risks include dehydration/freezer burn, ice crystal growth from temperature fluctuation, and color/flavor loss over extended storage

Risks

Food Safety HighFrozen vegetables can be implicated in major food-safety incidents (e.g., contamination events leading to large recalls and import restrictions). For frozen carrots, inadequate sanitation, environmental contamination in processing areas, or ineffective process control can disrupt supply and trade quickly through detentions, recalls, and buyer delistings.Maintain validated HACCP controls (including blanching and hygiene), robust environmental monitoring (e.g., for Listeria spp.), foreign-matter controls (sieving/optical sort/metal detection), and strong traceability/recall readiness.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumFrozen carrots require uninterrupted temperature control through storage and transport; cold-chain failures can cause thawing, refreezing, and quality loss that triggers claims, rejections, and waste, and can create food-safety concerns depending on handling conditions.Use validated reefer logistics, continuous temperature monitoring/data logging, strict loading practices, and clear temperature-abuse disposition procedures.
Energy And Input Costs MediumFreezing and cold storage are energy-intensive, so electricity and fuel price volatility can materially affect processing margins and export competitiveness, especially in energy-shock periods.Hedge energy where feasible, improve plant energy efficiency (heat recovery, optimized freezing curves), and diversify processing footprints to reduce single-region exposure.
Climate MediumCarrot yields and quality can be affected by drought, heat stress, floods, and disease pressure; raw-material variability can reduce processing yields and disrupt contract fulfillment for frozen formats.Diversify origin sourcing, use irrigation and soil-moisture management where appropriate, and implement agronomic risk monitoring with growers.
Regulatory Compliance MediumTrade is sensitive to SPS measures and compliance with pesticide residue limits, contaminant standards, labeling rules, and import inspection regimes; non-compliance can cause border rejections or delisting by major buyers.Maintain residue-monitoring programs, supplier approval/audits, and align specifications to destination-market regulatory requirements.
Sustainability
  • Energy intensity and associated greenhouse-gas emissions from freezing, cold storage, and refrigerated transport
  • Agricultural water use and nutrient runoff risks in intensive vegetable production regions
  • Packaging waste management (films and multilayer materials) for frozen retail formats
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor reliance in vegetable harvesting and primary processing in several producing regions
  • Worker health and safety risks in cold processing environments and around cutting/freezing machinery

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