Sub Product
Premium Frozen Tamarind Pulp, Seedless Frozen Tamarind, Standard Frozen Tamarind Pulp
Raw Materials
Fresh Tamarind
HS Code
081190
Last Updated
2026-07-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Tamarind market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 31 exporter companies and 32 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 66 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 countries.
- 1 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 2026-07-19.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Tamarind
Analyze 66 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Tamarind.
Frozen Tamarind Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Tamarind to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Tamarind: Ecuador (+333.3%), Colombia (+77.4%), Vietnam (-32.4%).
Frozen Tamarind Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Frozen Tamarind country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Frozen Tamarind transaction unit prices: India (2.95 USD / kg), Peru (1.64 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +14.3% | 26 | 3.85 USD / kg (735.2 kg) | - (-) | 3.58 USD / kg (1,500.8 kg) | - (-) | 2.55 USD / kg (3,672 kg) | 2.95 USD / kg (350 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +333.3% | 8 | 2.10 USD / kg (6,816.2 kg) | 3.53 USD / kg (-) | 0.66 USD / kg (1,549.4 kg) | - (-) | 5.09 USD / kg (11,435.6 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | +0.9% | 6 | 3.10 USD / kg (800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.20 USD / kg (1,410 kg) | 1.64 USD / kg (2,385 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +21.7% | 12 | 6.30 USD / kg (85.8 kg) | 6.30 USD / kg (257.4 kg) | 7.70 USD / kg (518.8 kg) | 6.30 USD / kg (257.4 kg) | 6.30 USD / kg (858 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Colombia | +77.4% | 5 | 2.61 USD / kg (1,166.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.93 USD / kg (38,440 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +5.4% | 3 | - (-) | 12.99 USD / kg (72 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 13.53 USD / kg (60 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.50 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -32.4% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.52 USD / kg (2,446.74 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Tamarind Global Supply Chain Coverage
63 companies
31 exporters and 32 importers are mapped for Frozen Tamarind.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Tamarind, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Tamarind Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
31 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Tamarind. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Tamarind Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
1 premium Frozen Tamarind suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
FK EPICURE FOODS LLP
India
Food Manufacturing
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Frozen Tamarind Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 31 total exporter companies in the Frozen Tamarind supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Coconut Milk, Frozen Tamarind
(Dominican Republic)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Ecuador
Supplying Products: Coconut Cream, Frozen Tamarind, Coconut Milk +5
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Panama, Guatemala
Supplying Products: Tamarind Paste, Frozen Tamarind, Passion Fruit Puree
(Kenya)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Tanzania
Supplying Products: Dried Date, Baking Powder, Frozen Tamarind +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, United States, Tanzania, Israel, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Singapore
Supplying Products: Tamarillo Jam, Tamarind Paste, Frozen Tamarind +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Martinique, Costa Rica, France, Argentina, United States, Spain, Chile, Canada, Italy, Russia
Supplying Products: Tamarind Paste, Fresh Strawberry, Frozen Tamarind +5
Frozen Tamarind Global Exporter Coverage
31 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Tamarind supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Tamarind (HS Code 081190) in 2024
For Frozen Tamarind in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 195,517,335.305 kg | 468,003,289.412 USD |
| 2 | Poland | 142,971,740.684 kg | 310,453,221 USD |
| 3 | Chile | 80,562,413.923 kg | 262,980,494.81 USD |
| 4 | Malaysia | 22,183,621.13 kg | 219,577,919.281 USD |
| 5 | United States | 87,088,514 kg | 217,692,387 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 61,692,102 kg | 162,722,889.783 USD |
| 7 | Mexico | 54,359,794 kg | 144,154,393 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 41,284,107.35 kg | 124,628,663.559 USD |
| 9 | Turkiye | 34,464,593 kg | 99,452,298 USD |
| 10 | Greece | 35,272,296 kg | 71,192,924.246 USD |
Frozen Tamarind Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Tamarind Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
32 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Tamarind demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Tamarind Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Guatemala)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Zambia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
32 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Tamarind.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Tamarind (HS Code 081190) in 2024
For Frozen Tamarind in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 356,384,292.514 kg | 892,810,438 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 157,861,411.929 kg | 317,225,095.643 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 77,512,099.282 kg | 221,866,150.09 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 99,549,358.874 kg | 193,929,557.613 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 89,654,029.086 kg | 191,312,370.958 USD |
| 6 | Japan | 59,853,387 kg | 191,175,251.523 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 46,880,366.67 kg | 175,731,686.895 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 61,977,070.986 kg | 158,182,987 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 54,932,910.46 kg | 134,449,841.973 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 49,893,632 kg | 132,225,424.309 USD |
Frozen Tamarind Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen Tamarind origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionProcessed Food Product
Market
Frozen tamarind is a niche processed fruit product built around pulp extraction, deseeding, and deep-freeze preservation for year-round culinary use. Commercial supply is concentrated in India and Thailand, with additional production in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and some Latin American origins, while international commerce remains limited and largely tied to Asian and diaspora food channels. The product is traded mainly as a souring ingredient for sauces, chutneys, beverages, and confectionery, so cold-chain continuity and cultivar quality are central to commercial performance.
Market GrowthMixed (current global market structure)Traditional bulk trade remains local, while processed and frozen convenience formats show selective export-oriented growth.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLargest producer; also a major source of tamarind pulp, seed powder, and paste for domestic and export markets.
- ThailandImportant commercial source of sweet tamarind and processed fresh-fruit trade.
- IndonesiaLarge producer in Asia, with much of the crop absorbed by local and regional markets.
- Sri LankaSignificant South Asian producer with local processing and seasonal harvest flows.
- BrazilSizeable producer in South America, but smaller than the leading Asian origins.
Major Exporting Countries
Major Importing Countries
- United KingdomDocumented destination for Indian tamarind pulp.
- IraqDocumented destination for Indian tamarind pulp.
- OmanDocumented destination for Indian tamarind pulp.
- GermanyDocumented destination for Indian tamarind pulp.
Supply Calendar
- India:Feb, Mar, Apr, May, JunHarvest is generally February to May, with some South Indian collection finishing by late February and some regions extending into June.
- Thailand:Dec, Jan, FebCool-season fruiting window for sweet tamarind.
- Sri Lanka:Feb, Mar, Apr, May, JunFruiting and harvest are concentrated in the late wet-to-dry season.
- Philippines:May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecLong fruiting window with a peak in late wet-season months.
Specification
Major VarietiesSour tamarind, Sweet tamarind, Red-fleshed tamarind, Seedless tamarind
Physical Attributes
- Brown to reddish-brown pulp with a characteristic sweet-sour aroma
- Seedless or seeded frozen formats are commonly packed as blocks or portions
- Thawed pulp is sticky and fibrous if not fully refined
Compositional Metrics
- High tartaric acid content is the main acidity marker
- Natural sugars and pectin shape the flavor and body
- Seed and fibre content are key processor control points
Grades
- Export grade deseeded pulp
- Seeded bulk grade
- Foodservice block grade
- Retail portion grade
Packaging
- Frozen pouches
- Poly-lined foodservice cartons
- Vacuum-sealed blocks
- Portion packs
ProcessingPulp extractionDeseedingSieving and standardizationRapid freezingCold-chain distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest ripe pods -> crack shells and remove seeds -> extract and sieve pulp -> portion or block the pulp -> rapid freeze -> frozen storage and shipping -> importer distribution to foodservice, retail, and industrial users
Demand Drivers
- Year-round sourcing for sauces, chutneys, and beverages
- Convenience for food manufacturers needing portioned souring agents
- Ethnic and diaspora food demand
- Need to smooth seasonal supply gaps
Temperature
- Keep continuously frozen throughout transport and storage
- Avoid thaw-refreeze cycles
- Temperature monitoring is critical during transshipment
Shelf Life
- Long freezer life when the cold chain is uninterrupted
- Thawed product has a much shorter usable window
- Quality losses show up as flavor fade and texture breakdown
Risks
Supply Concentration HighCommercial exportable supply is concentrated in India and Thailand, so weather shocks, crop failure, or processing interruptions in either origin can quickly tighten availability.Build multi-origin sourcing across India, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and small American suppliers; hold safety stock of frozen blocks.
Climate MediumTamarind fruiting depends on a dry season; excessive humidity or erratic rainfall can alter flowering, fruit set, and harvest timing.Source from multiple fruiting windows and stagger origins across hemispheres.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumFrozen tamarind needs uninterrupted freezing to avoid texture and flavor loss, and some destination markets treat frozen fruits more strictly than dried or shelf-stable processed foods.Use validated reefer logistics, continuous temperature logging, and destination-specific import documentation.
Sustainability
- Dry-season dependence makes orchards vulnerable to rainfall anomalies and drought
- Food loss risk is high where processing and storage technology are weak
- Frozen logistics increase electricity demand and carbon intensity
Labor & Social
- Rural collectors and smallholders depend on tamarind income in India and similar source regions
- Middlemen can capture value and suppress farmgate prices
- Manual harvesting, deseeding, and grading create labor-intensive handling chains
FAQ
Why is frozen tamarind treated as a processed food?Because the fruit is typically shelled, seeded, and the pulp is extracted before it is frozen for later use.
Which countries are the main production bases?India is the largest producer, Thailand is the main commercial sweet-tamarind origin, and Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Brazil are also important smaller producers.
Where does tamarind pulp go in trade?India exports tamarind pulp to the United Kingdom, Iraq, Oman, Germany, and some Pacific markets, and much of the trade is aimed at Asian consumers and ethnic-food channels.
When is tamarind harvested?Thailand's fruiting season is mainly December to February, while India generally harvests from February to May and sometimes into June depending on the region.
Sources
Frozen Tamarind Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: India, United States, China, Vietnam, Canada, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Poland, Peru, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Japan, Malaysia, Chile, South Korea, Serbia, United Kingdom, Mexico, Costa Rica, Italy, Turkiye, Austria, Spain, Guatemala, Switzerland, Greece, Sweden, New Zealand, Ukraine, Czechia, Ecuador, Finland, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Denmark, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Hungary, Morocco, Latvia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Israel, Brazil, Ireland, Uzbekistan, Croatia, Romania, Estonia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Colombia, Kenya, Tanzania, El Salvador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, Madagascar, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Gabon, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Slovakia, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Fresh Tamarind
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