Harissa Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Classic Harissa, Coriander Flavored Harissa, Garlic Infused Harissa, Mild Harissa, +3
Derived Products
Merguez
Raw Materials
Chili Pepper Powder, Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed, Dried Chili Pepper, +2
HS Code
210390
Last Updated
2026-09-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Harissa market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 78 exporter companies and 80 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 30 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- 2 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-21.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Harissa
Analyze 30 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Harissa.
Harissa Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Harissa to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Harissa: South Africa (-65.0%), France (+35.8%), Tunisia (-13.1%).
Harissa Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Harissa country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Harissa transaction unit prices: India (6.87 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 | -0.7% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.88 USD / kg (28.8 kg) | 6.87 USD / kg (504 kg) | 6.87 USD / kg (504 kg) | ||||||
| Tunisia | -13.1% | 2 | - (-) | 1.99 USD / kg (18,456 kg) | - (-) | 3.15 USD / kg (16,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Morocco | - | 11 | 1.68 USD / kg (65,790 kg) | 2.73 USD / kg (84,060 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (65,780 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | +35.8% | 9 | 7.71 USD / kg (2,449.44 kg) | - (-) | 5.24 USD / kg (6,380.96 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Israel | - | 4 | 1.74 USD / kg (7,420 kg) | - (-) | 3.66 USD / kg (19,369 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | -65.0% | 1 | - (-) | 1.69 USD / kg (8,960 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Harissa Global Supply Chain Coverage
158 companies
78 exporters and 80 importers are mapped for Harissa.
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Harissa Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
78 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Harissa. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Harissa Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners
2 premium Harissa suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Tema Foods Industries
Egypt
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Tunisia
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Harissa Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Tema Harissa (Hot & Mild)
Origin Country: Egypt
Incoterms: EXW, CIF, CFR, FOB
Min Volume: 4 PALETTE
Available Variants: Hot, Mild, and SmokedPackaging Sizes: Available from 300g to 20kg
Negotiable
Harissa Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Morocco)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Cured Caper, Cured Olives, Harissa +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Belgium, Greece, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Germany, France, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Frozen Tomato, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Frozen Bell Pepper +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Canada, Kuwait, Poland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Israel, France, Australia, Sweden, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Tahini, Cured Olives, Roasted Pistachios +5
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Harissa, Classic Harissa
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, China, Egypt, Australia, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, United States, Germany
Supplying Products: Turmeric Powder, Chili Pepper Powder, Ground Cumin +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Canada, Qatar, Norway, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States
Supplying Products: Onion Powder, Teriyaki Sauce, Rice meal +5
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Harissa Global Exporter Coverage
78 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Harissa supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Harissa (HS Code 210390) in 2024
For Harissa in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 568,812,734 kg | 1,737,723,001 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 430,112,503 kg | 1,709,947,474.325 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 264,947,476.493 kg | 1,065,586,947.248 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 320,177,264 kg | 955,175,206.359 USD |
| 5 | Mexico | 246,366,798 kg | 730,422,127 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 183,982,358.03 kg | 567,581,173.945 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 145,073,166.242 kg | 509,062,923.033 USD |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 137,231,478 kg | 503,436,434.349 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 168,196,287.889 kg | 465,237,317 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 119,851,707 kg | 457,856,731.299 USD |
Harissa Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Harissa Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
80 importer companies are mapped for Harissa demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Harissa Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: India
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
80 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Harissa.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Harissa (HS Code 210390) in 2024
For Harissa in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 731,869,065.524 kg | 2,072,467,580 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 348,359,507 kg | 1,046,219,736.375 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 211,423,866.314 kg | 782,348,854.567 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 246,613,911.997 kg | 773,429,935.674 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 172,732,753.457 kg | 594,903,419.858 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 95,220,976.502 kg | 379,489,250 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 101,939,020 kg | 339,605,739.787 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 134,724,963.538 kg | 292,183,855 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 75,533,240.068 kg | 272,518,301 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 67,656,708.418 kg | 267,690,306.715 USD |
Harissa Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable chili paste/sauce (packed in tins, jars, or tubes)
Industry PositionValue-added Processed Food (Condiment)
Market
Harissa is a globally traded chili-based condiment, typically sold as a shelf-stable paste or sauce in retail and foodservice packaging formats. Tunisia is widely recognized as the core origin and leading exporter for commercial “Tunisian harissa”, with UNESCO inscribing harissa-related knowledge, skills, and practices on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022. In trade statistics, harissa is commonly captured under the broader HS 2103.90 grouping (“other sauces and preparations; mixed condiments and seasonings”), which can obscure product-specific visibility versus larger sauce categories. International demand is supported by North African/Maghrebi cuisine diaspora markets and broader culinary adoption, with branding and quality-labeling used to differentiate authentic Tunisian product from imitations.
Market GrowthGrowing (recent multi-year trend)niche-to-mainstream expansion in international condiment categories, with increased visibility following collective promotion and UNESCO-linked cultural recognition
Major Producing Countries
- TunisiaOrigin and focal point of commercial production; harissa designated by FAO (OCOP) as Tunisia’s priority product and recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage element (2022).
Major Exporting Countries
- TunisiaDescribed by UNIDO as the biggest exporter of harissa; export differentiation supported by the “Food Quality Label Tunisia” scheme.
Supply Calendar
- Tunisia (Cap Bon / Nabeul region):Jul, Aug, Sep, OctPepper harvest for key local varieties is commonly cited as July–October; industrial harissa production and exports can continue year-round using processed inputs and shelf-stable packing.
Specification
Major VarietiesTraditional harissa (sun-dried chili pepper paste, artisanal styles), Industrial harissa (heat-processed, hermetically sealed paste/sauce for retail/foodservice)
Physical Attributes
- Thick, red to brick-red paste/sauce with pronounced chili aroma and heat; often used as both condiment and cooking ingredient
- Common seasoning profile includes chili pepper, garlic, and spices such as coriander and caraway
Compositional Metrics
- For chili-sauce-type products, Codex CXS 306-2023 specifies pH not exceeding 4.6 and total soluble solids in the range of 8%–60% (as appropriate to product type).
Packaging
- Hermetically sealed metal tins (retail and foodservice sizes)
- Squeezable tubes for convenience retail
- Glass jars for retail
ProcessingTypically produced from fresh and/or processed chili (Capsicum spp.) combined with salt and permitted acids (e.g., vinegar/citric acid), then stabilized by heat processing or other physical means and hermetic sealing (Codex CXS 306-2023).Additive use in international trade commonly references Codex GSFA provisions for non-emulsified sauces (food category 12.6.2), which includes chili sauce as an example.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Chili pepper cultivation and harvest → selection and sun-drying (common in artisanal chains) → washing/grinding → seasoning with salt/garlic/spices → acidification (as applicable) → heat processing (as applicable) → filling into hermetically sealed tins/jars/tubes → ambient distribution → retail/foodservice; refrigerate after opening where instructed.
Demand Drivers
- Use as a versatile condiment and cooking base across North African/Maghrebi dishes (e.g., couscous, stews, soups, vegetables, marinades)
- Diaspora demand and specialty/ethnic retail distribution that introduces harissa to broader consumer segments
- Product differentiation via authenticity signaling (e.g., “Food Quality Label Tunisia”) in response to imitation products marketed as “harissa”
Temperature
- Shelf-stable distribution is supported by heat processing and hermetic sealing practices described in Codex chili sauce standards; many retail products specify dry, ambient storage before opening and refrigeration after opening.
Shelf Life
- Commercial products are commonly positioned as shelf-stable when unopened due to hermetic sealing and stabilization (e.g., heat processing and acidification control), with post-opening storage guidance depending on formulation and packaging.
Risks
Climate HighHarissa supply is ultimately anchored to Capsicum raw material availability; drought and water-use restrictions in Tunisia create a high-impact risk for pepper yields and industrial processing throughput, and Tunisia is widely cited as the leading exporter for commercial harissa.Diversify sourcing windows and supplier base (including multiple Tunisian regions and both artisanal/industrial channels), contract for processed pepper inputs where feasible, and maintain buffer inventory of shelf-stable finished goods during peak production season.
Food Safety MediumChili-based inputs (especially dried chili) have documented global exposure risks to fungal contamination and mycotoxins (e.g., aflatoxins/ochratoxin A) under poor drying and storage conditions; Codex chili sauce standards explicitly reference compliance with Codex contaminants/toxins limits and pesticide residue limits.Apply validated supplier approval and testing programs for chili inputs (including mycotoxins and pesticide residues), enforce good drying/storage controls, and align finished product specifications with relevant Codex guidance.
Authenticity And Imitation MediumInternational markets include imitation products labeled as “harissa” that may not match Tunisian-origin recipes, creating price pressure and brand dilution; Tunisia’s “Food Quality Label” was established to protect authentic product and provide traceability/controls.For Tunisian-origin positioning, require verified origin documentation and recognized labeling schemes (where applicable), and implement label/pack audits plus clear product specification agreements with suppliers.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCross-border trade commonly depends on compliance with additive permissions and labeling norms for sauce/condiment categories; Codex GSFA (food category 12.6.2) and Codex chili sauce standard frameworks are frequently referenced in international regulatory alignment.Maintain an additive and labeling compliance matrix per destination market, referencing Codex GSFA and any stricter national requirements; verify pH/process controls and documentation for acidified/heat-processed products.
Sustainability
- Water availability and recurrent drought risk in Tunisia (a key origin and exporter) can constrain agricultural raw material supply and processing continuity; national water rationing/restrictions have been reported in recent years.
- Genetic erosion and replacement of local chili varieties by hybrids can affect long-term availability of distinctive origin-linked raw materials used for traditional harissa styles.
Labor & Social
- Livelihood sensitivity across the harissa value chain (farmers, collection centres, small-scale producers, industrial firms) in Tunisia; shocks to pepper supply, prices, or export access can transmit quickly to rural employment.
- Women’s participation is prominent in traditional/community preparation practices and targeted support programs for rural women producer groups have been documented in Tunisia.
FAQ
How is harissa typically classified in international trade statistics?Harissa is commonly captured under the broader sauces/condiments chapter rather than as a standalone commodity. A frequent anchor is HS heading 2103 (“Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings”), often using subheading 2103.90 for “other” sauces and mixed condiments, which can aggregate harissa with many other products.
Why is Tunisia especially important for the global harissa market?Tunisia is widely cited as the leading exporter for commercial harissa, and Tunisia’s harissa-related knowledge, skills, and culinary practices were inscribed by UNESCO in 2022 as intangible cultural heritage. Tunisia also uses an official quality-labeling approach (“Food Quality Label Tunisia”) to protect authentic product positioning and differentiate against imitation products sold as “harissa” internationally.
What are the key food-safety and quality control concerns for harissa-style chili sauces?Key concerns center on controlling spoilage and meeting contaminant/residue expectations. Codex chili sauce guidance emphasizes appropriate processing (often including heat processing and hermetic sealing) and sets relevant quality controls such as pH limits (not exceeding 4.6 for chili sauce-type products), plus compliance with Codex limits for contaminants/toxins and pesticide residues; chili inputs also have documented global risks of mycotoxin contamination when drying and storage controls are weak.
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Harissa Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Italy
Netherlands
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United States
United Arab Emirates
Germany
France
Israel
Panama
Tunisia
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Derived products: Merguez
Raw materials: Chili Pepper Powder, Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed, Dried Chili Pepper, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil
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