Derived Products
Sorrel Juice (Hibiscus)
Raw Materials
Fresh Hibiscus Flower
HS Code
210690
Last Updated
2026-07-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Hibiscus Tea market coverage spans 137 countries.
- 266 exporter companies and 273 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 554 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers & manufacturers 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 2026-07-30.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hibiscus Tea
Analyze 554 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Hibiscus Tea.
Hibiscus Tea Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Hibiscus Tea to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Hibiscus Tea: South Africa (+1910.6%), Kazakhstan (+270.3%), Vietnam (-94.1%).
Hibiscus Tea Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Hibiscus Tea country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Hibiscus Tea transaction unit prices: France (93.19 USD / kg), South Africa (54.17 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (50.86 USD / kg), Costa Rica (37.87 USD / kg), United States (32.33 USD / kg), 9 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +77.3% | 218 | 14.82 USD / kg (4,757.442 kg) | 36.65 USD / kg (2,546.78 kg) | 13.32 USD / kg (231.02 kg) | 59.30 USD / kg (1,034.104 kg) | 22.56 USD / kg (3,225.945 kg) | 32.33 USD / kg (1,858.76 kg) | ||||||
| India | -28.0% | 65 | 15.99 USD / kg (737.985 kg) | 9.61 USD / kg (3,099.011 kg) | 15.99 USD / kg (272.28 kg) | 17.06 USD / kg (382.04 kg) | 38.29 USD / kg (431.04 kg) | 20.95 USD / kg (487.68 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -21.4% | 37 | 15.16 USD / kg (291.49 kg) | 14.85 USD / kg (51.2 kg) | 13.25 USD / kg (289.36 kg) | 15.28 USD / kg (2,268.16 kg) | 6.55 USD / kg (299.33 kg) | 0.53 USD / kg (26.8 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -14.5% | 23 | 6.41 USD / kg (824 kg) | 10.90 USD / kg (636.3 kg) | 9.04 USD / kg (190 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.46 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +1.9% | 21 | - (-) | 80.13 USD / kg (4.68 kg) | 69.79 USD / kg (49.203 kg) | 33.52 USD / kg (254.163 kg) | 43.29 USD / kg (21.6 kg) | 50.86 USD / kg (23.4 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -17.7% | 14 | - (-) | 0.36 USD / kg (17.4 kg) | 6.79 USD / kg (172.37 kg) | 0.60 USD / kg (10 kg) | - (-) | 29.95 USD / kg (144.15 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +33.6% | 63 | 21.70 USD / kg (990.47 kg) | 7.41 USD / kg (3,393.2 kg) | 15.21 USD / kg (1,358.6 kg) | 25.79 USD / kg (6,322.83 kg) | 37.13 USD / kg (1,595.2 kg) | 13.60 USD / kg (360 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +93.1% | 6 | 5.17 USD / kg (10,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Malaysia | +4.2% | 8 | - (-) | 2.85 USD / kg (4,100.46 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.85 USD / kg (4,100.46 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -25.1% | 17 | 15.22 USD / kg (170.18 kg) | 13.51 USD / kg (23.8 kg) | 13.79 USD / kg (117.81 kg) | 35.78 USD / kg (47.25 kg) | 13.50 USD / kg (11.04 kg) | 37.87 USD / kg (400.22 kg) |
Hibiscus Tea Global Supply Chain Coverage
539 companies
266 exporters and 273 importers are mapped for Hibiscus Tea.
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Hibiscus Tea Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
266 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Hibiscus Tea. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Hibiscus Tea Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 266 total exporter companies in the Hibiscus Tea supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Senegal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Nigeria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
(Malawi)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Hibiscus Tea
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Armenia
Supplying Products: Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus Tea Global Exporter Coverage
266 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Hibiscus Tea supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Hibiscus Tea (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Hibiscus Tea 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 | 674,243,494 kg | 6,469,815,386 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 790,367,772.638 kg | 5,761,192,189.411 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 782,775,336.186 kg | 4,255,100,444.355 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 342,850,603 kg | 2,308,614,551.513 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 310,101,611.936 kg | 2,065,385,493 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 172,026,138.082 kg | 1,739,697,899.943 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 300,088,143.309 kg | 1,451,164,229.555 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 217,030,586.158 kg | 1,272,971,935.094 USD |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 34,765,689 kg | 1,254,214,635.115 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 321,269,176.075 kg | 1,154,850,137.918 USD |
Hibiscus Tea Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Hibiscus Tea Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
273 importer companies are mapped for Hibiscus Tea demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Hibiscus Tea Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 273 total importer companies tracked for Hibiscus Tea. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Romania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-05
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Azerbaijan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
273 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Hibiscus Tea.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Hibiscus Tea (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Hibiscus Tea in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 898,294,665 kg | 6,939,916,965 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 497,582,839.804 kg | 2,788,193,480.488 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 443,881,375.327 kg | 2,109,739,474.198 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 131,912,738.881 kg | 2,069,463,917 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 289,083,525.347 kg | 2,024,840,474.139 USD |
| 6 | Australia | 215,109,345.031 kg | 1,590,088,341.888 USD |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 116,392,590 kg | 1,489,807,508.206 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 193,817,560 kg | 1,153,123,141.034 USD |
| 9 | Philippines | 255,916,999.19 kg | 1,120,565,768 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 212,062,233.467 kg | 1,083,953,538.5 USD |
Hibiscus Tea Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupDried botanicals for herbal infusions
Scientific NameHibiscus sabdariffa L.
PerishabilityLow (once properly dried), but quality is sensitive to moisture uptake during storage/transport (mold and color degradation risk).
Growing Conditions
- Tropical/subtropical cropping conditions
- Minimum temperature around 20°C referenced for growth
- Prefers drained soils; maturity commonly reported within roughly 4–8 months depending on conditions
Main Varietiescv. group Sabdariffa (edible calyx types)
Consumption Forms
- Herbal tea/infusion (hot and cold beverages)
- Beverage concentrates and flavor/color applications
- Use in certain processed foods (e.g., jams/jellies) and as a flavoring ingredient
Grading Factors
- Color intensity and uniformity of dried calyces
- Foreign matter and cleanliness after shelling/cleaning
- Moisture condition and absence of mold
- Cut form (whole vs cut/sifted) aligned to buyer needs
Planting to HarvestCommonly reported at roughly 4–6 months after sowing for calyx harvest in many production systems (timing varies by climate and production purpose).
Market
Hibiscus tea is commonly made from the dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle) and is traded globally as a dried botanical used for herbal infusions and as a natural color/flavor ingredient. Supply is concentrated in tropical and subtropical producing belts, with major commercial supply often cited from China and Thailand, alongside notable African origins including Sudan and West Africa. International trade is quality-sensitive, with origin and post-harvest handling (shelling/cleaning and drying) strongly influencing color, cleanliness, and buyer acceptance. Demand is supported by beverage and ingredient applications, with the United States and Germany cited among key import markets for hibiscus products used in teas and beverages.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaFrequently cited as one of the largest producers and a major supplier of hibiscus calyces for tea/infusion markets.
- ThailandFrequently cited as a leading producer and supplier; origin reputation and quality control are commonly discussed in trade literature.
- SudanCited as an important African producer/exporter; Sudanese calyces are often described as high quality but sensitive to processing consistency.
- MexicoCultivated for calyces used in beverages and tea; official sources describe an Oct–Nov harvest window in Mexico.
- NigeriaWidely cultivated and consumed domestically as a beverage ingredient; also participates in regional/international dried calyx trade.
- SenegalWest African producer; published processing/seasonality references describe Nov–Jan calyx harvest in parts of the region depending on rains.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaOften cited as a major supplier to import markets for dried hibiscus calyces used in herbal tea and beverage applications.
- ThailandRegularly cited among the main world suppliers of hibiscus calyces for tea/infusion use.
- SudanCited as Africa’s important producer/exporter in trade-oriented botanical literature; export quality can be constrained by processing practices.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesCited among top import markets for hibiscus used in herbal teas and beverages.
- GermanyCited among top import markets for hibiscus used in herbal teas and beverages.
Supply Calendar
- Senegal:Nov, Dec, JanPublished sources describe calyx harvesting in West Africa occurring around November–January, influenced by rainy-season timing.
- Côte d'Ivoire:Nov, Dec, JanPublished sources describe calyx harvesting occurring around November–January, influenced by rainy-season timing.
- Sudan:Nov, Dec, JanTrade literature describes gradual hand-picking of calyces around November through January followed by shelling and drying.
- Mexico:Oct, NovOfficial Mexican agriculture guidance describes harvest in October and November for jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyces.
Specification
Major VarietiesHibiscus sabdariffa cv. group Sabdariffa (edible calyx types used for beverages/infusions)
Physical Attributes
- Dried calyces (often red) used for infusion; color intensity is a key commercial attribute for beverage/tea applications
- Tart, acidic sensory profile linked to organic acids in the calyx; commonly used in hot and cold beverages
Compositional Metrics
- Anthocyanins contribute to red color in calyces/infusions; composition varies by origin and processing
- Organic acids (e.g., malic/citric) contribute to tartness; composition varies by variety, origin, and culture method
Packaging
- Dried calyces are commonly traded dried (often whole) and packed in bulk formats for transport and wholesale handling
ProcessingCalyces are typically shelled (seed capsule removed) and then sun- or shade-dried prior to storage and tradeCut/sifted formats may be produced for blending and downstream tea/infusion packaging
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest calyces → shelling/decoring (seed capsule removal) → drying (sun or shade) → cleaning/sieving → bulk packing → export/import → blending and tea-bagging or loose-leaf packing → retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Use as a caffeine-free herbal infusion ingredient in hot and cold beverages
- Use as a natural color/flavor ingredient in beverages, concentrates, and certain processed foods (e.g., jams/jellies)
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored as a shelf-stable dried botanical; moisture control (dry, well-ventilated storage) is critical to prevent mold and quality loss
- Protecting color and aroma during storage often emphasizes cool, dry conditions and packaging that limits humidity ingress
Risks
Food Safety HighHerbal teas can carry pesticide residues and other contaminants (e.g., microbial contaminants, metals, mycotoxins) that may trigger border rejections or require costly rework/testing; this compliance risk is acute for dried botanicals used for infusions such as hibiscus.Use supplier qualification with GAP/GMP controls, implement lot-level residue/contaminant testing aligned to target-market limits, and maintain documented traceability and drying/storage controls.
Quality Variability MediumCommercial quality is highly origin- and process-dependent (color, cleanliness, and sensory strength), and trade literature notes that inconsistent or poor processing can impair the quality of otherwise high-reputation origins.Specify measurable buyer specs (e.g., color/appearance, foreign matter, moisture targets), audit shelling/drying practices, and use pre-shipment inspection and representative sampling.
Climate MediumIn key West African supply zones, harvest timing and output depend on rainy-season patterns; published references describe harvesting concentrated around November–January, implying vulnerability to rainfall variability and season shifts.Diversify sourcing across multiple origins/hemispheres, track seasonal progress by origin, and build buffer stock ahead of peak demand windows.
Logistics MediumBecause hibiscus is traded as a dried, color-sensitive botanical, prolonged exposure to humidity during inland transport, port dwell time, or ocean transit can increase mold risk and degrade color, reducing usable yield.Use moisture-barrier packaging with desiccants where appropriate, monitor container humidity, and prioritize dry-season shipment planning and rapid port clearance.
Sustainability
- Agrochemical stewardship and residue management to meet importing-country requirements for herbal infusions
- Post-harvest drying practices (sun/shade drying) and storage conditions that influence spoilage, waste, and product losses
Labor & Social
- Reliance on manual harvesting and manual shelling/decoring in many origins can create labor availability and worker-safety pressures during peak harvest windows
FAQ
What plant is hibiscus tea typically made from?Hibiscus tea is typically made from the dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle), which are steeped to make a red, tart herbal infusion.
Which countries are commonly cited as major suppliers of hibiscus for tea and beverage use?Trade literature commonly cites China and Thailand among the main global suppliers, with Sudan also highlighted as an important African producer/exporter; Mexico and parts of West Africa (e.g., Senegal) are also noted producers.
What is a key food-safety concern in global trade of hibiscus tea raw material?A key concern is compliance with importing-country limits on pesticide residues and other contaminants that can occur in herbal teas and dried botanicals; this can lead to shipment holds or rejections without strong testing and quality controls.
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Hibiscus Tea Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
United States
Germany
Canada
Poland
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Vietnam
United Arab Emirates
Spain
Chile
Malaysia
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