Hibiscus Tea Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Sorrel Juice (Hibiscus)
Raw Materials
Fresh Hibiscus Flower
HS Code
210690
Last Updated
2026-09-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Hibiscus Tea market coverage spans 137 countries.
  • 505 exporter companies and 576 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 495 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-27.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hibiscus Tea

Analyze 495 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

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Top YoY shifts for Hibiscus Tea: South Africa (+1888.4%), China (+692.1%), United States (+128.4%).

Hibiscus Tea Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Hibiscus Tea country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Hibiscus Tea transaction unit prices: United States (92.97 USD / kg), Mexico (47.33 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (28.33 USD / kg), India (27.56 USD / kg), Costa Rica (14.83 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
United Kingdom+78.8%1325.50 USD / kg (50 kg)20.11 USD / kg (26.48 kg)13.49 USD / kg (27.23 kg)24.40 USD / kg (231.54 kg)27.35 USD / kg (234.135 kg)- (-)
United States+128.4%19236.65 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)92.97 USD / kg (707.684 kg)
Germany+7.8%2110.90 USD / kg (636.3 kg)9.04 USD / kg (190 kg)- (-)- (-)6.46 USD / kg (1,000 kg)10.23 USD / kg (2,587.5 kg)
India-21.3%569.61 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)27.56 USD / kg (64.8 kg)
Ecuador-19.0%4114.85 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)10.07 USD / kg (827.1 kg)
Sri Lanka+0.5%2080.13 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)28.33 USD / kg (159 kg)
Peru-17.7%140.36 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)6.11 USD / kg (145.43 kg)
Mexico+36.3%527.41 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)47.33 USD / kg (1,119.93 kg)
Spain-29.3%5- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Malaysia+4.2%82.85 USD / kg (4,100.46 kg)- (-)- (-)2.85 USD / kg (4,100.46 kg)- (-)- (-)
Hibiscus Tea Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,081 companies
505 exporters and 576 importers are mapped for Hibiscus Tea.
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Hibiscus Tea Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

505 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

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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Retail
Exporting Countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Mexico, India, Canada, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Germany, United States
Supplying Products: Black Tea, Green Tea, Flaxseed +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India, Panama, Chile, Colombia, Canada, El Salvador, United States
Supplying Products: Mayonnaise, Salsa, Pickled Jalapeños +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Retail, Trade
Exporting Countries: Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Philippines, India
Supplying Products: Green Tea, Flavored Iced Tea, Black Tea +5
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Camomile, Black Tea, Hibiscus Tea +5
(Austria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Ecuador, Panama, Uzbekistan, United States, Uganda, Austria, Ukraine, Peru, Russia, Turkiye
Supplying Products: Energy Drink, Caffeinated Carbonated Energy Drink, Sparkling Soft Drink +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 12
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Turkmenistan, Latvia, Germany, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Black Tea, Loose Leaf Tea, Coffee Extract Preparations +5
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Hibiscus Tea Global Exporter Coverage
505 companies
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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.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States674,243,494 kg6,469,815,386 USD
2Germany790,367,772.638 kg5,761,192,189.411 USD
3Netherlands782,775,336.186 kg4,255,100,444.355 USD
4Italy342,850,603 kg2,308,614,551.513 USD
5Poland310,101,611.936 kg2,065,385,493 USD
6United Kingdom172,026,138.082 kg1,739,697,899.943 USD
7Canada300,088,143.309 kg1,451,164,229.555 USD
8Spain217,030,586.158 kg1,272,971,935.094 USD
9Hong Kong34,765,689 kg1,254,214,635.115 USD
10Belgium321,269,176.075 kg1,154,850,137.918 USD

Hibiscus Tea Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Hibiscus Tea Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

576 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

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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Others
Value Chain Roles: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Mexico, India, Canada, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Germany, United States
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: United States
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Turkiye
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Singapore, Taiwan, Netherlands, Chile, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Turkiye, Iraq, United Arab Emirates
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
576 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

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RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States898,294,665 kg6,939,916,965 USD
2Germany497,582,839.804 kg2,788,193,480.488 USD
3Netherlands443,881,375.327 kg2,109,739,474.198 USD
4South Korea131,912,738.881 kg2,069,463,917 USD
5Canada289,083,525.347 kg2,024,840,474.139 USD
6Australia215,109,345.031 kg1,590,088,341.888 USD
7Hong Kong116,392,590 kg1,489,807,508.206 USD
8Italy193,817,560 kg1,153,123,141.034 USD
9Philippines255,916,999.19 kg1,120,565,768 USD
10Spain212,062,233.467 kg1,083,953,538.5 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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