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IQF Okra Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Frozen Okra
HS Code
071080
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • IQF Okra market coverage spans 126 countries.
  • 48 exporter companies and 75 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 230 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 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 2026-05-16.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for IQF Okra

Analyze 230 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for IQF Okra.

IQF Okra Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in IQF Okra to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for IQF Okra: Guatemala (+10.8%), India (-4.5%), Turkiye (-1.3%).

IQF Okra Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark IQF Okra country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible IQF Okra transaction unit prices: Guatemala (1.53 USD / kg), India (1.29 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
India-4.5%1911.54 USD / kg (73,130 kg)1.49 USD / kg (93,347.76 kg)1.33 USD / kg (66,194.8 kg)1.02 USD / kg (48,481.999 kg)1.15 USD / kg (49,312.4 kg)1.29 USD / kg (23,308 kg)
Guatemala+10.8%19- (-)- (-)- (-)1.24 USD / kg (93,160 kg)1.59 USD / kg (172,864 kg)1.53 USD / kg (125,198 kg)
Singapore-2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Vietnam-0.3%151.99 USD / kg (5,000 kg)1.90 USD / kg (13,930 kg)1.89 USD / kg (27,530 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Hong Kong-2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Turkiye-1.3%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
IQF Okra Global Supply Chain Coverage
123 companies
48 exporters and 75 importers are mapped for IQF Okra.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for IQF Okra, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

IQF Okra Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

IQF Okra Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

1 premium IQF Okra suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
FK EPICURE FOODS LLP
India
Food Manufacturing
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IQF Okra Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Okra, IQF Okra
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Frozen Okra, Frozen Green Beans, IQF Okra +1
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-20
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Broad Bean, Frozen Okra, Frozen Sweet Corn +2
(Guatemala)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Russia
Supplying Products: Frozen Broccoli, Frozen Cauliflower, Frozen Okra +3
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Edamame, Frozen Okra, Frozen Soybean +4
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Peru, Turkiye, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Cauliflower, Frozen Okra, Canned Artichoke +4
IQF Okra Global Exporter Coverage
48 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for IQF Okra (HS Code 071080) in 2024

For IQF Okra 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

IQF Okra Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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IQF Okra Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

IQF Okra Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Greece)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Greece)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Greece)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-20
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
75 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for IQF Okra.
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Top Import Demand Countries for IQF Okra (HS Code 071080) in 2024

For IQF Okra 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

IQF Okra Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen (IQF)
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product

Market

IQF okra is a globally traded frozen vegetable product positioned in the broader quick-frozen vegetables market, supplying retail frozen aisles and foodservice ingredient channels. Global fresh okra production is highly concentrated in South Asia and West Africa, with India and Nigeria consistently among the largest producers in FAOSTAT. In trade data, frozen okra may be aggregated under broader HS headings for frozen vegetables (with product-level specificity varying by country tariff-line detail), which can limit globally comparable okra-only trade flow estimates. Market dynamics are shaped by cold-chain reliability, food safety controls for frozen vegetables, and importing-country compliance on pesticide residues and microbiological criteria.
Major Producing Countries
  • IndiaLargest global producer of okra in FAOSTAT time series
  • NigeriaAmong the largest global producers of okra in FAOSTAT time series
  • MaliAmong the largest global producers of okra in FAOSTAT time series
  • SudanMaterial producer in FAOSTAT okra statistics
  • PakistanMaterial producer in FAOSTAT okra statistics
  • EgyptMaterial producer in FAOSTAT okra statistics

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Typically traded as whole pods and/or cut pieces (sliced or cut) as free-flowing IQF units
  • Green pod color and intact appearance (low discoloration) are common buyer quality expectations
  • Okra’s natural mucilage can affect stickiness; effective blanching and dewatering support free-flowing IQF presentation
Compositional Metrics
  • Defect and style presentation expectations commonly align to quick-frozen vegetable product standards and buyer specifications (e.g., limits on extraneous matter, discoloration, and damaged pieces)
  • Import programs may require compliance with pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs) and applicable microbiological criteria for frozen vegetables
Grades
  • Codex-aligned quick-frozen vegetable conventions are commonly referenced as baseline quality/hygiene expectations; retailer and private-label programs may apply tighter specifications
Packaging
  • Consumer packs (sealed plastic bags) and bulk foodservice packs (poly bags) packed into corrugated master cartons
  • Glazing may be used as a protective ice layer in some frozen-vegetable applications; potable-quality water is expected when glazing is applied
ProcessingBlanching is commonly used to inactivate enzymes and help stabilize color/texture prior to freezingMaintained at -18°C or colder throughout storage and distribution for quick-frozen product integrity

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest -> receiving and raw inspection -> washing -> trimming/cutting -> blanching -> dewatering -> IQF freezing -> packaging -> frozen storage -> refrigerated (frozen) transport -> importer/distributor cold store -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
  • Convenience and year-round availability as a frozen vegetable ingredient
  • Foodservice and prepared-meal manufacturing demand for standardized cut size and predictable cooking performance
  • Cross-border demand linked to cuisines where okra is a common vegetable (e.g., South Asia, Middle East, West Africa and diaspora markets)
Temperature
  • Quick-frozen vegetables are expected to be maintained at -18°C or colder throughout the cold chain (storage, transport, distribution, retail), subject to allowed tolerances in relevant standards
  • Thaw-refreeze events increase ice crystal growth and can degrade texture and appearance, raising complaint and waste risk
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-life performance is primarily driven by continuous frozen storage and minimizing temperature fluctuations rather than ripening physiology

Risks

Food Safety HighFrozen vegetables can trigger major trade disruptions via border rejections, recalls, and delistings when microbiological hazards (e.g., Listeria monocytogenes in frozen-vegetable environments) or contamination events occur. Freezing preserves product but does not substitute for hygienic processing controls, validated blanching where used, and robust HACCP-based programs across the plant and cold chain.Apply HACCP with strong prerequisite programs; validate blanching where relevant; implement environmental monitoring for Listeria in frozen-vegetable facilities; verify raw-material GAP and conduct risk-based microbiological and residue testing aligned to importing-market requirements.
Cold Chain MediumTrade viability depends on continuous frozen logistics; temperature abuse during storage, port dwell time, or inland distribution can cause quality loss and increase complaint rates, while severe excursions can raise food safety and regulatory concerns depending on local rules.Use time-temperature monitoring, specify maximum excursion limits in contracts, qualify cold stores and reefer providers, and maintain documented temperature controls through shipment handoffs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumOkra raw material can face importing-market scrutiny for pesticide residues and other chemical compliance, and processed frozen products must meet labeling and additive rules where applicable (including any glazing solutions or processing aids permitted under standards). Non-compliance can lead to consignment holds or rejections.Maintain residue-management programs (MRL mapping by destination), supplier approval with pesticide-use records, and finished-product specification checks against destination rules and Codex-aligned guidance.
Climate MediumHeat extremes, drought episodes, and flooding in key producing regions can affect okra yields and quality, which may tighten raw-material supply for processors and increase procurement volatility for IQF plants.Diversify origin sourcing, build multi-region procurement windows, and monitor seasonal production risks through local agronomic intelligence and supplier reporting.
Sustainability
  • Energy intensity and greenhouse-gas footprint of freezing and frozen logistics (cold stores and reefer transport), including refrigerant management
  • Food loss and waste risk from cold-chain disruptions (power outages, equipment failure, port delays) leading to quality downgrade or disposal
  • On-farm pesticide stewardship and water management in major okra-producing regions, with downstream compliance implications for importing markets
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor exposure in harvesting and trimming operations, including occupational safety risks associated with pesticide handling and packing-line work
  • Smallholder participation in okra supply in parts of South Asia and Africa can raise traceability and supplier-audit complexity for exporters and buyers

IQF Okra Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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