Derived Products
Plum Kernel Oil
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Plum Seed market coverage spans 4 countries.
- 29 exporter companies and 22 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 8 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Plum Seed
Analyze 8 supplier-linked transactions across the top 2 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Plum Seed.
Plum Seed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Plum Seed to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Plum Seed: Uzbekistan (+73.6%), India (+43.1%).
Plum Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Plum Seed transaction unit prices: Uzbekistan (2.08 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | +73.6% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.04 USD / kg (245 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (860 kg) | 2.08 USD / kg (102 kg) | ||||||
| India | +43.1% | 2 | 1.24 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Plum Seed Global Supply Chain Coverage
51 companies
29 exporters and 22 importers are mapped for Plum Seed.
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Plum Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
29 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Plum Seed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Plum Seed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Iran)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Plum Seed, Fresh Plum
(Iran)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Plum Seed
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Plum Seed
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Netherlands, Austria, Poland, India, France
Supplying Products: Pomegranate Juice, Plum Seed, Fresh Pomegranate +5
(Kyrgyzstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Fresh Pear, Plum Seed, Fresh Apple +3
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Russia, Ukraine, India, Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Fresh Apple, Plum Seed, Fresh Cherry
Plum Seed Global Exporter Coverage
29 companies
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Plum Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
22 importer companies are mapped for Plum Seed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Plum Seed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Austria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Uzbekistan
(Austria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Poland, Tajikistan
(Turkmenistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
22 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Plum Seed.
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Classification
Product TypeByproduct
Product FormDried pits (stones) and kernels (seeds)
Industry PositionFruit Processing Byproduct
Market
Plum seed (kernel) is a niche traded byproduct generated when plums are destoned for products such as prunes (dried plums), juices, purées, jams, and canned fruit. Global availability is therefore anchored to major plum-producing and processing regions, with supply volumes fluctuating with plum harvest outcomes and processing throughput. Downstream demand is mainly for plum kernel oil used in cosmetics (and in smaller volumes as a specialty edible oil), while the stone shell fraction can be valorized as solid biofuel feedstock. Market development is constrained by food-safety and regulatory considerations because stone-fruit kernels can contain cyanogenic glycosides that may release cyanide when crushed or chewed.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest global producer of plums and sloes; potential largest upstream pool for pit/kernel byproduct supply when processed.
- RomaniaLarge plum producer; plum processing activity supports potential pit/kernel byproduct generation.
- SerbiaLarge plum producer; pit/kernel availability is linked to plum and prune processing streams.
- TurkiyeSignificant plum producer; byproduct supply depends on domestic processing volumes.
- ChileMajor Southern Hemisphere producer and exporter of plums/prunes; processing residues can supply pits/kernels seasonally.
- United StatesCalifornia is the center of U.S. fresh plum production and prune production; pits/kernels originate from those processing chains.
Supply Calendar
- United States (California — fresh plums):Jun, Jul, AugFresh plum peak season in California is typically summer; pit generation depends on fresh-cut/canning/purée throughput.
- United States (California — prune plums for drying):Aug, SepPrune harvest typically begins mid-August; pits are generated during pitting/drying-related handling and downstream processing.
- Chile (fresh plums and prune harvest window):Dec, Jan, Feb, MarSouthern Hemisphere counter-seasonal window; pits/kernels are generated when fruit is processed (e.g., for dried plums).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Hard plum pit (stone) contains an inner kernel (seed) that can be mechanically recovered after cracking and used as an input for oil expression.
Compositional Metrics
- Cyanogenic glycosides (notably amygdalin in stone-fruit kernels) can release cyanide when kernels are chewed/ground; edible-kernel or kernel-derived ingredient specifications commonly require cyanide-related risk controls and testing.
Grades
- Kernel stream: industrial/cosmetic input grade (for oil expression) versus food-grade applications where permitted and controlled
- Oil stream: cosmetic grade versus food grade (where marketed), typically defined by supplier specifications (e.g., acidity, oxidation markers, organoleptic profile) and applicable regulatory compliance
Packaging
- Cleaned, dried pits/kernels shipped in lined bulk bags or sacks to limit moisture uptake
- Expressed oil shipped in sealed drums/IBC totes with light/oxygen exposure minimized
ProcessingCommon downstream processing routes include pit washing/drying, mechanical cracking and kernel separation, and oil expression (often cold pressing) followed by settling/filtration; some value chains further refine oil for end-use requirements.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Plum harvesting -> industrial destoning/pitting (prunes, canned fruit, purée, juice, jam) -> pit collection and drying -> storage and aggregation -> cracking and kernel separation -> oil expression (e.g., cold press) -> settling/filtration (and optional refining) -> distribution to cosmetics/food ingredient users
- Alternative valorization: pit shell fraction -> size reduction/pelletization -> combustion as solid biofuel
Demand Drivers
- Cosmetics formulators seeking plant-derived emollient oils (INCI: Prunus domestica seed oil) and upcycled/circular inputs
- Bioenergy and circular-waste programs using fruit stones as solid biofuel feedstock in pellet or bulk form
Temperature
- Pits/kernels are typically handled as a dry-stored byproduct; moisture control is critical to reduce spoilage risk during storage and shipment.
- Kernel oil quality is sensitive to oxidation; handling commonly emphasizes protection from heat, light, and oxygen during storage and transport.
Risks
Food Safety HighStone-fruit kernels can contain cyanogenic glycosides (e.g., amygdalin) that may release cyanide when kernels are crushed or chewed, creating acute toxicity concerns and regulatory scrutiny for any edible-kernel or kernel-derived food uses. This can disrupt trade via import rejections, product withdrawals, or restrictions if suppliers cannot demonstrate effective control, testing, and compliant labeling/usage conditions.Restrict intended use to non-food channels where appropriate (e.g., cosmetics); for any food uses, implement validated cyanide/cyanogenic-glycoside testing, clear specifications, and documented processing controls aligned with relevant authority guidance.
Climate MediumBecause plum seed supply is a byproduct, availability is highly exposed to weather-driven yield volatility (e.g., frost events, hail, drought stress) that reduces plum harvest volumes and/or shifts fruit away from processing channels.Diversify sourcing across Northern and Southern Hemisphere processing regions and maintain flexible contracts with multiple processors/aggregators.
Quality Degradation MediumPoor moisture control in stored pits/kernels can increase spoilage risk, while kernel oil value is sensitive to oxidation and batch-to-batch variability; inconsistent cracking/separation can also increase foreign-material risk.Set moisture and cleanliness specs for pit/kernel lots, apply supplier audits/traceability, and use oxidation-control practices for oil (packaging, storage conditions, and routine quality testing).
Sustainability
- Circular bioeconomy / waste valorization: recovering kernels and energy products from plum processing residues
- Air-emissions and compliance considerations where pits are used as solid fuel (technology choice and emissions control matter)
FAQ
Are plum seeds (kernels) safe to eat?They can pose an acute safety risk because stone-fruit kernels may contain cyanogenic glycosides (such as amygdalin) that can release cyanide when kernels are crushed or chewed. Food safety authorities have assessed cyanide risk from cyanogenic glycosides and this is a key reason edible-kernel uses require strict controls, testing, and regulatory compliance.
What are the main commercial uses of plum seeds and pits in global value chains?The inner kernel can be recovered and used as an input for plum kernel (plum seed) oil used in cosmetics (and in smaller volumes in specialty food applications, where compliant). The pit/stone fraction can also be valorized as biomass feedstock, including pellet production for combustion.
Why is plum-seed trade often described as a byproduct market rather than a primary commodity market?Plum seeds are generated when plums are processed and destoned for products like prunes, purées, juices, jams, and canned fruit. As a result, supply depends on plum production and processing volumes rather than being cultivated and traded as a standalone crop.
Sources
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