HS Code
130239
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Processed eucheuma seaweed market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 373 exporter companies and 491 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 340 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- 0 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 2026-06-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Processed eucheuma seaweed
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Processed eucheuma seaweed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Processed eucheuma seaweed: Indonesia (-71.5%), South Korea (-68.7%), Sri Lanka (-61.7%).
Processed eucheuma seaweed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Processed eucheuma seaweed transaction unit prices: Mexico (79.36 USD / kg), Japan (47.34 USD / kg), United States (46.23 USD / kg), Thailand (21.36 USD / kg), Spain (13.40 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | +59.5% | 25 | 21.22 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | 17.78 USD / kg (1,500 kg) | 13.57 USD / kg (41,500 kg) | - (-) | 14.50 USD / kg (3 kg) | 13.40 USD / kg (15,005 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +4.2% | 21 | 21.91 USD / kg (11,140 kg) | 8.32 USD / kg (28.37 kg) | 44.71 USD / kg (2,050 kg) | 29.90 USD / kg (9,002.07 kg) | 23.04 USD / kg (1,084 kg) | 46.23 USD / kg (700 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | -5.2% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | 22.75 USD / kg (8,800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | +5.3% | 88 | 5.86 USD / kg (202,292 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (213,536 kg) | 1.22 USD / kg (586,062.1 kg) | 19.95 USD / kg (10,320 kg) | 12.55 USD / kg (85,702.73 kg) | 6.51 USD / kg (33,820 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -71.5% | 39 | 1.16 USD / kg (96,970 kg) | 0.85 USD / kg (135,200 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (216,410 kg) | 0.78 USD / kg (169,060 kg) | 1.05 USD / kg (30,790 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (58,000.8 kg) | ||||||
| China | +4.0% | 33 | 6.74 USD / kg (92,000 kg) | 3.41 USD / kg (636.48 kg) | 8.93 USD / kg (110,000.5 kg) | - (-) | 6.70 USD / kg (28,404.16 kg) | 7.53 USD / kg (66,000 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | -2.1% | 11 | 9.12 USD / kg (120 kg) | 4.90 USD / kg (3,450.96 kg) | 21.36 USD / kg (1,620.86 kg) | 9.12 USD / kg (120 kg) | - (-) | 21.36 USD / kg (1,632.96 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -61.7% | 7 | 4.04 USD / kg (360 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.15 USD / kg (24,700 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -21.2% | 23 | 9.86 USD / kg (236.9 kg) | - (-) | 10.15 USD / kg (330.6 kg) | 9.41 USD / kg (2,546 kg) | - (-) | 2.85 USD / kg (18,000 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | -68.7% | 13 | 12.88 USD / kg (9.32 kg) | - (-) | 13.45 USD / kg (-) | 8.31 USD / kg (22,039.94 kg) | - (-) | 5.06 USD / kg (21,940 kg) |
Processed eucheuma seaweed Global Supply Chain Coverage
864 companies
373 exporters and 491 importers are mapped for Processed eucheuma seaweed.
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Processed eucheuma seaweed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
373 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Processed eucheuma seaweed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Processed eucheuma seaweed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Processed eucheuma seaweed Global Exporter Coverage
373 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Processed eucheuma seaweed (HS Code 130239) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 32,611,207.68 kg | 232,956,112 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 14,503,466.243 kg | 139,775,483.08 USD |
| 3 | Chile | 5,924,842.49 kg | 93,131,337.94 USD |
| 4 | United States | 3,381,624 kg | 71,705,273 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 6,236,744.716 kg | 56,061,950.045 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 6,250,354 kg | 30,708,254.996 USD |
| 7 | South Korea | 2,238,526.298 kg | 27,047,725 USD |
| 8 | India | 19,107,944.09 kg | 20,214,773.632 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 2,822,876 kg | 16,638,311.769 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 3,175,483 kg | 14,861,045.832 USD |
Processed eucheuma seaweed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Processed eucheuma seaweed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
491 importer companies are mapped for Processed eucheuma seaweed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Processed eucheuma seaweed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Mongolia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uruguay)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
491 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Processed eucheuma seaweed.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Processed eucheuma seaweed (HS Code 130239) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 11,951,815 kg | 129,591,064 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 13,256,305.745 kg | 107,034,097.979 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 9,083,157.375 kg | 86,270,874.977 USD |
| 4 | Mexico | 5,863,382.334 kg | 61,076,346 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 5,442,447.72 kg | 48,196,897.93 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 1,417,867.201 kg | 45,857,869 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 3,700,709 kg | 42,956,814.314 USD |
| 8 | Denmark | 3,294,753 kg | 42,403,352.006 USD |
| 9 | Brazil | 4,370,336.107 kg | 36,485,122 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 3,417,821.316 kg | 30,924,736 USD |
Processed eucheuma seaweed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (Processed)
Industry PositionPrimary Aquaculture Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCultured aquatic plants (red seaweed) for carrageenan feedstock
Scientific NameEucheuma spp. and Kappaphycus spp. (eucheumatoid carrageenophyte red seaweeds; commonly traded as 'cottonii' and 'spinosum')
PerishabilityLow (as a dried commodity); High quality sensitivity to moisture re-wetting and contamination
Growing Conditions
- Tropical coastal waters with moderate water movement; sheltered from strong wave action.
- Sites away from freshwater runoff; salinity and temperature stability are important for growth and disease avoidance.
- Common culture methods include fixed off-bottom lines and floating rafts in shallow reef/lagoon settings.
Main VarietiesCottonii (Kappaphycus alvarezii group), Spinosum (Eucheuma denticulatum group)
Consumption Forms
- Industrial processing into semi-refined carrageenan and refined carrageenan
- Limited direct edible seaweed use in some producing regions (species- and product-specific)
Grading Factors
- Moisture content after drying
- Foreign matter/contaminants (sand, salt, other seaweeds, debris)
- Disease/bleaching damage and epiphyte load
- Batch uniformity for processing yield consistency
Planting to HarvestTypically harvested after about 6–8 weeks of growth under suitable conditions (practice varies by site and conditions).
Market
Processed Eucheuma (eucheumatoid) seaweed is a globally traded aquaculture raw material primarily used as feedstock for carrageenan production, which is then supplied into food and non-food industries. Commercial supply is concentrated in tropical nearshore farming systems, notably across Southeast Asia (including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and parts of the Western Indian Ocean (including Zanzibar/Tanzania), with smaller volumes in some Pacific Island settings. International trade commonly involves dried seaweed (baled/sacked) and downstream products such as semi-refined and refined carrageenan. Market dynamics are strongly shaped by farm-level biological shocks (especially ice-ice disease), weather and seawater stressors, and quality variability (moisture/contaminants) that affects processor yields and buyer acceptance.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)Expansion tied to carrageenan demand and wider utilization of seaweed-derived ingredients, with periodic supply setbacks from disease and environmental stress.
Major Producing Countries
- PhilippinesLong-established commercial farming base for eucheumatoid seaweeds supplying carrageenan value chains.
- IndonesiaMajor cultivation country for carrageenan-bearing eucheumatoid seaweeds; production expanded via technology transfer and regional farming growth.
- MalaysiaProducer (notably in East Malaysia) of eucheumatoid seaweeds used for carrageenan raw material.
- TanzaniaZanzibar has established farming of Eucheuma denticulatum (spinosum) and Kappaphycus alvarezii (cottonii) with documented production and trade importance.
- Solomon IslandsReported as a producer in FAO context, with limited separate statistical reporting in some datasets.
- FijiReported as a producer in FAO context, with limited separate statistical reporting in some datasets.
Major Exporting Countries
- PhilippinesExports dried eucheumatoid seaweeds and downstream carrageenan products (semi-refined and refined) into international processing and ingredient markets.
- IndonesiaExports seaweed/aquatic plant commodities and supplies carrageenan raw material into global value chains; validate latest partner markets via UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map by HS code.
- TanzaniaZanzibar-linked seaweed trade is documented, and Tanzania has been cited by FAO communications as an exporter of aquatic plants.
Specification
Major VarietiesKappaphycus alvarezii (trade: cottonii), Eucheuma denticulatum (trade: spinosum)
Physical Attributes
- Dried whole thalli/fragments, typically sun-dried, then tightly packed in sacks/bales for shipment.
- Quality commonly assessed by visual cleanliness (sand/salt/foreign matter), color/bleaching, and presence of epiphytes.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content is a core buyer specification for dried export material; FAO references commonly cite a maximum final moisture content around 40% for dried eucheumatoid seaweed.
- Processor-relevant quality is linked to carrageenan yield and gel performance; buyers often manage variability through incoming inspection and blend strategies.
Grades
- Dried seaweed for carrageenan processing (processor grade; moisture/contaminant limits specified by buyer contract).
- Semi-refined carrageenan feedstock streams (e.g., alkali-treated chips) and refined carrageenan are traded downstream of raw dried seaweed.
Packaging
- Plastic sacks (often tightly packed) for dried seaweed storage and shipment.
- Compressed bales or bundled sacks for containerized export logistics; packaging selected to minimize moisture uptake and contamination.
ProcessingSun-drying is widely used at origin; protection from rain and avoidance of sand/dirt during drying are critical to export quality.Downstream processing pathways include alkali treatment and production of semi-refined carrageenan and refined (traditionally extracted) carrageenan.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm site selection and line/raft culture (nearshore) -> periodic harvest (multi-week cycles) -> cleaning/sorting -> sun-drying on platforms -> packing in sacks/bales -> consolidation via traders/buying stations -> export shipment -> industrial processing into semi-refined/refined carrageenan -> distribution to food and non-food manufacturers.
Demand Drivers
- Industrial demand for carrageenan as a gelling/thickening/stabilizing agent across multiple manufacturing sectors.
- Low-capital, short-cycle farming enabling scalable supply from coastal smallholders in suitable tropical environments.
Temperature
- Typically handled as an ambient, dried commodity; controlling moisture uptake (humidity/rain exposure) is more critical than refrigeration.
- Dry storage conditions reduce mold risk and help preserve processor-relevant quality.
Shelf Life
- Shelf stability is primarily moisture-dependent; excessive moisture or re-wetting during storage/transport can drive quality deterioration and rejection.
- Food-safety hazard management may require monitoring for chemical and microbiological risks depending on production waters, handling, and processing practices.
Risks
Crop Disease And Climate HighIce-ice disease and related farm malaise in eucheumatoid seaweeds can cause rapid biomass loss and reduced carrageenan yield, and is associated with environmental stressors (e.g., temperature and salinity shifts). Because supply is concentrated in tropical coastal farming systems, regional disease or heat-stress events can translate into global raw-material tightness and quality volatility.Diversify sourcing across multiple origins and farming zones; implement farm-level best practices (site selection, spacing, hygiene, removal of diseased biomass), and support cultivar improvement and biosecurity to reduce outbreak severity.
Food Safety MediumSeaweed can accumulate chemical hazards and may carry microbiological/physical risks depending on production waters, seasonality, harvesting, and processing; uneven global guidance can complicate buyer assurance and import compliance.Use risk-based supplier approval, require testing aligned to destination requirements (e.g., heavy metals/iodine as relevant), and document traceability and processing controls from drying through packing.
Quality And Contract Disputes MediumMoisture, foreign matter (sand/salt/epiphytes), and inconsistent drying practices can drive shipment rejections, price deductions, or processor yield losses in global transactions.Specify moisture and contaminant limits in contracts; standardize drying platforms and rain protection; introduce grading and sealed storage practices at buying stations.
Market Volatility MediumShort production cycles enable responsive supply, but disease, storms, and shifting processor demand can produce sharp price swings that impact farmer income stability and procurement costs for processors.Adopt forward procurement and buffer stocks where feasible; support farmer aggregation/cooperatives and transparent quality-linked pricing.
Sustainability
- Climate and seawater stress sensitivity (temperature, salinity changes, storm exposure) affecting farm productivity and geographic viability over time.
- Water quality and contamination exposure in nearshore farming areas, with downstream implications for food safety and market access.
- Marine debris and material loss risks from ropes/nets and farm infrastructure if not properly managed.
Labor & Social
- Smallholder livelihood exposure to volatile farmgate pricing and disease/weather shocks, with limited bargaining power in some trading structures.
- Gender and inclusion considerations in key producing areas (e.g., high participation of women in Zanzibar seaweed farming) alongside occupational health hazards in nearshore work.
FAQ
What is processed Eucheuma seaweed mainly used for in global trade?It is primarily traded as a dried aquaculture raw material for producing carrageenan, which is used for gelling, thickening, stabilizing, and related functions in multiple industries (FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture references on Eucheuma and carrageenan seaweeds).
Which species are typically included in the eucheumatoid seaweed trade (cottonii and spinosum)?Common trade groupings include Kappaphycus alvarezii (often referred to as cottonii) and Eucheuma denticulatum (often referred to as spinosum), which are widely cultivated as carrageenan-bearing seaweeds (FAO references and FAO Tanzania note on Zanzibar farming).
What is the biggest supply risk for eucheumatoid seaweed farming?Ice-ice disease and related farm malaise are major limiting factors that can rapidly reduce biomass and carrageenan yield, especially when environmental conditions stress the crop (FAO Eucheuma fact sheet and SEAFDEC ice-ice disease synthesis).
How long does it typically take from planting to harvest in Eucheuma seaweed farming systems?FAO training and technical references commonly describe harvest cycles on the order of several weeks, with examples such as harvesting after about 8 weeks of growth under suitable conditions (FAO Eucheuma handbook and FAO carrageenan seaweed cultivation guidance).
Sources
Processed eucheuma seaweed Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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