Raw Materials
Psyllium Seed
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Psyllium Fiber market coverage spans 65 countries.
- 507 exporter companies and 587 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,056 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Psyllium Fiber
Analyze 1,056 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Psyllium Fiber.
Psyllium Fiber Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Psyllium Fiber to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Psyllium Fiber: Chile (+911.5%), Spain (+140.6%), China (-71.8%).
Psyllium Fiber Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Psyllium Fiber country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Psyllium Fiber transaction unit prices: Sri Lanka (29.28 USD / kg), Costa Rica (24.09 USD / kg), South Africa (23.44 USD / kg), United States (18.26 USD / kg), Mexico (6.21 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -8.6% | 831 | 6.66 USD / kg (1,634,882.44 kg) | 6.19 USD / kg (1,578,429.96 kg) | 5.81 USD / kg (784,624.37 kg) | 6.14 USD / kg (1,016,739.3 kg) | 4.88 USD / kg (319,393.7 kg) | 5.90 USD / kg (228,190 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +29.0% | 81 | 25.86 USD / kg (6,032.959 kg) | 41.90 USD / kg (1,398.8 kg) | 17.10 USD / kg (3,450.381 kg) | 22.58 USD / kg (7,913.75 kg) | 21.09 USD / kg (5,115.237 kg) | 18.26 USD / kg (10,223.205 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +8.7% | 45 | 18.75 USD / kg (0.48 kg) | 18.75 USD / kg (0.8 kg) | - (-) | 18.75 USD / kg (0.64 kg) | 22.66 USD / kg (0.96 kg) | 23.44 USD / kg (1.28 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | +16.6% | 9 | 28.71 USD / kg (553.73 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 30.94 USD / kg (70.8 kg) | 24.09 USD / kg (293.5 kg) | ||||||
| Poland | +55.3% | 4 | - (-) | 4.74 USD / kg (630 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.96 USD / kg (10,400 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | -21.3% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -71.8% | 15 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.65 USD / kg (23,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Pakistan | +5.2% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -51.1% | 34 | 0.92 USD / kg (920.37 kg) | 3.80 USD / kg (718.86 kg) | 5.83 USD / kg (529.56 kg) | 2.90 USD / kg (914.04 kg) | 3.64 USD / kg (615.8 kg) | 6.21 USD / kg (804.43 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +5.8% | 5 | 48.86 USD / kg (752 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 29.28 USD / kg (290 kg) |
Psyllium Fiber Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,094 companies
507 exporters and 587 importers are mapped for Psyllium Fiber.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Psyllium Fiber, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Psyllium Fiber Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
507 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Psyllium Fiber. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Psyllium Fiber Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 507 total exporter companies in the Psyllium Fiber supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeLogisticsRetailFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Portugal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Psyllium Fiber Global Exporter Coverage
507 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Psyllium Fiber supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Psyllium Fiber opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Psyllium Fiber Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
587 importer companies are mapped for Psyllium Fiber demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Psyllium Fiber Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 587 total importer companies tracked for Psyllium Fiber. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: OthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Land TransportAir TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
587 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Psyllium Fiber.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Psyllium Fiber buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Psyllium Fiber
Psyllium Fiber Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Psyllium Fiber wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Psyllium Fiber wholesale unit prices: India (1.25 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1.18 USD / kg | 1.20 USD / kg | 1.15 USD / kg | 1.11 USD / kg | 1.10 USD / kg | 1.25 USD / kg |
Psyllium Fiber Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Psyllium Fiber wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1.24 USD / kg | 0.85 USD / kg | 1.56 USD / kg | -12.8% |
Latest Psyllium Fiber Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Psyllium Fiber wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Isa********************** ********** ***** ******* * * ************ ********* ***** **** | 1.18 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Isa********************** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ***** **** | 1.06 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Isa********************** ********** ***** ******* * * ************ ********* ****** **** | 1.30 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Isa********************** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ****** **** | 1.34 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Isa********************** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ******* **** | 1.29 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDried husk and/or powder
Industry PositionFood and nutraceutical ingredient
Market
Psyllium fiber (primarily psyllium husk from Plantago ovata) is a globally traded dietary fiber ingredient used in supplements, functional foods, and some pharmaceutical applications. Global supply is highly concentrated in South Asia, with India widely cited as the dominant producer and exporter, which makes international buyers sensitive to Indian crop conditions and export logistics. Demand is shaped by digestive health positioning in mature supplement markets and by fiber fortification in bakery and beverage applications. Trade is quality-specification-driven, with buyer emphasis on physical purity, functional performance (e.g., swelling/viscosity behavior), and contaminant/microbiological controls.
Market Growth
Major Producing Countries
Major Exporting Countries
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor end-market for psyllium-based dietary fiber products; imports psyllium as an ingredient for supplements and foods.
- GermanySignificant EU demand for fiber ingredients and pharmaceutical/health products; verify current import ranking via ITC Trade Map.
Supply Calendar
- India (key growing states commonly cited include Gujarat and Rajasthan):Mar, Apr, MayMain marketing flow typically follows the spring harvest window; unseasonal rain during maturity/harvest can affect quality and availability.
- Pakistan:Mar, AprSeasonality broadly overlaps with North/West India, limiting counter-seasonal diversification.
Specification
Major VarietiesBlonde psyllium (Plantago ovata) — dominant in international supplement and food ingredient trade
Physical Attributes
- Light beige to off-white husk flakes/powder; fibrous, hygroscopic material
- Functional behavior characterized by gel-forming and water-binding capacity in formulations
Compositional Metrics
- Swelling index / water absorption behavior commonly specified for functional performance
- Viscosity/gel strength (method-dependent) used in buyer specifications
- Moisture and foreign matter/purity thresholds commonly defined in contracts and pharmacopeial-quality programs
Grades
- USP–NF-aligned quality programs (where applicable to finished dosage forms or excipient use)
- European Pharmacopoeia-aligned quality programs (where applicable)
- Food-grade specifications aligned to buyer requirements and applicable contaminant/microbiological expectations
Packaging
- Multiwall kraft paper bags with food-grade polyethylene inner liner (common for bulk ingredient trade)
- Fiber drums or rigid containers for higher-protection shipments
- Palletized, shrink-wrapped loads with moisture protection for container export
ProcessingMoisture control is critical to maintain flowability and prevent caking during storage and transportParticle size management influences dispersibility and functional performance in blends and finished products
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cultivation -> harvest -> threshing -> cleaning -> dehusking -> milling/sieving to target particle size -> (optional) thermal/steam microbial reduction -> packaging -> export distribution -> blending/formulation into supplements and foods
Demand Drivers
- Digestive health and regularity positioning in dietary supplement markets
- Fiber fortification and texture management in bakery and gluten-free formulations
- Use as a binder/disintegrant and fiber source in certain pharmaceutical and OTC applications (market-dependent)
Temperature
- Not typically cold-chain dependent; stored and shipped dry with emphasis on cool, low-humidity conditions to protect functionality and prevent caking
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily moisture-driven; buyers commonly require moisture-protective packaging and defined storage conditions to preserve functional performance over time
Risks
Supply Concentration And Climate HighGlobal psyllium export availability is heavily dependent on South Asian production—especially India—so adverse seasonal weather (e.g., unseasonal rain during maturity/harvest) or logistics disruptions can rapidly tighten supply and increase price volatility for global buyers.Use multi-supplier qualification, pre-season contracting, and inventory buffers; monitor India crop conditions and export logistics, and maintain contingency blends/spec flexibility where feasible.
Food Safety And Quality Compliance MediumAs a supplement/food ingredient, psyllium is exposed to strict buyer and regulator expectations on microbiological quality, contaminants, and adulteration/identity risks, and non-compliance can trigger shipment rejections or recalls.Implement supplier audits, identity testing, validated microbial reduction steps where appropriate, and routine contaminant/micro testing aligned to target-market requirements and pharmacopeial/buyer specs.
Adulteration And Fraud MediumFunctional fiber ingredients can face economic adulteration risk (dilution with lower-cost plant materials or inconsistent purity), which can impair performance in finished products and create compliance exposure.Set clear incoming QC specs (purity, swelling/viscosity performance, microscopy/identity where relevant) and maintain approved-source lists with periodic surveillance testing.
Sustainability
- Climate and weather sensitivity in concentrated production zones (yield and quality impacts from rainfall timing and heat events)
- Residue and contaminant compliance expectations for supplements and food ingredients (pesticide residues, heavy metals) as a market-access consideration
Labor & Social
- Smallholder-dominated agricultural supply chains can create variability in traceability and labor practices; buyer programs often emphasize farm-level traceability and supplier audits
FAQ
What is psyllium fiber made from?In global trade for supplements and food ingredients, psyllium fiber is most commonly the husk of the Plantago ovata seed (often called blonde psyllium or isabgol).
Why is India so important to psyllium supply?Psyllium export supply is widely concentrated in South Asia, and India is commonly cited as the dominant producer and exporter, so global availability and pricing are closely tied to Indian crop conditions and export logistics.
What quality parameters do buyers commonly specify for psyllium?Buyer specifications commonly focus on functional performance (such as swelling index and viscosity behavior), purity/foreign matter limits, moisture control, and contaminant or microbiological expectations for supplement and food-ingredient use.
Sources
Psyllium Fiber Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Psyllium Fiber market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
India
United States
South Korea
Russia
Germany
Uzbekistan
United Kingdom
Italy
Bangladesh
China
Pakistan
Brazil
All country market pages: India, United States, South Korea, Russia, Germany, Uzbekistan, United Kingdom, Italy, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Brazil, Denmark, Netherlands, Poland, Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Costa Rica, Turkiye, Thailand, Canada, Spain, Chile, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, France, Ireland, Philippines, Afghanistan, Israel, Singapore, Ecuador, Peru, South Africa, Guatemala, New Zealand, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Austria, Belarus, Switzerland, Finland, Honduras, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Lithuania, Maldives, Panama, Qatar, Serbia, Sweden, Tunisia, Ukraine
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Raw materials: Psyllium Seed
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