Roasted Laver Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Roasted Seaweed
Sub Product
Roasted Nori Sheets, Roasted Organic Laver, Roasted Premium Grade Laver, Roasted Seasoned Laver, +2
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Roasted Laver market coverage spans 30 countries.
- 418 exporter companies and 457 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2,026 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Roasted Laver
Analyze 2,026 supplier-linked transactions across the top 13 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Roasted Laver.
Roasted Laver Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Roasted Laver to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Roasted Laver: Japan (+480.1%), Taiwan (+114.9%), United States (-68.2%).
Roasted Laver Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Roasted Laver country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Roasted Laver transaction unit prices: Japan (46.31 USD / kg), Singapore (43.79 USD / kg), Mexico (43.41 USD / kg), South Korea (10.16 USD / kg), United States (6.18 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -35.6% | 226 | 4.98 USD / kg (108,128.4 kg) | 6.63 USD / kg (288,681.55 kg) | 5.45 USD / kg (264,784 kg) | 1.91 USD / kg (207,590 kg) | 5.09 USD / kg (107,987.621 kg) | 4.29 USD / kg (33,603.46 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | -36.3% | 80 | 8.57 USD / kg (19,235.09 kg) | 10.40 USD / kg (23,501.52 kg) | 15.02 USD / kg (20,927.16 kg) | 2.16 USD / kg (65,731.15 kg) | 1.98 USD / kg (34,262.36 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (6,180 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -24.3% | 49 | 4.69 USD / kg (27,425.38 kg) | 4.93 USD / kg (51.2 kg) | 2.22 USD / kg (421.2 kg) | 2.08 USD / kg (6,139.8 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (6,358 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | +2.7% | 10 | 7.44 USD / kg (393 kg) | 12.33 USD / kg (101.25 kg) | 12.34 USD / kg (94.5 kg) | 12.43 USD / kg (162 kg) | 3.83 USD / kg (349 kg) | 43.79 USD / kg (25 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -68.2% | 125 | 12.14 USD / kg (14,529.55 kg) | 40.02 USD / kg (4,869.19 kg) | 6.80 USD / kg (6,144.62 kg) | 9.99 USD / kg (9,085.91 kg) | 11.74 USD / kg (30,825.83 kg) | 6.18 USD / kg (24,669.48 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +480.1% | 31 | 2.26 USD / kg (10,196.4 kg) | 16.97 USD / kg (921.68 kg) | 79.80 USD / kg (1,423.66 kg) | 28.50 USD / kg (5,561.8 kg) | 49.86 USD / kg (709.84 kg) | 46.31 USD / kg (696.33 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +62.9% | 1,458 | 11.45 USD / kg (1,165,009.36 kg) | 11.78 USD / kg (1,057,731.11 kg) | 11.68 USD / kg (1,188,604.6 kg) | 12.66 USD / kg (1,425,091.84 kg) | 13.34 USD / kg (1,238,348.44 kg) | 10.16 USD / kg (538,333.43 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +2.0% | 20 | 38.46 USD / kg (19,871 kg) | - (-) | 34.12 USD / kg (6,458 kg) | 31.69 USD / kg (14,037 kg) | 38.24 USD / kg (9,639.34 kg) | 43.41 USD / kg (10,578 kg) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | -61.4% | 11 | 2.02 USD / kg (70,380 kg) | 8.14 USD / kg (97,195 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.29 USD / kg (24,418 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Argentina | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.77 USD / kg (3,800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Roasted Laver Global Supply Chain Coverage
875 companies
418 exporters and 457 importers are mapped for Roasted Laver.
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Roasted Laver Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
418 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Roasted Laver. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Roasted Laver Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Roasted Seaweed, Roasted Laver, Roasted Nori Sheets
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Roasted Laver Global Exporter Coverage
418 companies
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Roasted Laver Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
457 importer companies are mapped for Roasted Laver demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Roasted Laver Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-26
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-25
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: United States
Global Importer Coverage
457 companies
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Roasted Laver
Roasted Laver Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Roasted Laver wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Roasted Laver wholesale unit prices: South Korea (38.98 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 40.50 USD / kg | 40.97 USD / kg | 40.10 USD / kg | 29.93 USD / kg | 24.58 USD / kg | 38.98 USD / kg | ||||||
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Roasted Laver Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Roasted Laver wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 37.31 USD / kg | 3.05 USD / kg | 72.66 USD / kg | +19.3% |
| 2 | Ukraine | 11.10 USD / kg | 8.32 USD / kg | 15.62 USD / kg | - |
Latest Roasted Laver Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRoasted Seaweed Sheets (Shelf-stable)
Industry PositionValue-Added Seafood Product
Market
Roasted laver (often marketed as nori/gim) is a value-added edible seaweed product traded globally as both a sushi/foodservice wrap and a packaged snack. Global supply is strongly concentrated in East Asia, where Pyropia (Porphyra) aquaculture and downstream drying/roasting capacity are most developed, notably in China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. International demand is shaped by Japanese and Korean cuisine adoption, convenience-snacking formats, and retail distribution through mainstream grocers and Asian specialty channels. Because quality is highly sensitive to moisture and oxidation (especially for seasoned products), packaging technology and cold/dry warehouse discipline are key differentiators in cross-border trade. Trade and supply continuity are most exposed to coastal water-quality shocks and extreme-weather events affecting nearshore aquaculture zones in the main producing countries.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest global seaweed aquaculture producer overall; major processing base for edible seaweeds including laver-derived products.
- South KoreaHighly developed laver (gim) processing sector with strong export orientation for roasted/seasoned snack formats.
- JapanLong-established nori production and quality segmentation for foodservice and premium retail.
Major Exporting Countries
- South KoreaProminent exporter of roasted and seasoned laver snack products to North America and Asia via retail and e-commerce.
- ChinaMajor producer and exporter of edible seaweeds; also supplies intermediate and consumer-ready seaweed products.
- JapanExports niche premium nori; also supplies foodservice-linked demand in nearby Asian markets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge consumer market for sushi and seaweed snacks, importing both foodservice nori and retail-ready roasted/seasoned packs.
- JapanImports occur alongside domestic production, including cross-border sourcing of specific formats and price tiers.
Supply Calendar
- Republic of Korea:Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarTemperate-season Pyropia harvest window; downstream drying/roasting enables year-round export shipping from inventory.
- Japan:Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarWinter-focused harvest for nori in key production areas; premium lots often prioritized for domestic foodservice.
- China:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarSeasonal nearshore harvest patterns vary by coastal province; processing and storage smooth physical seasonality for export.
Specification
Major VarietiesPyropia yezoensis (nori/laver), Pyropia tenera (nori/laver), Pyropia haitanensis (laver group; common in China)
Physical Attributes
- Thin, uniform sheets with consistent color and minimal holes/tears for sushi-wrap grades
- Roast level targets crisp texture and roasted aroma; excessive roasting increases brittleness and breakage
- Moisture pickup rapidly reduces crispness; barrier packaging is central to perceived quality
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture/water activity control is a primary buyer specification for crispness retention during shelf life
- Iodine and contaminant monitoring (e.g., heavy metals) is a recurring compliance topic for edible seaweeds in some importing markets
Grades
- Foodservice wrap grade (sushi/onigiri): higher sheet integrity and uniformity
- Snack/seasoned grade: optimized for bite-size cutting, seasoning adhesion, and crispness in small packs
Packaging
- High-barrier foil-laminate pouches or canisters to control humidity ingress
- Small-portion multipacks common for snack formats; moisture absorbers/desiccants and oxygen absorbers may be used depending on formulation
- Nitrogen flushing is used by some manufacturers to protect crispness and reduce oxidation for seasoned products
ProcessingHighly humidity-sensitive: requires robust moisture barrier and resealability for post-opening qualitySeasoned variants (oil/salt) are more exposed to oxidative rancidity and off-flavor development under heat/light
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Nearshore aquaculture harvest -> washing and impurity removal -> mincing/blending and sheet forming -> drying -> roasting -> optional seasoning/oiling -> cutting and portioning -> barrier packaging -> export distribution (retail and foodservice)
Demand Drivers
- Global sushi and Japanese/Korean cuisine adoption in foodservice and at-home preparation
- Convenience-snacking demand for portioned roasted/seasoned seaweed packs
- Shelf-stable, lightweight product attributes that support e-commerce and long-distance distribution
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored ambient; quality is more sensitive to humidity and heat exposure than to refrigeration
- Avoid high heat in storage to reduce oxidation risk in seasoned products and preserve aroma
Atmosphere Control
- Moisture and oxygen management are key: high-barrier films, desiccants, oxygen absorbers, and/or nitrogen flushing are used depending on product format
Shelf Life
- Shelf-stable when sealed in high-barrier packaging; crispness can degrade quickly after opening without resealing and humidity control
Risks
Climate And Coastal Water Quality HighRoasted laver supply is heavily concentrated in East Asian nearshore aquaculture, where harvests are exposed to typhoons, marine heat anomalies, and coastal water-quality shocks (including harmful algal bloom conditions). These events can simultaneously reduce yields and tighten food-safety controls, quickly constraining exportable volumes and raising spot prices for wrap-grade sheets.Maintain multi-origin sourcing across major producing countries, build inventory buffers for foodservice-critical SKUs, and require supplier monitoring of coastal conditions and harvest-area controls.
Food Safety MediumEdible seaweeds can accumulate iodine and environmental contaminants (e.g., heavy metals) depending on species and growing waters, increasing the risk of non-compliance with importing-market limits and heightened inspection or recalls for consumer snack formats.Specify harvest-area qualification, require routine contaminant testing aligned to destination regulations, and keep lot-level traceability from farm area to finished-pack runs.
Moisture Sensitivity MediumCrispness and consumer acceptance deteriorate rapidly with humidity ingress; small defects in barrier packaging, poor reseal design, or humid warehousing can lead to quality claims and write-offs, especially for snack multipacks.Use validated high-barrier materials, control pack-room humidity, include appropriate desiccant/absorber systems where applicable, and audit downstream storage conditions.
Regulatory And Labeling Compliance MediumSeasoned roasted laver often includes allergenic ingredients (e.g., sesame, soy-derived seasonings) and additive/processing-aid considerations that vary by destination market, creating labeling and formulation compliance risk in multi-market export programs.Maintain market-specific label templates, validate additive use against Codex/destination rules, and implement allergen control and verification testing in manufacturing.
Sustainability
- Coastal water quality dependence in nearshore aquaculture zones (pollution events and red-tide conditions can disrupt harvests and trigger safety closures)
- Extreme weather and marine heat anomalies (typhoons, warm-water events) affecting coastal farm infrastructure and yields in East Asia
- High packaging intensity for snack multipacks (foil laminates and small portions) increasing waste-management scrutiny
Labor & Social
- Seasonal coastal aquaculture labor and processing-plant occupational safety (cuts, repetitive handling, heat exposure near roasting lines)
- Buyer expectations for traceability and responsible sourcing for aquaculture-derived foods
FAQ
Which countries dominate global supply of roasted laver (nori/gim) products?Global production and processing capacity is concentrated in East Asia, with China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan identified as the major producing and exporting countries for laver-derived products in this record.
What is the biggest risk that can disrupt global roasted-laver supply?The most critical risk is climate and coastal water-quality disruption affecting nearshore aquaculture in the main producing countries (e.g., typhoons, marine heat anomalies, and harmful algal bloom conditions), which can rapidly reduce harvests and tighten food-safety controls.
How is roasted laver typically manufactured for export?Common manufacturing flow is harvest and wash, sheet-forming and drying, roasting, optional seasoning/oiling, cutting/portioning, then high-barrier packaging with moisture/oxygen control measures to preserve crispness during global distribution.
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Roasted Laver Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Thailand, Singapore, Uzbekistan, India, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, Panama, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, France, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cambodia, Laos
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