HS Code
210690
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Spirulina Extract market coverage spans 140 countries.
- 494 exporter companies and 580 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 867 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 1 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 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Spirulina Extract
Analyze 867 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Spirulina Extract.
Spirulina Extract Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Spirulina Extract to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Spirulina Extract: Taiwan (-47.0%), Malaysia (+39.4%), Turkiye (-34.6%).
Spirulina Extract Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Spirulina Extract country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Spirulina Extract transaction unit prices: United Arab Emirates (189.94 USD / kg), Germany (97.78 USD / kg), Japan (74.57 USD / kg), Peru (72.50 USD / kg), Netherlands (65.14 USD / kg), 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -16.5% | 233 | 11.60 USD / kg (119,634.2 kg) | 25.74 USD / kg (92,376.17 kg) | 5.19 USD / kg (120,521.308 kg) | 7.60 USD / kg (238,943 kg) | 7.88 USD / kg (169,697.425 kg) | 4.92 USD / kg (120,380.05 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -19.0% | 119 | 35.68 USD / kg (1,714.25 kg) | 25.76 USD / kg (10,770.78 kg) | 23.02 USD / kg (2,243.56 kg) | 35.47 USD / kg (2,963.756 kg) | 19.55 USD / kg (14,178.443 kg) | 11.04 USD / kg (1,706.427 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | +11.2% | 17 | 11.33 USD / kg (6 kg) | 45.66 USD / kg (933.6 kg) | 58.49 USD / kg (214 kg) | 57.19 USD / kg (1,219.881 kg) | 57.56 USD / kg (545.89 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | -1.7% | 13 | 27.40 USD / kg (1,381.68 kg) | - (-) | 25.99 USD / kg (1,656 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 27.54 USD / kg (863.59 kg) | ||||||
| India | +12.3% | 240 | 19.66 USD / kg (40,640.3 kg) | 16.87 USD / kg (6,938.308 kg) | 20.34 USD / kg (27,861 kg) | 15.71 USD / kg (16,860.752 kg) | 16.71 USD / kg (15,991.6 kg) | 15.50 USD / kg (10,743.16 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -0.0% | 24 | - (-) | 5.98 USD / kg (177.8 kg) | 27.43 USD / kg (145.794 kg) | - (-) | 6.81 USD / kg (71.95 kg) | 74.57 USD / kg (384 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | +39.4% | 64 | 36.03 USD / kg (2,209.15 kg) | 66.66 USD / kg (4,376.55 kg) | 105.05 USD / kg (1,751.85 kg) | 195.68 USD / kg (781.18 kg) | 60.38 USD / kg (3,011.3 kg) | 64.55 USD / kg (3,193.85 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -47.0% | 17 | 23.96 USD / kg (45 kg) | 22.80 USD / kg (600 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.25 USD / kg (25,005 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | -32.1% | 15 | - (-) | 46.53 USD / kg (11,111 kg) | 8.67 USD / kg (-) | 11.38 USD / kg (19,041.8 kg) | 10.90 USD / kg (1,350 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +9.2% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 26.67 USD / kg (1.8 kg) | 26.11 USD / kg (2.7 kg) | 26.67 USD / kg (1.8 kg) | 27.78 USD / kg (1.4 kg) |
Spirulina Extract Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,074 companies
494 exporters and 580 importers are mapped for Spirulina Extract.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Spirulina Extract, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Spirulina Extract Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
494 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Spirulina Extract. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Spirulina Extract Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners
1 premium Spirulina Extract suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
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Spirulina Extract Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Spirulina Extract Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 494 total exporter companies in the Spirulina Extract supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthersTrade
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-28
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Slovenia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Spirulina Extract Global Exporter Coverage
494 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Spirulina Extract supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Spirulina Extract (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Spirulina Extract in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 674,243,494 kg | 6,469,815,386 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 790,367,772.638 kg | 5,761,192,189.411 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 782,775,336.186 kg | 4,255,100,444.355 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 342,850,603 kg | 2,308,614,551.513 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 310,101,611.936 kg | 2,065,385,493 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 172,026,138.082 kg | 1,739,697,899.943 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 300,088,143.309 kg | 1,451,164,229.555 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 217,030,586.158 kg | 1,272,971,935.094 USD |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 34,765,689 kg | 1,254,214,635.115 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 321,269,176.075 kg | 1,154,850,137.918 USD |
Spirulina Extract Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Spirulina Extract Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
580 importer companies are mapped for Spirulina Extract demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Spirulina Extract Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 580 total importer companies tracked for Spirulina Extract. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Antigua and Barbuda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
580 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Spirulina Extract.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Spirulina Extract (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Spirulina Extract in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 898,294,665 kg | 6,939,916,965 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 497,582,839.804 kg | 2,788,193,480.488 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 443,881,375.327 kg | 2,109,739,474.198 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 131,912,738.881 kg | 2,069,463,917 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 289,083,525.347 kg | 2,024,840,474.139 USD |
| 6 | Australia | 215,109,345.031 kg | 1,590,088,341.888 USD |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 116,392,590 kg | 1,489,807,508.206 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 193,817,560 kg | 1,153,123,141.034 USD |
| 9 | Philippines | 255,916,999.19 kg | 1,120,565,768 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 212,062,233.467 kg | 1,083,953,538.5 USD |
Spirulina Extract Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Spirulina Extract origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormAqueous extract (liquid concentrate or dried powder)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient / Natural Colorant
Market
Spirulina extract is traded globally as an ingredient primarily used to deliver a natural blue color via phycocyanins extracted from Arthrospira (spirulina) biomass. Industrial spirulina production is geographically dispersed but includes large-scale, intensive operations in China and the United States, alongside production documented across more than 20 countries. In major consumer markets, regulatory frameworks for color additives and dietary supplements strongly shape specifications, especially around cyanotoxin and heavy-metal contamination controls. Demand is supported by the broader shift toward natural-source color options in food formulations, with regulatory actions in the United States explicitly expanding approved uses for spirulina extract as a color additive.
Market GrowthGrowing (near- to medium-term)clean-label and reformulation-driven expansion for natural blue color solutions, alongside ongoing dietary-supplement demand
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaFAO documents China as a major industrial producer and notes multiple geographic production areas; FishStat historically recorded production for China.
- United StatesFAO describes the U.S. as hosting some of the largest intensive farms (e.g., California and Hawaii) for spirulina production.
- IndiaFAO lists India among countries producing spirulina and describes open raceway pond production systems used in India.
- ThailandFAO lists Thailand among spirulina-producing countries and describes production systems and integrated approaches in Thailand.
- MexicoFAO describes Mexico (Lake Texcoco historic industry) and documents exports of spirulina powder to key importing markets.
- FranceFAO lists France among spirulina-producing countries.
- ChileFAO lists Chile among spirulina-producing countries.
Major Exporting Countries
- MexicoFAO notes Mexican spirulina powder exports, including crude powder and finished supplement formats, to importing markets such as Japan and the United States.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanFAO identifies Japan as a main importer of Mexican spirulina powder (historical trade context).
- United StatesFAO identifies the U.S. as a main importer of Mexican spirulina powder and a major end-market with color additive regulation for spirulina extract.
Supply Calendar
- United States (Hawaii):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecCommercial producers describe continuous, year-round cultivation enabled by high sunlight availability and controlled pond operations.
- China (southern coastal belt and alkaline/saline water regions):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFAO describes Chinese expansion in warm coastal areas and other suitable water-resource settings; open-pond cultivation supports frequent harvesting cycles.
Specification
Major VarietiesArthrospira (Limnospira) platensis, Arthrospira maxima
Physical Attributes
- Blue color derived primarily from phycocyanins in aqueous extract
- Typically supplied as a deep blue liquid concentrate or dried powder for formulation use
Compositional Metrics
- Phycocyanins are the principal coloring components (U.S. color additive identity for spirulina extract)
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on pigment strength, solubility, and impurity/contaminant controls (cyanotoxins, heavy metals)
Grades
- Food color additive grade (jurisdiction-specific; e.g., U.S. 21 CFR § 73.530 specifications include heavy-metal limits and microcystin-negative requirement)
- Dietary supplement ingredient grade (company/third-party certified specifications vary by market)
Packaging
- Food-grade lined fiber drums or HDPE drums for powders
- Opaque containers to reduce light exposure for pigment stability in distribution
- Chilled or ambient shipment depending on whether supplied as liquid concentrate or dried powder
ProcessingPrepared by filtered aqueous extraction of dried Arthrospira platensis biomass (U.S. color additive identity for spirulina extract)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cultivation (open raceway ponds) -> harvesting/filtration -> dewatering -> drying (for biomass) -> aqueous extraction -> filtration/clarification -> concentration -> drying (optional, for powder extract) -> packaging -> distribution to food, supplement, or cosmetic formulators
Demand Drivers
- Natural blue color demand in food and beverage reformulation (phycocyanin-based solutions)
- Dietary supplement and functional food use of spirulina-derived ingredients
- Cosmetic pigment applications using water-extracted phycocyanin from spirulina
Temperature
- Finished extracts are commonly protected from heat and light during storage and transport to preserve color performance
- Liquid concentrates may require cooler handling expectations than dried powders depending on supplier specifications
Risks
Food Safety HighCyanotoxin and contaminant control is a deal-breaker for spirulina extract in global trade: blue-green algae products can be contaminated with microcystins, and U.S. color additive specifications for spirulina extract explicitly require the ingredient to be negative for microcystin toxin and to meet strict heavy-metal limits (lead, arsenic, mercury). Detection of microcystins can trigger recalls and immediate loss of market access in regulated end-markets.Use controlled cultivation and robust lot-level testing (microcystins and heavy metals), maintain traceability to pond/batch, and require certificates of analysis aligned to destination-market specifications (e.g., U.S. 21 CFR § 73.530 when applicable).
Regulatory Compliance MediumSpirulina extract sits at the intersection of food additive, ingredient, supplement, and cosmetic frameworks, and approvals/specifications differ by jurisdiction; non-alignment on identity, permitted uses, and contaminant limits can block entry or force relabeling and reformulation.Map intended use (color additive vs. coloring food vs. supplement ingredient) by destination market and maintain a regulatory dossier (identity, manufacturing description, impurity profile, and safety testing) that matches the applicable category.
Production Contamination MediumOpen raceway pond cultivation systems—widely used in multiple producing countries—are operationally exposed to water-quality variability and co-occurring organisms, increasing the risk of off-spec biomass and downstream extract failures.Implement pond monitoring, preventive controls (water source management, hygiene, strain management), and rapid diversion of off-spec biomass away from food-color channels.
Quality Degradation MediumColor performance of spirulina-derived phycocyanin extracts can be sensitive to processing and formulation conditions, creating commercial risk if color shifts or fades during manufacturing or shelf life in end-products.Specify performance parameters (color strength, stability window, recommended processing conditions) and validate under target product pH/heat/light conditions before scale-up.
Sustainability
- Resource inputs and effluent management in open-pond systems (e.g., use of sodium bicarbonate, carbon dioxide, and inorganic fertilizers described in industrial production contexts)
- Energy demand for drying and concentration steps when converting wet biomass to stable powders or extracts
- Biosecurity and water-quality management to prevent contamination events in outdoor cultivation systems
FAQ
What is spirulina extract in trade and food manufacturing?Spirulina extract is commonly traded as a spirulina-derived ingredient used for natural blue coloring; in the U.S. it is defined as a filtered aqueous extract of dried Arthrospira platensis biomass, with phycocyanins as the principal coloring components.
What is the biggest safety risk buyers screen for in spirulina extract?The most critical risk is contamination with microcystins (cyanotoxins) and other contaminants such as heavy metals; regulators and buyers may require the ingredient to be microcystin-negative and to meet strict impurity limits.
Where is spirulina production concentrated globally?FAO documents spirulina production across at least 22 countries, and highlights China and the United States as important locations for intensive industrial production, alongside additional producing countries in Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe.
Sources
Spirulina Extract Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Canada
Italy
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