Tamarind Paste Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Raw Materials
Fresh Tamarind
HS Code
210390
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Tamarind Paste market coverage spans 141 countries.
- 301 exporter companies and 488 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,020 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 16 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers 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 2026-08-04.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Tamarind Paste
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Tamarind Paste Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Tamarind Paste: Philippines (+65.4%), United Arab Emirates (+41.0%), China (-38.6%).
Tamarind Paste Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Tamarind Paste transaction unit prices: Philippines (10.29 USD / kg), United States (4.90 USD / kg), Mexico (4.89 USD / kg), Costa Rica (4.01 USD / kg), Guatemala (2.92 USD / kg), 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | +29.9% | 151 | 1.19 USD / kg (101,232.75 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (75,776.2 kg) | 2.05 USD / kg (99,881.89 kg) | 2.04 USD / kg (204,298.02 kg) | 2.17 USD / kg (98,422.54 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (35,325.76 kg) | ||||||
| India | -0.4% | 465 | 1.92 USD / kg (227,217.628 kg) | 1.65 USD / kg (235,589.202 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (184,050.001 kg) | 1.37 USD / kg (258,169.263 kg) | 1.42 USD / kg (351,464.203 kg) | 1.42 USD / kg (256,142.104 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | +35.1% | 56 | 2.07 USD / kg (13,433 kg) | 2.18 USD / kg (11,559.76 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (893.81 kg) | 2.42 USD / kg (4,906.9 kg) | 3.62 USD / kg (5,883.49 kg) | 4.01 USD / kg (9,867.95 kg) | ||||||
| China | -38.6% | 9 | 1.11 USD / kg (20,926.88 kg) | 1.65 USD / kg (20,810 kg) | - (-) | 2.72 USD / kg (20,880 kg) | 0.98 USD / kg (1,028.94 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +19.0% | 204 | 4.03 USD / kg (13,120.1 kg) | 2.86 USD / kg (54,888.42 kg) | 4.33 USD / kg (12,133.76 kg) | 4.32 USD / kg (18,053.91 kg) | 4.63 USD / kg (15,445.29 kg) | 4.89 USD / kg (7,930.14 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -35.6% | 29 | 2.37 USD / kg (19,950 kg) | 2.35 USD / kg (69,124 kg) | - (-) | 2.73 USD / kg (19,745 kg) | 2.37 USD / kg (2,268 kg) | 2.62 USD / kg (7,019.1 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +65.4% | 32 | 10.24 USD / kg (748.8 kg) | 7.95 USD / kg (26,608.62 kg) | - (-) | 11.08 USD / kg (2,356.8 kg) | 10.66 USD / kg (17,229.39 kg) | 10.29 USD / kg (601.92 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -25.2% | 18 | 2.94 USD / kg (202.734 kg) | 4.70 USD / kg (322.72 kg) | 2.89 USD / kg (154.578 kg) | 3.82 USD / kg (78.871 kg) | 2.63 USD / kg (522.582 kg) | 4.90 USD / kg (118.46 kg) | ||||||
| Guatemala | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.92 USD / kg (2.05 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +9.9% | 20 | 8.96 USD / kg (367.2 kg) | 13.98 USD / kg (278.6 kg) | 5.89 USD / kg (202.8 kg) | 8.28 USD / kg (176.94 kg) | 6.20 USD / kg (369 kg) | - (-) |
Tamarind Paste Global Supply Chain Coverage
789 companies
301 exporters and 488 importers are mapped for Tamarind Paste.
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Tamarind Paste Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
301 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Tamarind Paste. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Tamarind Paste Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Dominican Republic)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Tamarind Paste Global Exporter Coverage
301 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Tamarind Paste (HS Code 210390) in 2024
For Tamarind Paste 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 | 568,812,734 kg | 1,737,723,001 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 430,112,503 kg | 1,709,947,474.325 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 264,947,476.493 kg | 1,065,586,947.248 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 320,177,264 kg | 955,175,206.359 USD |
| 5 | Mexico | 246,366,798 kg | 730,422,127 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 183,982,358.03 kg | 567,581,173.945 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 145,073,166.242 kg | 509,062,923.033 USD |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 137,231,478 kg | 503,436,434.349 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 168,196,287.889 kg | 465,237,317 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 119,851,707 kg | 457,856,731.299 USD |
Tamarind Paste Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Tamarind Paste Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
488 importer companies are mapped for Tamarind Paste demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Tamarind Paste Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-17
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
488 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Tamarind Paste.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Tamarind Paste (HS Code 210390) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 731,869,065.524 kg | 2,072,467,580 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 348,359,507 kg | 1,046,219,736.375 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 211,423,866.314 kg | 782,348,854.567 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 246,613,911.997 kg | 773,429,935.674 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 172,732,753.457 kg | 594,903,419.858 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 95,220,976.502 kg | 379,489,250 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 101,939,020 kg | 339,605,739.787 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 134,724,963.538 kg | 292,183,855 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 75,533,240.068 kg | 272,518,301 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 67,656,708.418 kg | 267,690,306.715 USD |
Tamarind Paste Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Tamarind Paste
Tamarind Paste Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Tamarind Paste wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Tamarind Paste wholesale unit prices: Thailand (2.81 USD / kg).
Tamarind Paste Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Tamarind Paste Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| 2026-08-01 | Tam***** ***** ******* **** ***** ****** * | 1.87 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | มะข********** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 1.87 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Пас************ * ********* *** ** * ******* **** | 7.25 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPaste
Industry PositionValue-Added Food Product
Market
Tamarind paste is a globally traded processed fruit product used primarily as a souring agent and flavor base in sauces, chutneys, marinades, beverages, and prepared foods. Supply is anchored in South and Southeast Asia (notably India and Thailand), with additional production and processing in parts of the Americas. International trade spans both shelf-stable retail packs and bulk industrial formats, serving diaspora/ethnic retail demand as well as foodservice and manufacturers. Market dynamics are shaped by harvest variability of tamarind pods, quality specs (seedless/strained, solids, acidity), and destination-market requirements for additives and labeling.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaCommonly cited among leading producers of tamarind pods and a major origin for paste/pulp products; verify via FAOSTAT for latest.
- ThailandSignificant processor and exporter of tamarind products (paste/pulp/concentrates) into international retail and industrial channels; verify via ITC Trade Map.
- IndonesiaNotable producing country for tamarind; domestic use is important alongside regional trade.
- MexicoProducer in the Americas with regional export flows and processing for paste/pulp.
Major Exporting Countries
- ThailandMajor exporter of tamarind products (including paste/pulp/concentrate) to global retail and ingredient buyers; confirm product coding with ITC Trade Map.
- IndiaExports tamarind and processed derivatives; trade includes both consumer packs and bulk supply chains.
- MexicoRegional exporter in the Americas, supplying retail and foodservice formats.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge import market driven by ethnic retail, foodservice, and manufacturing demand.
- United KingdomImport demand linked to South Asian consumer markets and foodservice.
- NetherlandsEU entry and distribution hub for shelf-stable foods and ingredients; import statistics vary by HS mapping.
- GermanyImport demand via retail and ingredient channels, including EU intra-trade distribution.
- JapanImport demand for culinary use and prepared foods, supplied via Asian exporters.
- United Arab EmiratesRe-export and consumption hub with strong demand for imported shelf-stable ethnic food products.
Specification
Major VarietiesSour tamarind (common culinary type), Sweet tamarind (snack/confectionery oriented in some markets)
Physical Attributes
- Brown to dark-brown paste with sticky, viscous texture; may be smooth/strained or fibrous depending on processing
- Flavor profile ranges from sharply sour to sweet-sour depending on cultivar, maturity, and whether sweeteners are added
Compositional Metrics
- Typical buyer specs reference pH/acidity, soluble solids (°Brix or equivalent), moisture, and absence of seeds/fibers in strained grades
- Microbiological criteria and foreign-matter tolerances (e.g., seed shell fragments) are commonly included in commercial specifications
Grades
- Seedless/strained paste (higher-value culinary/industrial grade) vs. unstrained paste (more fibrous, lower-cost)
- Concentrated paste/pulp vs. standard paste (solids target varies by buyer specification)
- With preservatives vs. preservative-free formulations depending on destination-market expectations
Packaging
- Retail: glass jars, plastic tubs, stand-up pouches, or compressed blocks
- Industrial: food-grade pails, lined cartons, drums, or aseptic bag-in-box for bulk supply
ProcessingHigh-acid profile supports shelf stability, but water activity/moisture and hygiene control are critical to prevent spoilage (surface mold/fermentation) in non-aseptic formatsThermal treatment (pasteurization) and/or aseptic packing are common controls for bulk export-grade paste
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Pod harvest and drying (where practiced) -> de-shelling -> de-seeding -> pulp extraction -> screening/straining -> heat treatment (pasteurization) -> optional concentration/blending -> filling (hot-fill or aseptic) -> ambient distribution
Demand Drivers
- Use as a core souring/flavor ingredient in South Asian, Southeast Asian, Latin American, and global fusion cuisines
- Growth of shelf-stable ethnic pantry products in modern retail and e-commerce
- Industrial use in sauces, chutneys, marinades, seasonings, and beverage bases
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored ambient when sealed; avoid prolonged high-temperature exposure that can darken color and alter flavor
- Refrigeration after opening is commonly recommended to slow spoilage and preserve flavor, especially for preservative-free products
Shelf Life
- Shelf life varies widely by moisture level, heat treatment, packaging (aseptic vs. non-aseptic), and use of preservatives; buyers commonly specify shelf-life and storage conditions contractually
Risks
Climate HighTamarind supply depends on tropical/subtropical tree-crop production that can be disrupted by drought, heat stress, and erratic rainfall, affecting pod yields and pulp quality and driving price volatility for paste processors and buyers.Diversify origin sourcing (multi-country portfolios), pre-qualify multiple processors, and use forward coverage and safety-stock policies for key SKUs.
Food Safety MediumMicrobiological contamination, spoilage (mold/fermentation), and foreign matter (seed shell fragments) can cause border rejections, recalls, and customer complaints, particularly when processing hygiene, screening, or packaging integrity is inconsistent.Require HACCP-based controls, validated thermal treatment/aseptic capability where needed, routine micro/foreign-matter testing, and robust packaging integrity checks.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAdditive permissions and labeling rules (e.g., preservatives, sweeteners, allergens from cross-contact) vary by destination market, creating compliance and reformulation risk for globally distributed tamarind paste products.Align formulations to destination-market rules, reference Codex GSFA as a baseline, and implement label/spec verification as part of supplier approval.
Logistics LowMoisture ingress, temperature abuse, or long dwell times in humid conditions can degrade quality (darkening, off-flavors) and increase spoilage risk in non-aseptic retail and bulk packs.Specify moisture-barrier packaging, use desiccants/liners where appropriate, and monitor storage conditions across warehouses and containers.
Sustainability
- Climate variability (drought/erratic rainfall) affecting tree-crop yields and pod quality in major producing regions
- Packaging footprint for global retail formats (multi-layer pouches and plastics) and associated waste-management expectations in destination markets
Labor & Social
- Smallholder-dominated sourcing in some origins can create traceability gaps unless supported by organized aggregation and supplier assurance programs
- Informal primary processing (de-shelling/de-seeding) in some supply chains can raise variability in labor standards and hygiene controls without strong buyer auditing
FAQ
Is tamarind paste usually shipped refrigerated in international trade?Most tamarind paste is shipped and stored ambient when sealed, since it is generally shelf-stable; however, preservative-free or higher-moisture products can be more sensitive to spoilage, and refrigeration after opening is commonly recommended.
Which countries are commonly involved in global tamarind paste supply and trade?Major supply and processing are commonly associated with India and Thailand, with additional production and processing in countries such as Indonesia and Mexico; key import markets include the United States and several European and Asian destinations depending on product format and channels.
What are the most important buyer specifications for tamarind paste?Buyers commonly specify whether the paste is strained/seedless, target acidity and solids, microbiological and foreign-matter limits, permitted additives (if any), packaging format (retail vs. industrial/aseptic), and required shelf life under stated storage conditions.
Sources
Tamarind Paste Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Ecuador
United States
Switzerland
France
United Kingdom
Vietnam
Canada
Costa Rica
Netherlands
Singapore
Brazil
Italy
All country market pages: Ecuador, United States, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Canada, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Singapore, Brazil, Italy, Australia, Belgium, China, Spain, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Germany, Mexico, Turkiye, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Bahrain, Poland, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua, Guatemala, India, Chile, Malta, Austria, New Zealand, Oman, Cyprus, Greece, Ukraine, Maldives, South Korea, Kuwait, Denmark, Panama, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Qatar, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Czechia, Croatia, Taiwan, Hungary, Ireland, Serbia, Egypt, Nepal, Romania, Latvia, Peru, Portugal, Estonia, Finland, Israel, Slovakia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Cuba, El Salvador, Lithuania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Honduras, Iraq, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Martinique, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Slovenia, Senegal, Somalia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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