Derived Products
Low-Calorie Distilled Spirit
Raw Materials
Fresh Thyme
HS Code
130219
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Thyme Extract market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 162 exporter companies and 169 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 250 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Thyme Extract
Analyze 250 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Thyme Extract.
Thyme Extract Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Thyme Extract to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Thyme Extract: Brazil (+188.9%), Switzerland (+149.1%), United Kingdom (-95.5%).
Thyme Extract Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Thyme Extract country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Thyme Extract transaction unit prices: United States (64.67 USD / kg), Spain (32.79 USD / kg), China (31.26 USD / kg), Germany (22.21 USD / kg), India (15.48 USD / kg), 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | +15.1% | 12 | 22.31 USD / kg (800 kg) | 81.77 USD / kg (30 kg) | - (-) | 60.67 USD / kg (800 kg) | 97.89 USD / kg (403.28 kg) | 22.21 USD / kg (400 kg) | ||||||
| India | -15.0% | 127 | 64.89 USD / kg (440 kg) | 39.53 USD / kg (3,100.41 kg) | 48.98 USD / kg (3,198.5 kg) | 36.09 USD / kg (3,254 kg) | 22.20 USD / kg (147 kg) | 15.48 USD / kg (385.5 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -62.0% | 24 | 52.50 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 44.50 USD / kg (45.91 kg) | 70.76 USD / kg (19.72 kg) | 192.36 USD / kg (760 kg) | 64.67 USD / kg (395 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | -62.1% | 24 | 36.96 USD / kg (-) | 34.82 USD / kg (184.5 kg) | 16.83 USD / kg (6,001 kg) | 24.11 USD / kg (70 kg) | 79.88 USD / kg (26.08 kg) | 32.79 USD / kg (1,702 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +5.6% | 4 | 26.39 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -64.3% | 11 | 4.98 USD / kg (4.82 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | +0.9% | 5 | - (-) | 18.10 USD / kg (-) | 13.20 USD / kg (200.1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Argentina | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.45 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -10.4% | 15 | 19.93 USD / kg (4 kg) | - (-) | 13.00 USD / kg (501 kg) | 21.00 USD / kg (150 kg) | 87.43 USD / kg (17.5 kg) | 31.26 USD / kg (156 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.24 USD / kg (0.5 kg) |
Thyme Extract Global Supply Chain Coverage
331 companies
162 exporters and 169 importers are mapped for Thyme Extract.
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Thyme Extract Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
162 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Thyme Extract. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Thyme Extract Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Bolivia
Supplying Products: Thyme Extract
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Thyme Extract, Ivy Gourd Leaf Powder, Lycopene +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Thyme Extract, Egg White Powder, Pig Feed +1
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Switzerland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Thyme Extract Global Exporter Coverage
162 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Thyme Extract supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Thyme Extract (HS Code 130219) in 2024
For Thyme Extract in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 18,857,269.283 kg | 539,817,304.363 USD |
| 2 | United States | 9,673,433 kg | 282,284,651 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 12,695,731.755 kg | 274,582,773.665 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 4,619,349.187 kg | 188,276,287.273 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 10,029,579 kg | 127,885,143.556 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 7,257,195.394 kg | 67,970,621.333 USD |
| 7 | Switzerland | 1,746,647.999 kg | 67,149,546.87 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 2,213,473.122 kg | 61,603,865 USD |
| 9 | Mexico | 903,481.457 kg | 50,456,921 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 3,845,026.996 kg | 42,578,356.476 USD |
Thyme Extract Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Thyme Extract Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
169 importer companies are mapped for Thyme Extract demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Thyme Extract Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Czechia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Ukraine, Russia, Uzbekistan
(Panama)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: United States, Colombia
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentOthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: India, South Korea, Russia, Mexico, Pakistan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, United States, Chile
Global Importer Coverage
169 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Thyme Extract.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Thyme Extract (HS Code 130219) in 2024
For Thyme 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 | 45,602,650 kg | 1,144,058,187 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 93,448,129.559 kg | 216,640,980 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 6,041,120.032 kg | 212,756,530.515 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 26,238,203.624 kg | 151,841,847.822 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 8,587,550.273 kg | 129,644,488.663 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 30,525,926.349 kg | 113,416,146.544 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 3,546,488.778 kg | 110,008,167.197 USD |
| 8 | Japan | 5,895,585.533 kg | 103,724,707.365 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 3,131,309.949 kg | 101,718,738.317 USD |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 654,760 kg | 68,560,205.131 USD |
Thyme Extract Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormBotanical Extract / Essential Oil
Industry PositionFood, Fragrance, and Herbal Medicinal Ingredient
Market
Thyme extract is traded globally as either an essential oil (typically steam-distilled from flowering aerial parts) or as solvent-derived botanical extracts, with end uses spanning flavor and fragrance formulations and certain herbal medicinal preparations. Supply is closely linked to cultivation and collection of Thymus species that are widespread across Southern Europe, the Mediterranean basin, North Africa, and parts of Western Asia. Market usability is strongly shaped by chemistry (chemotype) variability—especially thymol- vs carvacrol-leaning profiles—driving buyer emphasis on GC-based compositional specifications and standard alignment. In trade classification, shipments may be captured under HS heading 3301 (essential oils) or 1302 (vegetable saps and extracts), depending on the product definition and processing route.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Specification
Major VarietiesThymus vulgaris L., Thymus zygis L.
Physical Attributes
- Typically supplied as a volatile essential oil or as a concentrated liquid/soft/dry botanical extract derived from thyme aerial parts (leaves/flowers/flowering tops).
Compositional Metrics
- Commercial thyme essential oil commonly contains thymol, γ-terpinene, p-cymene, and carvacrol as key constituents, with wide variability by chemotype and growing conditions.
- ISO 19817:2017 specifies quality characteristics for thymol-type essential oil of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L. and Thymus zygis L.).
Grades
- Buyer specifications often reference ISO-defined characteristics for thymol-type thyme essential oil (ISO 19817:2017) and require GC(-MS) compositional conformity.
Packaging
- Typically packed in light-protective containers (e.g., amber glass for small packs; lined drums for bulk) with tight sealing to limit oxidation and volatilization losses.
ProcessingEssential oil: obtained by steam distillation from fresh flowering above-ground parts (thyme oil).Extracts: obtained by solvent extraction of plant material followed by partial or complete solvent removal to yield liquid/soft/dry extracts (thyme preparations).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cultivation or collection of thyme aerial parts -> drying/handling -> steam distillation (essential oil) or solvent extraction (extract) -> filtration/standardization (chemotype and key constituent targets) -> QC testing (e.g., GC profile vs specification) -> compliant packaging for hazardous/volatile liquids (as applicable) -> export distribution to flavor & fragrance, food, and herbal product manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Use as a natural aromatic ingredient in flavor and fragrance applications
- Demand for botanical extracts in certain herbal medicinal preparations (thyme herb and thyme oil preparations referenced in EU herbal monographs)
Temperature
- Typically handled as an ambient-stable aromatic concentrate; protect from heat and direct light to reduce oxidation and loss of volatiles.
Risks
Quality And Adulteration HighThyme extract quality is highly sensitive to chemotype and processing route, and essential oils are vulnerable to mislabeling or adulteration (e.g., off-spec compositional profiles). Non-conformance can trigger immediate buyer rejection in high-specification flavor, fragrance, and regulated herbal channels, especially where ISO-defined characteristics (e.g., thymol-type thyme oil) are required.Contract to a defined specification (species and chemotype), require batch GC(-MS) profiles and traceability documents, and align acceptance testing to ISO 19817:2017 where applicable.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory treatment differs by end use (food flavoring vs cosmetic vs herbal medicinal), and documentation requirements can vary by market (e.g., defined production method for thyme oil; defined extract preparation methods for thyme extracts). Misalignment between product description, intended use, and documentation can delay clearance or force relabeling.Maintain product dossiers that clearly state botanical identity, manufacturing method (distillation vs solvent extraction), and intended-use labeling aligned to destination-market requirements.
Climate MediumMediterranean and semi-arid growing regions face elevated drought and heat risks, which can reduce yields and shift essential-oil composition, increasing supply and specification volatility for buyers who require stable thymol/carvacrol profiles.Diversify origin sourcing across multiple Mediterranean/North Africa production zones and use specification-based blending/standardization with documented QC.
Food Safety MediumFor solvent-derived extracts, residual solvent controls and contaminant management (e.g., pesticide residues from botanical raw material) can be critical for food and herbal applications, creating rejection risk if certificates and test results do not meet buyer or regulatory expectations.Specify solvent system and residue limits, implement residue monitoring on incoming botanicals, and provide certificates of analysis per batch.
Sustainability
- Climate sensitivity in Mediterranean-type production zones (heat and drought stress can affect biomass yield and oil composition).
- Biodiversity and land-stewardship considerations where supply relies on semi-wild collection of aromatic plants in parts of the Mediterranean and North Africa.
Labor & Social
- Traceability and documentation expectations (species identity, origin, and batch-level test results) are central for regulated and high-specification markets.
FAQ
What plant species are commonly referenced for thyme extract and thyme oil in regulated contexts?Regulatory and standards references commonly define thyme (herb preparations and extracts) and thyme oil as being derived from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L., with thyme oil specifically described as an essential oil obtained by steam distillation from fresh flowering above-ground parts.
Why can thyme extract batches smell different or test differently even when labeled the same?Thyme chemistry varies by species, chemotype, and growing conditions, which can shift the relative amounts of key constituents such as thymol, p-cymene, γ-terpinene, and carvacrol. Because buyers often purchase to a defined compositional specification (including ISO-defined characteristics for thymol-type oils), this natural variability can translate into different sensory profiles and test results across batches.
Which HS headings commonly capture international trade in thyme extract products?Depending on how the product is defined and processed, thyme-related shipments are commonly captured under HS heading 3301 (essential oils and related products) for thyme essential oil, or under HS heading 1302 (vegetable saps and extracts) for non-volatile botanical extracts.
Sources
Thyme Extract Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
United States
China
South Korea
Australia
Turkiye
Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
Vietnam
United Arab Emirates
Netherlands
All country market pages: India, United States, China, South Korea, Australia, Turkiye, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Italy, Singapore, South Africa, Belgium, Mexico, Austria, Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Japan, Chile, Czechia, Colombia, Lithuania, France, Israel, Peru, Poland, Tunisia, Canada, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Pakistan, Denmark, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Brazil, Ireland, New Zealand, Iran, Indonesia, Sweden, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece, Morocco, Norway, Luxembourg, Romania, Bulgaria, Madagascar, Kenya, Egypt, Guatemala, Serbia, Portugal, Ukraine, Russia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Honduras, Croatia, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Derived products: Low-Calorie Distilled Spirit
Raw materials: Fresh Thyme
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