Dried white fungi trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried white fungi was worth $58.4 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017, and up 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $51.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $58.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $36.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 4.0K t |
Top dried white fungi exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 97% of world exports, followed by Hong Kong and Bulgaria. The top three supply 99% between them, out of 43 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.6M | 97% |
| Hong Kong | $843K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $210K | 0.4% |
| United States | $172K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $106K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $105K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $22K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0% |
| Denmark | $19K | 0% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Thailand is the biggest buyer with 42% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Vietnam. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 65% across 98 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $24.4M | 42% |
| South Korea | $8.5M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $5.1M | 8.7% |
| Malaysia | $4.7M | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 6% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 4% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $730K | 1.3% |
| France | $462K | 0.8% |
| Myanmar | $420K | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $50.87 per kg and the United States $1.64 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0712.33: Vegetables: jelly fungi (Tremella spp)), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. HS 0712 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried white fungi?
China exported $56.6 million in 2024, 97% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (1%) and Bulgaria (0%). In all, 43 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried white fungi?
Thailand imported $24.4 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (15%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three importers together take 65%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried white fungi?
It was worth $58.4 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 43 countries reported exports and 98 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried white fungi per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $50.87 per kg and the United States $1.64 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dried white fungi?
The HS code for dried white fungi is subheading 0712.33, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0712 page.
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