Dried wood ear mushrooms trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried wood ear mushrooms was worth $231.6 million in 2024, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 58% since 2017, and up 29% 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 | $231.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2023 | $179.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $191.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $180.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $189.7M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $301.2M | 38.2K t |
| 2018 | $394.2M | 50.4K t |
| 2017 | $550.7M | 46.8K t |
Top dried wood ear mushrooms exporting countries
Exports are led by China (95%), Thailand (2%) and Vietnam (1%). 55 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 99%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $220.4M | 95% |
| Thailand | $4.3M | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $849K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $463K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $315K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $285K | 0.1% |
| France | $210K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $185K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $110K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $107K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $101K | 0% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (50%), Japan (10%) and Thailand (7%). 126 countries imported it, and the top three take 67% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $114.7M | 50% |
| Japan | $23.0M | 10% |
| Thailand | $17.2M | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $11.6M | 5% |
| South Korea | $10.3M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $6.9M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $6.4M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $6.0M | 2.6% |
| Myanmar | $5.5M | 2.4% |
| United States | $3.9M | 1.7% |
| Russia | $3.7M | 1.6% |
| France | $2.8M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $17.47 per kg and Thailand $4.55 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 0712.32: Vegetables: wood ears (Auricularia spp), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. HS 0712 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried wood ear mushrooms?
China exported $220.4 million in 2024, 95% of the world total, followed by Thailand (2%) and Vietnam (1%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried wood ear mushrooms?
Vietnam imported $114.7 million in 2024, 50% of world imports, ahead of Japan (10%) and Thailand (7%). The top three importers together take 67%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried wood ear mushrooms?
It was worth $231.6 million in 2024, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 58% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $550.7 million. 55 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried wood ear mushrooms per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $17.47 per kg and Thailand $4.55 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 wood ear mushrooms?
The HS code for dried wood ear mushrooms is subheading 0712.32, 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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