The global herb import market continued to expand steadily in 2025, supported by rising demand from the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and traditional medicine industries. Herbs are widely used in health supplements, functional foods, cosmetics, and natural remedies, making them an important category in international trade. According to Tendata, herb import activity showed consistent growth and stable trade frequency throughout the year.

Global Herb Import Market Overview

Based on Tendata global trade data, the herb import market in 2025 reached notable levels:

· Number of Importers: 2,520

· Total Import Weight: 64,264,919 kg

· Total Import Value: USD 98,769,564

· Total Trades: 21,141

These figures reflect a specialized yet active market, with importers ranging from multinational consumer brands to regional herbal medicine producers.

Top Herb Importer Companies in 2025

According to Tendata, the global herb import landscape in 2025 was led by companies operating in food, healthcare, and logistics sectors:

1.PEPSI COLA INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD(6.22%, $6.14 Million)

2.CÔNG TY TNHH ĐÔNG DƯỢC DÂN LỢI(4.19%, $4.14 Million)

3.C I C CROPGUARD PVT LTD(3.63%, $3.58 Million)

4.GEODIS GERENCIAMENTO DE FRETES DO BRASIL LTDA(3.37%, $3.33 Million)

5.UHS ESSENTIAL HEALTH PHILIPPINES(3.25%, $3.21 Million)

6.CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN DƯỢC LIỆU TRƯỜNG XUÂN(2.16%, $2.13 Million)

7.ТОВ ДЖОЙН ДЕЛІВЕРІ(1.75%, $1.73 Million)

8.VARDHMAN EXOTIC HERBS AND SPICES(1.62%, $1.6 Million)

9.CÔNG TY TNHH ĐÔNG DƯỢC TRƯỜNG GIANG(1.56%, $1.54 Million)

10.CÔNG TY TNHH MỘT THÀNH VIÊN HERBALIFE VIỆT NAM(1.44%, $1.42 Million)

Other notable herb importers included Truong Xuan Medicinal Materials JSC, Join Delivery LLC, Vardhman Exotic Herbs and Spices, Truong Giang Herbal Co., Ltd., and Herbalife Vietnam Co., Ltd., each contributing between 1.44% and 2.16% of total import value.

Although several large buyers lead the market, the top 10 herb importers together accounted for less than 28% of total import value, indicating a diversified importer base with many small and mid-sized participants.

The presence of food and beverage giants alongside traditional medicine and health-focused companies highlights the broad application of herbs across industries.

Conclusion

Global herb import trade reached nearly USD 99 million in 2025, supported by growing consumer interest in natural and plant-based products. With over 2,500 active herb importers worldwide, the market offers attractive opportunities for herb growers, exporters, and processors.

By using Tendata global trade data, businesses can identify key herb importer companies, analyze sourcing trends, and develop data-driven strategies to expand in the global herb trade market.