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Crestwood Global Market Intelligence
China1. Februar 202610 Min. Lesezeit

IQF Market Update: February 2026

Market reference ranges for IQF vegetables, organic IQF vegetables, freeze-dried, and air-dried products from Chinese ports. Based on current sourcing network intelligence.

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Wichtige Erkenntnisse

  • Green peas showing competitive pricing — surplus supply pushing to lower end of range
  • Organic premiums running 40-80% over conventional depending on product
  • Edamame and kale command premium pricing in the conventional vegetable range
  • Freeze-dried mushroom and leek/chives are highest-value FD products
  • Book reefer containers 3-4 weeks ahead, especially during peak season

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Dies ist die Erstausgabe unseres monatlichen IQF-Markt-Updates. Alle Produkte zeigen Basispreise ohne Monat-zu-Monat-Trenddaten. Ab unserer März 2026-Ausgabe wird jedes Produkt Vs.-Vormonat-Indikatoren enthalten, die Preisrichtung und prozentuale Veränderungen anzeigen.

This is the February 2026 IQF Market Update from Crestwood Global. It contains FOB pricing ranges for 60+ products across 4 categories: conventional IQF vegetables (16 products, $400-$1,900/MT), organic IQF vegetables (7 products, $850-$2,500/MT), freeze-dried products (23 products, $5.50-$36/kg), and air-dried products (8 products, $1.40-$20/kg). Published monthly. Contact: justin@crestwoodglobal.com, +1 (224) 534-9799.

Executive Summary

This report provides indicative market reference ranges for IQF vegetables, organic IQF vegetables, freeze-dried, and air-dried products sourced from Chinese ports. Ranges reflect February 2026 market conditions based on our sourcing network's intelligence across multiple factory partners.

Key observations: Green peas and cut green beans are showing competitive pricing at the lower end of their ranges. Edamame remains at the premium end of the vegetable spectrum. Organic premiums are running 40-80% over conventional equivalents depending on product.

Note: This report currently covers vegetables, freeze-dried, and air-dried products. IQF fruit pricing coverage is expanding — contact us for current availability and pricing on IQF strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, and other fruits.

These ranges reflect broad market conditions across Chinese export factories. Crestwood Global's established relationships with 25+ certified factories — built over 20+ years of continuous sourcing — often allow us to source at the competitive end of these ranges for committed volume buyers. Contact us for product-specific pricing tailored to your specifications and volume requirements.

IQF Vegetables — Conventional (FOB $/MT)

Market ranges below reflect indicative FOB pricing from Chinese ports for conventional IQF vegetables. Ranges vary by grade, specification, volume, packaging, and current availability.

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ProductMarket RangeUnitTrendNotes
California Mix Vegetables$600 – $950$/MTStir-fry and winter blends in similar range
Green Peas$900 – $1,300$/MTDecliningSurplus supply pushing prices to lower end
Cut Green Beans$900 – $1,300$/MT
Whole Green Beans$950 – $1,350$/MT
Broccoli Florets$700 – $1,100$/MTEarly-season broccoli expected mid-March
Broccoli Cuts$850 – $1,250$/MT
Corn (Whole Kernel)$800 – $1,200$/MT
Chopped Spinach$700 – $1,100$/MT
Whole Leaf Spinach$750 – $1,100$/MT
Edamame (Shelled)$1,350 – $1,900$/MTPremium product; consistent demand
Cauliflower Florets$700 – $1,050$/MT
Peas & Carrots$750 – $1,100$/MT
Diced Onions$400 – $650$/MTLowest-cost IQF vegetable product
Kale$1,050 – $1,500$/MT
Butternut Squash (Diced)$700 – $1,050$/MT
Riced Cauliflower$650 – $950$/MT

Market ranges reflect approximate indicative pricing from Chinese ports based on our sourcing network's market intelligence. Ranges vary by grade, specification, volume, packaging, and current availability. These figures are provided for market reference only and do not constitute a firm offer. Contact us for pricing specific to your requirements.

🇪🇺 Für Europäische Käufer: Um ungefähre CIF-Preise für Nordeuropa (Hamburg, Rotterdam, Felixstowe) zu schätzen, addieren Sie etwa 180–250$/MT zu den oben gezeigten FOB-Spannen. Dies beinhaltet geschätzte Seefracht, Versicherung und typische Transitkosten. Tatsächliche CIF-Preise variieren nach Hafen, Volumen und aktuellen Frachtraten. Kontaktieren Sie uns für verbindliche CIF-Angebote zu Ihrem spezifischen Hafen.

🇺🇸 Für US-Käufer: Um ungefähren CIF US-Westküste zu schätzen, addieren Sie etwa 150–220$/MT. CIF US-Ostküste, addieren Sie etwa 200–280$/MT. Hinweis: Section 301-Zölle und Standard-Zollabgaben gelten zusätzlich zu CIF-Preisen. Kontaktieren Sie uns für Landed-Cost-Schätzungen einschließlich Zoll.

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IQF Vegetables — Organic (FOB $/MT)

Organic IQF vegetables carry a 40-80% premium over conventional equivalents. All products below are certified organic with documentation available.

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ProductMarket RangeUnitTrendPremiumNotes
Organic Broccoli Florets$1,650 – $2,500$/MT~131%Highest premium in the organic range
Organic Broccoli (Large Pack)$1,100 – $1,800$/MT~38%
Organic Edamame$1,600 – $2,400$/MT~23%
Organic Green Peas$850 – $1,350$/MT~0%Price parity with conventional — accessible organic entry point
Organic Riced Cauliflower$950 – $1,500$/MT~53%
Organic Kale$1,200 – $1,800$/MT~18%
Organic Spinach$1,150 – $1,750$/MT~61%

Market ranges reflect approximate indicative pricing from Chinese ports based on our sourcing network's market intelligence. Ranges vary by grade, specification, volume, packaging, and current availability. These figures are provided for market reference only and do not constitute a firm offer. Contact us for pricing specific to your requirements.

Freeze-Dried Products (FOB $/kg)

Freeze-dried pricing from our factory network (FOB Qingdao, $/kg). Freeze-dried products serve snack, meal kit, emergency food, and ingredient manufacturing segments.

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ProductMarket RangeUnitTrendNotes
FD Corn (Kernels)$5.50 – $8.50$/kg
FD Green Peas$6.00 – $9.00$/kg
FD Broccoli (Florets)$14 – $22$/kg
FD Broccoli (Buds)$11 – $17$/kg
FD Cauliflower$11 – $17$/kg
FD Spinach$11 – $18$/kg
FD Cabbage$10 – $16$/kg
FD Garlic (Diced)$6 – $10$/kg
FD Red Pepper (Diced)$16 – $24$/kg
FD Mushroom (Sliced/Diced)$23 – $33$/kgHighest-value FD vegetable
FD Leek / Chives$22 – $32$/kg
FD Red Onion (Diced)$9 – $14$/kg
FD Asparagus$21 – $30$/kg
FD Pumpkin (Diced)$12 – $18$/kg
FD Strawberry (Whole/Diced)$14 – $22$/kg
FD Raspberry (Whole/Diced)$25 – $36$/kg
FD Blueberry (Whole)$25 – $36$/kg
FD Mango (Strips/Diced)$14 – $20$/kg
FD Banana Slices$8 – $13$/kg
FD Peach Slices$13 – $20$/kg
FD Pineapple (Diced)$18 – $26$/kg
FD Dragon Fruit$13 – $20$/kg
FD Mulberry$14 – $22$/kg

Market ranges reflect approximate indicative pricing from Chinese ports based on our sourcing network's market intelligence. Ranges vary by grade, specification, volume, packaging, and current availability. These figures are provided for market reference only and do not constitute a firm offer. Contact us for pricing specific to your requirements.

Gefriergetrocknete Produkte in kundenspezifischen Spezifikationen für Snack-, Mahlzeiten-Kit- und Zutatenanwendungen verfügbar.

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Air-Dried Products (FOB $/kg)

Air-dried/dehydrated product pricing from our factory network (FOB Qingdao, $/kg). These products serve seasoning, soup, instant noodle, and food manufacturing applications.

Note: Air-dried garlic carries a 29.8% standard duty — one of the highest rates for dehydrated products. Factor this into landed cost calculations.

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ProductMarket RangeUnitTrendNotes
AD Garlic Powder$2.50 – $4.50$/kg80-100 mesh and 100-120 mesh available. Moisture ≤6%
AD Garlic Granules$3.00 – $5.50$/kg8-16 mesh, 16-26 mesh, 26-40 mesh grades
AD Ginger Granules$3.50 – $6.00$/kgMultiple mesh sizes. Moisture ≤10%
AD Onion Powder$2.20 – $4.00$/kg80-100 mesh. White and yellow onion varieties
AD Onion Flakes$2.50 – $4.50$/kg10x10mm, 3x3mm cuts available
AD Carrot Flakes$1.40 – $2.80$/kgLowest-cost dehydrated product
AD Cabbage$2.80 – $5.00$/kg
AD Mushroom$13 – $20$/kg

Market ranges reflect approximate indicative pricing from Chinese ports based on our sourcing network's market intelligence. Ranges vary by grade, specification, volume, packaging, and current availability. These figures are provided for market reference only and do not constitute a firm offer. Contact us for pricing specific to your requirements.

Shipping & Logistics

Typical lead times from order confirmation to port arrival by route (includes production, inland transit, inspection, and ocean freight):

North America West Coast: 4-6 weeks. North America East Coast: 6-8 weeks. Northern Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Felixstowe): 5-7 weeks. Australia (Melbourne, Sydney): 3-5 weeks.

Orders placed during peak harvest season (July-October) may require additional production lead time. Reefer container space should be booked 3-4 weeks in advance, especially during peak season when reefer slots are limited.

All shipments include pre-shipment inspection at factory, full export documentation, and container tracking updates throughout transit.

Current Reefer Market Conditions (February 2026): Reefer container rates from Qingdao/Shanghai to US West Coast are holding relatively stable. Space availability is adequate for March-April bookings but is expected to tighten as peak harvest season approaches in Q3. We recommend booking reefer slots 3-4 weeks ahead of your target shipping date.

Freight Rate Trend: Ocean freight rates have remained relatively flat since Q4 2025. No significant rate increases expected before peak season (July-October).

IQF-Früchte — Preise auf Anfrage

Crestwood Global bezieht IQF-Früchte aus unserem zertifizierten Fabriknetzwerk in China. Fruchtpreise variieren erheblich nach Saison, Spezifikation und Erntebedingungen. Kontaktieren Sie uns für aktuelle Verfügbarkeit und Preise.

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ProductTypische GrößenSaisonStatus
IQF Strawberries (Whole/Diced/Sliced)15-25mm, 25-35mmMar-JunPreis anfragen →
IQF Blueberries (Whole)Cultivated/WildJun-AugPreis anfragen →
IQF Raspberries (Whole/Crumble)StandardJun-AugPreis anfragen →
IQF Mangoes (Diced/Sliced/Chunks)10mm, 15mm, 20mmApr-JulPreis anfragen →
IQF Peaches (Diced/Sliced)10mm, segmentsJun-SepPreis anfragen →
IQF Pineapple (Chunks/Tidbits)10mm, 15mmYear-roundPreis anfragen →
IQF Cherries (Pitted)StandardJun-JulPreis anfragen →
IQF Apples (Diced/Sliced)10mm, segmentsAug-NovPreis anfragen →
IQF Blackberries (Whole)StandardJun-AugPreis anfragen →
IQF Mixed BerriesCustom blendsSeasonalPreis anfragen →

Unsere Obstbeschaffungskapazitäten erweitern sich. Für aktuelle Preise jedes IQF-Fruchtprodukts kontaktieren Sie unser Team direkt — wir antworten typischerweise innerhalb von 24 Stunden.

Fruchtpreise werden in zukünftigen monatlichen Berichten enthalten sein, wenn sich unsere Abdeckung erweitert.

Report Methodology

Pricing ranges are compiled from Crestwood Global's sourcing network of 25+ BRC-certified factories across Shandong, Hebei, Fujian, and Zhejiang provinces. Ranges reflect FOB quotes received during the reporting period and are reviewed by our China-based operations team with 20+ years of direct factory relationships before publication. This report is published monthly by Crestwood Global Market Intelligence.

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