Chinese caterpillar fungus and cordyceps sinensis
Dehydrated medicinal mushroom
Yarsagumba (Catapiller fungus)
Canned vegetable like corn, mushrooms and bamboo shoot
Fresh garlic, ginger, turmeric, fresh dates, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms & yacon root
Cinnamon, star anise, piper longum, areca nut, red beans (adzuki beans), clove, black cardamom, walnuts, ginger, turmeric, dried chili, agarwood, black pepper, unpeeled dog fruit, black sesame, fibraurea recisa, desmodium styracifolii, red lotus seeds, broken lotus seeds, white lotus seeds, lingzhi mushroom, longan (dragon eyes), rhizoma dioscoreae, malva nut, smilax glabra (sarsaparilla), styphnolobium japonicum, herba dendrobii, coptis chinensis franch, chrysanthemum (northern variety), chrysanthemum (southern variety), artemisia annua, bitter almond, coix lachryma jobi
Pasta, cookies, pulses, olive oil, flours, seeds, tomato, tomato sauces, condiments taralli, frise, typical italian products
Rice, sugar, tamarind seeds, animal feeds, oinp, plastic scrap, electronics, medical gloves, sunflower oil, corn oil, palm oil, dried turmeric, dried anchovy, dried fish, cashew nuts, dried hibiscus, sugar, medical gloves, energy drinks, ldpe, hdpe, pp granules, pistachio nuts, soybean oil, rice bran oil, recycled granules, pet flakes, copy paper, green mung beans, canned sardines, canned tuna, canned mushrooms, liquid sugar, molasses, chemicals, food & beverages, sugarcane molasses, tapioca starch, tapioca pellets, corn starch, pea flour, black pepper, milk powder, rice flour, calrose rice, jasmine rice, parboiled rice, white rice, short grain rice, packaging boxes, copper scrap, chickpeas, soybean meal, yellow corn, latex gloves, nitrile gloves, household gloves, industrial gloves, vinyl gloves, pvc glove
Dried red vine leaves, dried sweet cherries pitted, dried cherries stemps, dried blueberries, dried raspberries. hojas de vid tintorera, cerezas secas dulces, palos de cerezas, arndanos deshidratados, frambuesas deshidratadas.
Baby food, baked goods, bean products, canned food, coffee, confectionery, dairy, drinking water
egg & egg products, food ingredients, fruit products
grain products, honey products, instant food, meat & poultry, other food & beverage, seafood, seasonings & condiments, snack food, soft drinks, tea, vegetable products, agricultural waste, animal products
beans, cocoa beans, coffee beans, feed, fresh seafood
fruit, grain, mushrooms & truffles, nuts & kernels
other agriculture products, plant & animal oil, plant seeds & bulbs, timber raw materials, vanilla beans,
vegetables
Oats, barley, lupins, dunpeas, chickpeas, canola, wheat, yellow split peas, chana dhal, split faba beans, red split lentils
Poultry products, lamb, beef, mutton, milk powders, honey, french wine, green shell, seafood, smoked fish, rice, sugar, coal, canned tuna, tea, coffee beans, pet foods, wet wipes wet tissue, oysters, mussel, goat milk powder, goat soap, oats, lupine, senior milk powder, goat meat, chickpeas, olive oil, abalone, uht milk, organic cheese, snack foods, palm oil, rubber, cherries, spices, sunflower oil, virgin coconut oil, vegetable oil, charcoal, cocoa powder, coconut milk, coconut water, condensed milk, energy drink, peanut butter, herbs, yogurt, sesame seed, cosmetic, health, medical, whitening cream, children garments, ladies garments, fertilizer, asian premium wines, solar, air conditioner, plastic bags, chocolates, petroleum, non dairy creamer, veterinary medicine, cold pressed oils
Abalone mushrooms, abalone slice, accordion packer, acesulfame k, acid, ad aloe, ad cabbage, ad ginger, adult milk powder, adzuki beans, agar, agaricus blazei, alanine, alaska pollock, albumen powder, almond, almond kernel, aluminum foil, ammonium bicarbonate, anchovy, angelica, aniseed power, apple chips, apple dices, apple juice, apricot, apricot kernels, arbutus, artichoke, uht semi skimmed milk and full cream milk, nestle nido milk powder, coffee mate
Fruits like apples, oranges, papaya, pear, lemon, kiwi, loquat, melon, vegetables like potatoes, garlic, tomato, ginger, carrots, cucumber, pepper, onion, garments, face mask, coffee beans
Mushrooms which are a type of fungi popular for its nutritional value and its uniqueness. Mushrooms for years have carried mixed opinions in the mind of the consumers due to its unique umbrella structure and its falling in the category of a fungi which carries a general conception as a harmful substance. However, the rise in health conscious consumers has paved a positive path for mushroom producers, exporters or wholesalers. There are more than 14,000 mushroom species in the world, out of which only 12 species are edible and are domesticated for cultivation. Many more are inedible or poisonous.
Mushrooms have a growing demand across the globe—be it Fresh Mushroom, Canned Mushroom, Dehydrated Mushroom, or Mushroom Powder. With the rise in health-conscious consumers, gourmet food trends, and plant-based diets, the mushroom industry offers profitable opportunities whether you're looking to sell bulk mushrooms or enter the retail segment. As a result, mushrooms are becoming a reliable source of trade for cultivators, producers, manufacturers, exporters, and sellers alike.
Before we delve into the full-fledged mechanism for exporting mushrooms from India or globally, it is essential to understand its global statistics and key considerations for those planning to enter the market or are first-time exporters.
Mushroom Market Statistics
Source: IMARC
To export mushrooms or sell mushrooms online globally, you have to ensure the following things:
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With digital trade booming, many exporters now choose to sell mushrooms online through international B2B marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, or by connecting with mushroom buyers near me using verified exporters’ directories.
If you're wondering how to sell mushrooms online, start by:
1. Is mushroom a profitable business?
Yes. With low startup costs, high yield potential, and strong global demand across food and health sectors, mushroom farming and export can be highly profitable.
2. Which country is the largest producer of mushrooms?
China is the world’s largest producer of mushrooms, accounting for more than 70% of global production.
3. Which mushroom is in high demand in India?
Button mushrooms are in highest demand, followed by oyster and shiitake mushrooms as awareness and culinary use expand.
4. Which mushroom is costly?
Morel mushrooms and Cordyceps militaris are among the most expensive due to their rarity and medicinal value.
5. How much mushroom can grow in 1 kg seeds?
On average, 1 kg of mushroom spawn can produce 8 to 12 kg of fresh mushrooms under optimal growing conditions.
6. Which is the tastiest mushroom in India?
Oyster mushrooms are widely considered the tastiest in India, thanks to their mild, savory flavor and meaty texture.
7. Is mushroom non-veg?
No. Mushrooms are vegetarian, as they are fungi. They’re commonly consumed in vegetarian diets across cultures.
8. Which state is best for mushroom farming?
Globally, temperate and controlled climates are ideal. In India, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab are top regions. Internationally, China, the Netherlands, and the U.S. (especially Pennsylvania) are leading in commercial farming.
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