Crisis de la espinaca en China: Las lluvias continuas arrasan con hasta el 90% de la cosecha clave, disparando el precio de las verduras congeladas
China Spinach Crisis: Continuous Rainfall Wipes Out Up to 90% of Key Harvest, Fueling Frozen Vegetable Price Surge
1. Unprecedented Rainfall Devastates China's Key Spinach Production Base in October 2025
China's spinach market is currently facing a severe supply shock following prolonged and continuous rainfall in early October 2025. This extreme weather event has landed a "devastating blow" to the primary spinach-producing provinces in the north.
Affected Regions: Henan, Shandong, and Jiangsu—the backbone of China's fresh and processing spinach supply—have borne the brunt of the damage.
Yield Loss: Initial assessments indicate that in many core growing fields, the ready-to-harvest crop has rotted entirely, leading to a near-total loss. The yield reduction in these areas is estimated to be as high as 90%.
Lesser Impact: Regions like Inner Mongolia, due to distinct climate and soil conditions, experienced relatively minor effects.
2. The Critical Timing: A Double Whammy for China's Spinach Calendar
The rainfall was unfortunately timed, occurring precisely when the first major northern spinach crop was due for harvest.
First Season Damage: The first batch of northern spinach, typically planted in August/September and harvested in October/November 2025, has been largely lost. This creates an immediate and severe shortage in fresh supply.
Second Season Planting Delay: Worse still, this is the crucial period for planting the second crop (due for harvest in March/April of next year, 2026). Due to the excessive soil moisture, fields are currently unsuitable for sowing. This delay threatens to extend the supply gap well into 2026.
3. Market Outlook: The Inevitable Price Surge for Frozen Spinach
As a company with 20 years of experience in the frozen vegetables export sector, we understand the immediate concerns of our global buyers: Will frozen spinach disappear overnight?
The Short-Term View (Inventory as Buffer):
Major cold storage facilities currently hold reserves of frozen IQF spinach which will suffice to fulfill ongoing orders. However, once these existing inventories are depleted to meet immediate dispatch needs, the capacity to supply until the next successful harvest cannot be guaranteed.
The Mid- to Long-Term View (Price Correction):
Fresh Market Signal: Fresh spinach prices have already begun to climb dramatically in the domestic market.
Processing Market Lag: The cost pressure will inevitably transfer to the processing market. Price increases for IQF Frozen Spinach and Freeze-Dried Spinach are inevitable and already underway.
Timeline: This price and supply volatility is expected to persist through the crucial buying period, lasting until at least April/May of 2026.
Expert Summary: We project a period of High Price and Low Volume for the next several months. The market should only stabilize around April–May 2026, coinciding with the expected harvest of the recovered northern second crop and the southern crop entering the market, provided normal weather conditions resume.
4. Strategic Advice for Global Buyers: Shortage is Temporary, Caution is Key
Si bien el mercado enfrenta una escasez temporal pero aguda, la estabilidad a largo plazo de la cadena de suministro de espinacas se mantiene sólida.
Nuestra recomendación:
Asegure el inventario restante ahora: Agilice los pedidos para asegurar los precios actuales y garantizar las existencias existentes antes de que el impacto total de la escasez afecte al sector de procesamiento.
Planificación estratégica a futuro: Trabaje con su proveedor (nosotros) para crear unContrato a plazo a precio fijo para la próxima temporada (después de mayo)2026) para mitigar futuros aumentos repentinos de precios.
Explora orígenes alternativos: Para necesidades inmediatas, considere opciones de abastecimiento a corto plazo, aunque las cadenas de suministro globales también se están tensando.
Xiamen Sinocharm Estamos monitoreando activamente las condiciones de campo y de procesamiento. Con dos décadas de experiencia afrontando las fluctuaciones del mercado global, nos comprometemos a brindarle la información de mercado más precisa y a garantizar la seguridad de su cadena de suministro.
Si busca un proveedor fiable de verduras congeladas, póngase en contacto con nosotros para solicitar información sobre el producto y un presupuesto.
Nuestra página de productos: www.sinocharm.com/product/frozen-spinach
Métodos de cocción para espinacas congeladas
Las espinacas congeladas se pueden cocinar directamente o utilizar en diversos platos. Algunos métodos de cocción comunes son:
- Espinacas salteadas
- Sopa de espinacas
- Pasteles de espinacas
- Ensalada de espinacas
