What exactly is frozen spinach?

Frozen spinach is spinach, New Zealand spinach or orache spinach (garden spinach) that is uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water and then frozen.

How should frozen spinach be stored to maintain quality?

It should be kept at frozen temperatures throughout transport and storage, protecting it from thaw‑freeze cycles to preserve its texture and nutritional value.

What quality checks are typical for frozen spinach?

Buyers usually verify that the product is fully frozen, free from ice crystals, and matches the described variety (spinach, New Zealand spinach or orache spinach) without signs of thawing or contamination.

Frozen Spinach

Frozen spinach consists of spinach that has been blanched and then frozen for preservation. It is sold as a ready‑to‑use ingredient for cooking and food service.

Prices, specifications and international trade for frozen spinach under HS 071030.

Frozen Spinach Price

$1,321USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Frozen Spinach Historical Unit Values

Frozen spinach is quoted in USD/t at BEL. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Frozen Spinach Exports and Imports

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Belgium led reported frozen spinach exports in 2025, at $130M.

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Frozen Spinach Facts and HS Code

Frozen spinach belongs to processed produce within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 071030.

Frozen Spinach HS Code

Product type	Intermediate
Form	Frozen
Position in the chain	Processed
Category	Processed produce — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	071030
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	BEL

Production & Handling

Processing steps for frozen spinach include Cleaning, Steaming or boiling, Freezing.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Frozen
Processing steps	Cleaning Steaming or boiling Freezing

Uses & Risks

Frozen spinach is used in Retail frozen vegetable aisles, Foodservice establishments, and Prepared meal manufacturers.

End Uses

Retail frozen vegetable aisles
Sold as a frozen vegetable for home cooking
Foodservice establishments
Used in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering as a ready‑to‑cook ingredient
Prepared meal manufacturers
Incorporated into frozen entrees and convenience dishes

Frozen Spinach Questions

What exactly is frozen spinach?: Frozen spinach is spinach, New Zealand spinach or orache spinach (garden spinach) that is uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water and then frozen.
How should frozen spinach be stored to maintain quality?: It should be kept at frozen temperatures throughout transport and storage, protecting it from thaw‑freeze cycles to preserve its texture and nutritional value.
What quality checks are typical for frozen spinach?: Buyers usually verify that the product is fully frozen, free from ice crystals, and matches the described variety (spinach, New Zealand spinach or orache spinach) without signs of thawing or contamination.