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Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Croissant
Analyze 3,139 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Croissant.
Croissant Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Croissant to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Croissant: China (+192.6%), Turkiye (+44.7%), South Korea (-39.9%).
Croissant Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Croissant country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Croissant transaction unit prices: Slovakia (6.63 USD / kg), Thailand (4.90 USD / kg), France (4.76 USD / kg), Uzbekistan (4.19 USD / kg), Turkiye (4.11 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
367 exporters and 650 importers are mapped for Croissant.
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367 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Croissant. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Croissant Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 367 total exporter companies in the Croissant supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsOthers
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingHORECATrade
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
Croissant Global Exporter Coverage
367 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Croissant (HS Code 190590) in 2024
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Croissant Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Croissant Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
650 importer companies are mapped for Croissant demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Croissant Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Croissant.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Croissant (HS Code 190590) in 2024
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Use the latest 1 Croissant wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
Date
Entry Name
Unit Price (USD)
2026-05-01
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5.71 USD / kg
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBaked (Fresh/Frozen)
Industry PositionValue-Added Bakery Product
Market
Croissants are globally produced and traded as fresh bakery items and, increasingly, as frozen dough or par-baked “bake-off” products supplied to retail and foodservice. In international merchandise trade statistics, croissants are typically captured within HS heading 1905 (bakers’ wares) and often within HS 190590 (“Other” bakers’ wares), meaning trade data is indicative for a broader bakery basket rather than croissants only. Using HS 190590 as a proxy, major exporting countries in 2023 included Germany, Canada, France, Italy, the United States, Belgium, Poland and the Netherlands, while major importing countries included the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada and the Netherlands. Market dynamics are shaped by input cost exposure (wheat flour and dairy/butter), quality differentiation (butter vs. compound fats, artisan vs. industrial), and cold-chain reliability for frozen formats.
GermanyTop exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
CanadaTop exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
FranceTop exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
ItalyTop exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
United StatesMajor exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
BelgiumMajor exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
PolandMajor exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
NetherlandsMajor exporter in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
Major Importing Countries
United StatesTop importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
United KingdomTop importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
GermanyTop importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
FranceTop importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
CanadaTop importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
NetherlandsTop importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
AustraliaMajor importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
JapanMajor importer in HS 190590 (proxy category), 2023.
Supply Calendar
Global (industrial and artisan bakeries):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecManufacturing is generally year-round; trade seasonality is driven more by promotions/holidays and cold-chain capacity than harvest cycles.
Specification
Major VarietiesButter croissant, Croissant with compound fat (margarine/vegetable fats), Filled croissant (e.g., chocolate/hazelnut, custard, savory fillings), Mini croissant, Frozen ready-to-bake croissant dough, Par-baked frozen croissant (bake-off)
Crescent or straight form depending on specification and market
Golden-brown crust with tender interior when properly baked
Compositional Metrics
Butter or fat type and declared ingredient list are common buyer specification levers (butter vs. vegetable fat blends)
Dough lamination performance (layer definition) is typically assessed via internal cut/crumb checks and bake tests
Grades
Commercial grading is typically buyer-specification based (size/weight, bake performance, ingredient and allergen declarations) rather than a single global class system
Packaging
Frozen formats: polybags/liners in corrugated cartons for cold-chain distribution
Fresh/packaged formats: flow-wrap or trays/cartons; modified-atmosphere packaging may be used for extended shelf-life variants
ProcessingHighly compatible with industrial lamination, par-baking, and freezing for bake-off supply chainsSensitive to temperature abuse during storage/transport, which can degrade lamination, proofing performance, and final texture
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Flour milling and ingredient sourcing -> dough mixing -> resting -> lamination with fat -> shaping -> proofing -> baking/par-baking -> cooling -> (optional) freezing -> packaging -> distribution to retail/foodservice -> in-store/foodservice bake-off (for frozen formats)
Demand Drivers
Convenience and bake-off programs in modern retail and foodservice
Premiumization via butter-based formulations and artisan-style positioning
Snacking and breakfast occasion strength in urban consumption patterns
Temperature
Frozen dough/par-baked croissants require a continuous frozen cold chain to preserve dough structure and microbiological safety controls for included fillings
Fresh croissants have a short quality window and are often produced close to consumption markets unless distributed as frozen bake-off
Shelf Life
Fresh croissants are quality-perishable (rapid staling); frozen or par-baked formats extend distribution reach and enable bake-off at destination
Filled variants can have tighter food-safety and shelf-life constraints depending on filling type and post-bake handling
Risks
Commodity Input Volatility HighCroissant production economics are highly exposed to global wheat/flour and dairy/butter markets; price swings and supply disruptions in major grain trade corridors can rapidly shift costs and disrupt fixed-price supply agreements, especially for butter-based (premium) formulations.Use multi-origin procurement for key inputs, review contract indexation/hedging where feasible, and maintain formulation and packaging flexibility (e.g., segmented SKUs) to manage cost pass-through.
Food Safety MediumAs a ready-to-eat bakery item (or a product finished at destination), croissants rely on validated hygienic controls to prevent contamination after baking and during cooling, handling, and packaging; filled variants can increase hazard complexity.Apply GHP/HACCP-based controls, validate critical steps (baking and cooling/handling), and implement environmental monitoring and sanitation verification appropriate to product risk.
Allergen Management MediumCroissants commonly contain priority allergens such as cereals containing gluten (wheat) and often milk (butter) and eggs; cross-contact risks rise in plants producing multiple bakery SKUs and in facilities handling nuts/soy/seed ingredients for fillings and toppings.Implement allergen zoning, validated cleaning between allergen profiles, rigorous label control, and supplier verification for ingredient allergen statements.
Sustainability MediumWhere croissant formulations use palm-derived fats or compound shortenings, buyer and regulator scrutiny can extend to upstream deforestation and labor-rights concerns associated with unsustainably produced palm oil.Set traceability requirements for fats and oils and preferentially source certified sustainable palm oil where palm ingredients are used; document due diligence for ESG-facing customers.
Logistics MediumFrozen dough and par-baked bake-off croissants depend on reliable cold-chain logistics; temperature abuse can reduce bake performance (layer definition, volume) and shorten shelf life, creating waste and customer complaints.Qualify cold-chain partners, use data loggers for high-risk lanes, and align inventory rotation with downstream bake-off demand planning.
Sustainability
Commodity footprint exposure through wheat and dairy/butter inputs, with climate and geopolitical shocks influencing availability and prices
Palm oil/vegetable fat sourcing risk (where used in compound-fat croissants), including deforestation and biodiversity concerns; sustainable sourcing schemes (e.g., RSPO) are commonly referenced in procurement policies
Energy intensity of industrial baking and freezing operations and associated emissions
Packaging waste from single-serve wraps and trays in retail channels
Labor rights and working conditions concerns in upstream palm oil supply chains when palm-derived fats are used
FAQ
How are croissants typically classified in global trade statistics?Croissants are usually reported within broader “bakers’ wares” trade categories under HS heading 1905, and often within HS 190590 (“Other” bakers’ wares). This means published trade data often reflects a basket of bakery products rather than croissants alone.
Which countries are major exporters and importers for croissant-like bakery products in trade data?Using HS 190590 as a proxy category, major exporters in 2023 included Germany, Canada, France, Italy, the United States, Belgium, Poland and the Netherlands. Major importers included the United States and the United Kingdom, followed by large European markets such as Germany and France.
What is the biggest global risk for croissant supply chains?The most critical global risk is volatility and disruption in key commodity inputs—especially wheat/flour and dairy/butter—which can quickly change production costs and affect supply reliability for butter-based products.
Why does palm oil show up as a sustainability theme for croissants?Some industrial croissants use vegetable fats or compound shortenings that can include palm-derived ingredients. When palm oil is used, buyers may require evidence of sustainable sourcing because unsustainable palm production is associated with deforestation and labor-rights concerns.
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