Dried Teff Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Raw Materials
Teff
HS Code
100890
Last Updated
2026-08-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Teff market coverage spans 129 countries.
- 75 exporter companies and 67 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 124 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Teff
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Dried Teff Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Dried Teff: Kenya (+268.5%), South Africa (-3.9%), Ethiopia (+0.6%).
Dried Teff Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Dried Teff transaction unit prices: Ethiopia (2.38 USD / kg), South Africa (0.09 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | -3.9% | 87 | 0.08 USD / kg (140,920 kg) | 0.08 USD / kg (136,090 kg) | 0.08 USD / kg (112,970 kg) | 0.08 USD / kg (65,000 kg) | 0.08 USD / kg (74,800 kg) | 0.09 USD / kg (21,000 kg) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | +0.6% | 35 | - (-) | 1.87 USD / kg (156,750 kg) | 1.86 USD / kg (352,090 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (48,075 kg) | 1.87 USD / kg (276,500 kg) | 2.38 USD / kg (465,120 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | - | 1 | - (-) | 0.65 USD / kg (24,350 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kenya | +268.5% | 1 | 0.74 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Dried Teff Global Supply Chain Coverage
142 companies
75 exporters and 67 importers are mapped for Dried Teff.
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Dried Teff Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Dried Teff Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Israel, Netherlands, Belgium
Supplying Products: Dried Teff, Teff
(Kenya)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesLand TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthersTrade
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Canada, Germany, Saudi Arabia, United States, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Dried Teff, Teff
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Dried Teff, Teff Flour
Dried Teff Global Exporter Coverage
75 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Teff (HS Code 100890) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 7,006,544 kg | 26,216,295 USD |
| 2 | Romania | 50,576,354 kg | 14,614,663.43 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 17,190,681.59 kg | 11,793,118.385 USD |
| 4 | Sweden | 29,611,399.95 kg | 9,065,697.06 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 8,506,748 kg | 8,090,251.666 USD |
| 6 | India | 8,609,681 kg | 7,586,424.994 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 5,087,232 kg | 6,534,177.583 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 6,061,874 kg | 5,009,706.97 USD |
| 9 | South Africa | 2,869,476.875 kg | 4,742,228.235 USD |
| 10 | Hungary | 3,464,325.26 kg | 4,246,476 USD |
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Dried Teff Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
67 importer companies are mapped for Dried Teff demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Teff Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
67 companies
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Teff (HS Code 100890) in 2024
For Dried Teff in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 120,706,008 kg | 63,526,525.191 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 38,233,084.438 kg | 10,997,560.373 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 12,932,186.28 kg | 9,633,924.992 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 14,683,978 kg | 9,392,422.467 USD |
| 5 | United States | 4,047,775 kg | 8,939,377 USD |
| 6 | Greece | 26,021,139 kg | 7,453,420.134 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 5,317,322 kg | 5,755,812.455 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 1,703,121.954 kg | 4,360,826.185 USD |
| 9 | Romania | 6,260,518.8 kg | 3,298,366.59 USD |
| 10 | Latvia | 910,254 kg | 3,057,801.649 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCereal grain (niche / 'other cereals')
Scientific NameEragrostis tef
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Warm-season annual cereal grass; frost/freezing sensitive
- Adapted to a wide range of environments; drought resistant but also tolerant of waterlogging (with agronomic limitations such as weak stalks and weed-sensitive seedlings)
- Typically grown in Ethiopia’s main rainy season systems; ecology and yields are influenced by rainfall and temperature at pollination
Main VarietiesWhite/ivory teff, Mixed teff, Red-brown/brown teff
Consumption Forms
- Milled into teff flour for injera and gluten-free baking
- Cooked as whole grain (porridge and other grain dishes)
- Used as animal feed/forage in some production systems
Grading Factors
- Seed color class (white/mixed/red-brown)
- Moisture content (export buyer references often use 13% max)
- Purity/impurities and cleanliness (foreign matter/filth control)
- Grain size and, for flour, particle size (sieving)
- Falling number (where used for flour/baking performance specifications)
Planting to HarvestApproximately 2–5 months from sowing to maturity depending on cultivar and environment; in Ethiopia, harvesting typically starts in November and continues into early January.
Market
Dried teff (Eragrostis tef) is a niche but increasingly internationalized cereal grain whose global production is highly concentrated in Ethiopia, where it is a staple crop, with Eritrea a secondary origin and emerging supply from South Africa, the United States, and limited European cultivation. International trade visibility is constrained because teff is commonly captured under HS 100890 (“other cereals”), and Ethiopia has historically managed domestic availability via export restrictions, shaping global supply reliability and pricing. In Europe, teff is positioned mainly as a gluten-free and health-oriented ingredient, moving through specialized importers and milling/ingredient companies that emphasize traceability, residue control, and contaminant compliance. Competitive supply to Europe is noted from South Africa and the United States, alongside small but growing European production (notably Spain and the Netherlands), while diaspora demand supports trade in teff-based products such as injera.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)small-market expansion in gluten-free and health ingredient channels, with increasing supplier competition
Major Producing Countries
- EthiopiaDominant global producer (CBI reports >95% of global teff production) and primary center of consumption and cultivation.
- EritreaStaple-crop origin area; CBI describes Eritrea as the second-largest producer but mainly for domestic consumption with limited export significance.
- South AfricaIntroduced crop (FAO) and cited by CBI as a key supplier covering much of European import demand alongside the United States.
- United StatesCBI notes steady cultivation (e.g., Idaho/Oregon/Washington) and roles as both buyer and competitor supplier to Europe.
- SpainCBI identifies Spain as the most prominent European producer and an important exporter among EU-grown teff supply.
- NetherlandsCBI identifies the Netherlands as a prominent (but smaller-volume) European producer and an active market participant in teff cultivation/marketing.
- KenyaFAO notes teff cultivation as a cereal crop in Northern Kenya (smaller role relative to Ethiopia).
Major Exporting Countries
- SpainCBI reports Spain’s teff production is largely exported, positioning it as a major exporter among European-origin supply.
- South AfricaCBI describes South Africa as one of the main suppliers of teff to Europe.
- EthiopiaFAO MAFAP documents an export ban beginning January 2006 and limited formal exports during the reference period; CBI notes Ethiopia later enabled controlled exports of milled/processed teff from selected farms.
- United StatesCBI notes the US as a teff buyer and grower with some competitive supply to Europe, though it is not expected to export large volumes.
Supply Calendar
- Ethiopia:Nov, Dec, JanPROTA reports Ethiopian harvesting starts in November and continues until early January; this post-harvest window typically defines peak grain availability for storage, domestic marketing, and potential export movements.
Specification
Major VarietiesWhite teff (incl. very white / 'magna'), Mixed teff ('sergegna'), Red to brown teff (incl. 'key')
Physical Attributes
- Very small grain (caryopsis) typically around 1–1.5 mm in length; high risk of physical losses and need for fine cleaning/sieving
- Seed color range from white/ivory through mixed to red-brown; color is commercially important and linked to price differentiation
Compositional Metrics
- Naturally gluten-free positioning is commercially important, but requires cross-contamination controls to substantiate gluten-free labeling in regulated markets
- Moisture content limits are commonly specified for export (CBI references 13% max for teff/millet quality reference)
- Buyer specifications may include purity/impurities (e.g., ash/foreign matter), grain size or flour particle size, and falling number (CBI reference context)
Grades
- No single dedicated international marketing standard for teff is widely used; trade commonly relies on buyer specifications and uses Codex/FAO millet standards as reference benchmarks (CBI)
- Color-based commercial classification is widely used in origin markets (e.g., very white/white/mixed/brown categories referenced in Ethiopian context)
Packaging
- 25 kg polypropylene or multi-layer paper bags are common for teff grain shipments; paper is often preferred for organic lots (CBI)
- Bulk shipments may be palletized or floor-stowed in containers with protective liners between bags and container walls (CBI)
ProcessingPrimary trade form is dried grain, but it is frequently milled into teff flour for downstream bakery, gluten-free formulations, and injera productionInjera production typically involves fermentation of teff flour batter over 1–3 days (FAO Traditional Crops)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvesting (often manual) -> threshing -> cleaning/sieving -> drying/moisture control -> bagging -> export logistics (often under HS 100890 aggregation) -> destination importers/milling companies quality checks -> milling/blending for gluten-free/health brands -> retail/foodservice and specialty ingredient distribution
Demand Drivers
- Gluten-free and health-oriented ingredient demand in Europe and the United States (CBI; European Commission gluten-free labeling framework)
- Diaspora-driven demand for teff-based foods (notably injera) supporting processed-product trade alongside grain/flour (CBI; FAO Traditional Crops)
Shelf Life
- Teff grain can be stored for many years without being seriously damaged by common storage insect pests, but storage still requires protection from moisture and rodents (FAO Traditional Crops; PROTA)
Risks
Supply Concentration And Export Policy HighGlobal teff supply is heavily concentrated in Ethiopia, and Ethiopian export policy has historically restricted trade availability. FAO’s MAFAP analysis documents that the government officially banned teff exports in January 2006 and that official exports were almost non-existent during much of the reference period, creating a structural risk that policy shifts or renewed restrictions could rapidly tighten internationally available supply.Diversify sourcing across Ethiopia, South Africa, and European-origin supply (where feasible); contract for quality-assured lots with documented traceability and maintain inventory buffers aligned to Ethiopia’s post-harvest window.
Food Safety And Contaminants MediumFor EU market access, teff exporters must manage pesticide residue compliance and prevent contaminants and pathogens (CBI highlights aflatoxins and microorganisms such as Salmonella/E. coli/Listeria) to avoid import stops or heightened border controls.Implement HACCP-aligned controls across cleaning, milling, and packing; validate contaminant monitoring plans and align with EU MRL and contaminant limits for intended end uses (especially baby food).
Quality Consistency And Specifications MediumTeff lacks a single dedicated international marketing standard; European buyers often rely on millet standards as references and on buyer-specific specifications (CBI). Variation in grain color categories, purity/impurities, moisture, and particle size can create rejection risk, especially given teff’s very small grain size and cleaning sensitivity.Standardize lot documentation (color class, moisture, impurity limits) and use calibrated sieving/cleaning and validated moisture-control steps prior to shipment.
Agronomic Constraints MediumOrigin production can be constrained by lodging/weak stalks and weed pressure (FAO Traditional Crops notes susceptibility to weak stalks and weed-sensitive seedlings; literature also notes labor-intensive handling and harvest losses), which can affect yield stability and quality.Support improved agronomy (e.g., weed management, lodging-reduction practices) and source from growers/aggregators with demonstrated post-harvest handling and cleaning capability.
Intellectual Property And Benefit Sharing LowTeff’s international commercialization has included disputes over teff processing patents and ABS arrangements, including controversy around Dutch patents later ruled invalid in the Netherlands and broader ABS implementation challenges described in research and legal reporting. These issues can affect reputation and stakeholder expectations around equitable origin benefits.Adopt transparent origin sourcing policies, document benefit-sharing and fair contracting where applicable, and monitor legal/regulatory developments on genetic resource access and IP claims.
Sustainability
- Supply-chain carbon and traceability considerations influence buyer preference for local European-origin teff where available (CBI notes local supply is often preferred for sustainability/logistics/traceability reasons)
- Residue-free production and compliance with EU pesticide MRLs are emphasized for market access, especially in Northern Europe (CBI)
- Contaminant and microbiological compliance (e.g., aflatoxins; Salmonella/E. coli/Listeria controls) is a key trade expectation, with stricter requirements for baby food applications (CBI)
Labor & Social
- Export scaling pressures on smallholders (traceability, documentation, and compliance capacity) can constrain reliable supply growth from Ethiopia (CBI)
- Access-and-benefit sharing (ABS) and intellectual property disputes over teff processing/patents have been publicly controversial and are relevant to ethical sourcing narratives and origin benefit-sharing expectations (FNI; Kluwer Patent Blog)
FAQ
Which country produces most of the world’s teff?Ethiopia is the dominant global producer of teff. A CBI market study on teff’s European market entry reports Ethiopia grows more than 95% of global teff production, with Eritrea described as the next-largest producer but mainly for domestic use.
What are the main quality and safety requirements when exporting teff to Europe?European buyers prioritize food safety and traceability, including control of pesticide residues and compliance with contaminant and microbiological limits. The CBI guidance for teff notes attention to contaminants (such as aflatoxins) and pathogens, and it references typical quality parameters such as moisture limits (13% max) and purity/impurity controls; it also highlights that gluten-free labeling in the EU requires strict cross-contamination prevention under EU gluten-free labeling rules.
What are the common teff types used in trade?Teff is commonly differentiated by seed color. FAO’s Traditional Crops profile describes white, mixed, and red teff (with white typically commanding a higher price), and origin-market classifications also include categories such as very white/white/mixed/brown used in Ethiopian market contexts.
Sources
Dried Teff Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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