Sub Product
Raw Materials
HS Code
040690
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Paneer Cheese market coverage spans 139 countries.
- 263 exporter companies and 555 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 4,760 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 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 2026-04-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Paneer Cheese
Analyze 4,760 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Paneer Cheese.
Paneer Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Paneer Cheese to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Paneer Cheese: Turkiye (-41.9%), United Arab Emirates (-19.0%), Australia (+8.9%).
Paneer Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Paneer Cheese country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Paneer Cheese transaction unit prices: Australia (9.31 USD / kg), Mexico (8.55 USD / kg), Canada (5.38 USD / kg), Japan (4.93 USD / kg), India (4.44 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | +8.9% | 11 | - (-) | 9.19 USD / kg (600 kg) | 9.29 USD / kg (480 kg) | - (-) | 9.45 USD / kg (480 kg) | 9.31 USD / kg (232.8 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +7.8% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.07 USD / kg (4,176 kg) | - (-) | 4.95 USD / kg (2,076 kg) | 4.93 USD / kg (2,076 kg) | ||||||
| India | -1.3% | 4,700 | 4.77 USD / kg (546,769.51 kg) | 4.56 USD / kg (470,304.671 kg) | 4.86 USD / kg (638,756.243 kg) | 4.43 USD / kg (681,997.752 kg) | 4.49 USD / kg (677,544.232 kg) | 4.44 USD / kg (523,717.888 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | - | 16 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.38 USD / kg (30,666 kg) | ||||||
| Jordan | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | -19.0% | 5 | 3.82 USD / kg (1,300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +0.5% | 15 | - (-) | 5.60 USD / kg (3,745.96 kg) | 5.83 USD / kg (24 kg) | 6.24 USD / kg (4,356.6 kg) | 7.93 USD / kg (2,167.5 kg) | 8.55 USD / kg (14.4 kg) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -41.9% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.96 USD / kg (6,829.4 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.30 USD / kg (0.4 kg) |
Paneer Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
818 companies
263 exporters and 555 importers are mapped for Paneer Cheese.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Paneer Cheese, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Paneer Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
263 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Paneer Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Paneer Cheese Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
1 premium Paneer Cheese suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
FK EPICURE FOODS LLP
India
Food Manufacturing
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Paneer Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 263 total exporter companies in the Paneer Cheese supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Kenya)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Bhutan
Supplying Products: Paneer Cheese, Skimmed Milk Preparation, UHT Milk +5
(Kenya)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Uganda
Supplying Products: Paneer Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Gouda Cheese +1
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Singapore
Supplying Products: Paneer Cheese, Natural Butter, Ghee Butter +5
Paneer Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
263 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Paneer Cheese supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Paneer Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Paneer Cheese in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 737,774,138.112 kg | 4,211,116,497.527 USD | View → |
| 2 | Italy | 217,024,720 kg | 2,609,661,122.166 USD | View → |
| 3 | Germany | 417,419,804 kg | 2,222,965,223.524 USD | View → |
| 4 | Ireland | 247,445,587.313 kg | 1,223,545,693.976 USD | View → |
| 5 | Greece | 122,656,101 kg | 1,038,059,425.26 USD | View → |
| 6 | United States | 207,838,543 kg | 1,011,187,018 USD | View → |
| 7 | Denmark | 153,793,228.112 kg | 835,721,785.979 USD | View → |
| 8 | New Zealand | 190,258,902 kg | 835,285,954.083 USD | View → |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 125,057,873.196 kg | 776,890,017.793 USD | View → |
| 10 | Switzerland | 58,265,847.154 kg | 723,115,600.317 USD | View → |
Paneer Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Paneer Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
555 importer companies are mapped for Paneer Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Paneer Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 555 total importer companies tracked for Paneer Cheese. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mauritius)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-23
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
555 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Paneer Cheese.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Paneer Cheese buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Paneer Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Paneer Cheese in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 658,577,513.513 kg | 4,538,749,778.826 USD | View → |
| 2 | United States | 178,906,040 kg | 1,739,637,367 USD | View → |
| 3 | Italy | 297,408,611.598 kg | 1,599,338,980.795 USD | View → |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 193,337,480.082 kg | 1,354,394,600.133 USD | View → |
| 5 | Belgium | 211,969,819.717 kg | 1,243,683,094.066 USD | View → |
| 6 | Netherlands | 229,704,270.691 kg | 1,117,060,884.598 USD | View → |
| 7 | Japan | 169,667,027 kg | 807,930,850.88 USD | View → |
| 8 | Mexico | 128,840,000.239 kg | 655,432,899 USD | View → |
| 9 | Greece | 120,254,871 kg | 616,495,637.156 USD | View → |
| 10 | Sweden | 106,892,643.532 kg | 580,636,401.796 USD | View → |
Paneer Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Paneer Cheese origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionProcessed Dairy Product
Market
Paneer is an unripened, fresh cheese made by coagulating milk proteins with food-grade acids and pressing the curd into a firm block, and it is traded primarily as a chilled or frozen, ready-to-cook dairy product. Production and consumption are most strongly concentrated in South Asia—especially India—while demand in other regions is largely linked to South Asian diaspora retail and foodservice channels. In customs statistics, paneer is typically not separated as its own product and is instead captured within broader “fresh (unripened) cheese/curd” classifications, which limits paneer-specific global trade visibility. Global market dynamics are therefore driven by milk availability and pricing, cold-chain reliability, and compliance with food safety controls for high-moisture fresh cheeses.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLargest milk-producing country and a core paneer consumption/production market; paneer composition standards are defined in national food regulations.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white, firm pressed curd typically sold as blocks or cubes
- Mild dairy flavor and relatively neutral aroma compared with ripened cheeses
- Holds its shape during cooking relative to many melting cheeses, supporting cubed applications in hot dishes
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture maximum (paneer): 60.0% (m/m) under Indian compositional standards; low-fat paneer may allow higher moisture
- Milk fat on dry matter basis (paneer): minimum 50.0% for full-fat paneer; medium-fat and low-fat categories are defined by fat-on-dry-matter thresholds in Indian standards
Grades
- Full-fat paneer, medium-fat paneer, and low-fat paneer are commonly used labeling/quality segmentation terms where defined by regulation
Packaging
- Sealed retail packs (often vacuum-sealed or in moisture-retaining packs) for chilled distribution
- Frozen retail or bulk packs for extended storage and longer-distance distribution
ProcessingUnripened (fresh) cheese produced by heat/acid coagulation and whey drainage, then pressing and chillingHigh-moisture product requiring refrigeration (or freezing) to manage spoilage and pathogen growth risks
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk sourcing and intake testing -> standardization -> pasteurization/heat treatment -> acid coagulation -> curd cutting and whey drainage -> pressing/molding -> chilling -> cutting -> packaging -> refrigerated distribution (or freezing for extended storage)
Demand Drivers
- Home cooking and foodservice use in South Asian cuisines (curries, grilling/pan-frying applications)
- Diaspora-driven retail demand through ethnic grocery channels and modern retail in major immigrant markets
- Preference for a mild, versatile, ready-to-cook protein ingredient that fits vegetarian meal patterns in key consumer segments
Temperature
- Cold-chain continuity is critical for fresh, high-moisture cheeses; refrigeration is required through distribution and storage to reduce spoilage and food safety risk
Shelf Life
- Short refrigerated shelf life relative to ripened cheeses; freezing is commonly used to extend storage and enable longer-distance distribution
Risks
Food Safety HighAs a high-moisture, unripened fresh cheese typically consumed without an aging step, paneer is vulnerable to post-process contamination and pathogen growth if controls and refrigeration fail; outbreaks and recalls in analogous fresh cheeses have been linked to Listeria monocytogenes and other pathogens.Use pasteurized milk, validated sanitation and environmental monitoring, hygienic design, and strict cold-chain controls aligned to Codex hygiene guidance; apply HACCP-based preventive controls and routine microbiological verification.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumInternational and domestic distribution depends on reliable refrigerated (or frozen) storage and transport; temperature abuse can rapidly shorten usability and increase food safety risk for fresh cheeses.Implement temperature logging, defined time/temperature limits, and contingency plans for carrier delays; consider frozen distribution for longer lanes.
Input Cost Volatility MediumPaneer production economics are tightly linked to raw milk availability and pricing, which can shift with feed costs, weather shocks affecting fodder, and broader dairy market cycles.Use diversified milk sourcing, forward contracts where feasible, and flexible product mix (fresh vs frozen; fat-level variants) to manage margins.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRequirements for composition, additives, hygiene, labeling, and microbiological criteria vary by market; non-compliance can result in border rejections and brand damage, especially for high-risk ready-to-eat dairy items.Maintain market-specific specifications and labels, validate additive use against Codex and destination rules, and keep auditable traceability and test records.
Sustainability
- Dairy-sector greenhouse gas emissions (notably methane) and evolving carbon-footprint expectations in food supply chains
- Water and feed-resource intensity of milk production and associated land-use concerns in upstream feed systems
- Packaging waste (plastic films/trays) for chilled and frozen retail formats
Labor & Social
- Smallholder dairy livelihoods and price transmission risks in milk supply chains
- Worker hygiene training and facility sanitation practices as core determinants of fresh-cheese food safety outcomes
FAQ
Is paneer considered a “fresh (unripened) cheese” in international standards?Yes. Paneer aligns with the Codex category of unripened cheese (fresh cheese) because it is intended for consumption shortly after manufacture and is not ripened or aged.
Why is paneer treated as a higher food-safety-risk cheese compared with many aged cheeses?Paneer is a high-moisture, unripened fresh cheese that does not undergo a long aging step; if contamination occurs after processing and refrigeration is inadequate, pathogens such as Listeria can persist or grow, which is why hygiene and cold-chain controls are emphasized.
Why does paneer tend to hold its shape during cooking?Paneer is produced by heat-and-acid coagulation and pressing into a firm curd, which makes it well-suited to being cut into cubes and cooked in hot dishes while generally retaining structure compared with many melting cheeses.
Sources
Paneer Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Paneer Cheese market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Germany
France
United States
Netherlands
Italy
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Denmark
Spain
China
Poland
All country market pages: Germany, France, United States, Netherlands, Italy, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Denmark, Spain, China, Poland, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Australia, Japan, Turkiye, Oman, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Bahrain, South Korea, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Greece, Kazakhstan, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Bhutan, Switzerland, Egypt, Mauritius, Czechia, Sweden, Hungary, Luxembourg, El Salvador, Slovakia, Cyprus, Kenya, Uruguay, Maldives, Lithuania, Romania, India, Bulgaria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Singapore, South Africa, Latvia, Portugal, Estonia, Vietnam, Finland, Croatia, Taiwan, Morocco, Qatar, Honduras, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Chile, Jordan, Slovenia, Norway, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Iran, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Paraguay, Serbia, Russia, Seychelles, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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