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Last Updated
2026-04-12
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Quail Meat market coverage spans 11 countries.
- 22 exporter companies and 20 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 28 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-12.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Quail Meat
Analyze 28 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Quail Meat.
Quail Meat Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Quail Meat to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Quail Meat: Vietnam (+120.7%), Italy (+11.0%), United States (-7.1%).
Quail Meat Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Quail Meat country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Quail Meat transaction unit prices: Spain (6.91 USD / kg), Belgium (3.38 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | - | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.91 USD / kg (22,580 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +11.0% | 7 | - (-) | 1.18 USD / kg (40 kg) | 1.21 USD / kg (40 kg) | - (-) | 1.22 USD / kg (20 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Belgium | - | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.03 USD / kg (-) | 3.38 USD / kg (81,800 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +120.7% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.50 USD / kg (140 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -7.1% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.46 USD / kg (577 kg) | - (-) |
Quail Meat Global Supply Chain Coverage
42 companies
22 exporters and 20 importers are mapped for Quail Meat.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Quail Meat, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Quail Meat Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
22 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Quail Meat. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Quail Meat Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 22 total exporter companies in the Quail Meat supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Quail Meat, Fresh Whole Quail
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Quail Meat, Goat Milk Cheese, Fresh Goat Milk Cheese +1
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Quail Meat, Wheat Flour, Refined Wheat Flour
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: China
Supplying Products: Quail Meat, Black Pepper
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Quail Meat, Frozen Whole Quail
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, India, Russia
Supplying Products: Quail Meat, Frozen Chicken Cuts, Quail Egg +2
Quail Meat Global Exporter Coverage
22 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Quail Meat supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Quail Meat opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Quail Meat Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
20 importer companies are mapped for Quail Meat demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Quail Meat Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 20 total importer companies tracked for Quail Meat. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
20 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Quail Meat.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Quail Meat buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Quail Meat
Quail Meat Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Quail Meat wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Quail Meat wholesale unit prices: France (2.44 USD / kg).
Quail Meat Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Quail Meat wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Quail Meat Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Quail Meat wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-04-01 | CAI*** **** * ***** * ** *** * ****** *** ****** * ******* ****** | 2.42 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Пер****** ***** * ******* **** | 6.73 USD / kg | |
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| 2021-08-01 | Пер******* ****** *** * ******* **** | 1.67 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormChilled or Frozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPoultry / game bird meat
Scientific NameCoturnix japonica (Japanese quail); Coturnix coturnix (common quail)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Intensive indoor or semi-intensive systems with controlled temperature, ventilation, and biosecurity
- High-quality feed supply and water hygiene to support flock health and meat yield
- Veterinary oversight and disease surveillance due to sensitivity of poultry trade to transboundary diseases
Main VarietiesJapanese quail (domesticated production), Common quail (wild and game-farm contexts)
Consumption Forms
- Whole, eviscerated birds (fresh/chilled or frozen)
- Portioned cuts for foodservice
- Further-prepared items (e.g., marinated or seasoned) in some markets
Grading Factors
- Presentation (whole eviscerated vs cuts)
- Chilled vs frozen state and evidence of temperature abuse
- Carcass integrity (skin tears, bruising, broken bones)
- Weight/size consistency as specified by buyer
- Microbiological and residue compliance per destination market
Market
Quail meat is a niche poultry/game-bird protein traded internationally mainly as whole, eviscerated carcasses and selected cuts in chilled or frozen form, serving premium retail and foodservice demand. Peer-reviewed literature indicates quail production for eggs and meat is concentrated in Asia and, within the EU, mainly in France, Italy, and Spain, with China a major hub for quail products. Cross-border trade is highly sensitive to veterinary certification and sanitary controls, and can be rapidly disrupted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) events and resulting movement controls or import measures. Product-level trade analysis often requires careful HS mapping because quail meat may be reported under broader “other meat” headings depending on national tariff splits and reporting practice.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaMajor hub for quail products in Asia; literature identifies China as a dominant producer for quail products, with quail meat a small share of overall poultry meat.
- FranceEU production of quail products (eggs and meat) is reported in literature as concentrated in France among a small set of EU producers.
- ItalyEU production of quail products (eggs and meat) is reported in literature as concentrated in Italy among a small set of EU producers.
- SpainEU production of quail products (eggs and meat) is reported in literature as concentrated in Spain among a small set of EU producers; Spanish quail farm sectors market birds almost year-round.
Supply Calendar
- Spain:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecSpanish quail farm sector literature reports year-round marketing; farmed quail supply is less seasonally constrained than wild harvest.
Specification
Major VarietiesJapanese quail (Coturnix japonica), Common quail (Coturnix coturnix)
Physical Attributes
- Small carcass size; commonly sold as whole, eviscerated birds for roasting or grilling
- Relatively high proportion of breast muscle and low adipose tissue reported for quail carcasses in published research
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly emphasize microbiological criteria and hygienic slaughter controls consistent with competent-authority requirements for meat
Grades
- Market specifications typically distinguish chilled vs frozen presentation, whole vs cut format, and defect tolerance (skin tears, bruising, broken bones), aligned to buyer contracts and importing-country inspection requirements
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed or tray-packed whole birds for chilled distribution
- Bulk cartons or consumer packs for frozen distribution; labeling and traceability requirements vary by destination market
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Breeding/hatchery -> grow-out -> slaughter and evisceration -> rapid chilling or freezing -> packaging and labeling -> veterinary certification -> refrigerated transport -> importer cold storage -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Premium and gourmet positioning in foodservice and specialty retail
- Culinary versatility for whole-bird preparation and portion-controlled servings
- Ethnic and regional cuisines where quail is a traditional menu item
Temperature
- Cold-chain continuity is critical because quail meat is traded primarily as chilled or frozen product with short quality windows if temperature abuse occurs
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum or modified-atmosphere packaging is used in some chilled channels to support distribution, subject to importing-market requirements
Shelf Life
- Chilled quail has a short commercial shelf life and typically requires rapid distribution; frozen formats extend commercial storage duration, subject to cold-chain integrity and packaging performance
Risks
Animal Disease HighHighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a systemic disruptor for poultry supply chains, including quail, because outbreaks can trigger rapid depopulation, movement controls, and importing-country restrictions that interrupt trade and tighten supply in affected regions.Maintain multi-origin sourcing plans, monitor WOAH/FAO outbreak intelligence, and align procurement with importing-country veterinary certification requirements and compartmentalization/regionalization policies where available.
Sanitary and Veterinary Controls MediumQuail meat trade depends on veterinary certification, plant approval, and importing-country SPS measures; non-compliance or documentation issues can result in border holds, rejections, or suspension of eligible establishments.Use competent-authority approved establishments, validate documentation workflows, and pre-align residue and microbiological programs to destination requirements.
Food Safety MediumAs a poultry product, quail meat carries food safety risks from pathogens controlled through hygienic slaughter, processing controls, and cold-chain management; failures can lead to recalls or import actions.Implement HACCP-based controls and follow Codex-aligned hygienic practice expectations for meat operations; verify with routine microbiological monitoring.
Cold Chain and Quality Loss MediumSmall carcass size and premium positioning make quail meat sensitive to dehydration, freezer burn, and temperature abuse, which can quickly reduce saleable quality and increase claims.Specify packaging performance, enforce cold-chain KPIs across logistics, and use destination-side cold storage and inventory rotation to protect quality.
Trade Classification Ambiguity LowQuail meat may be captured under broader HS headings in some reporting systems, complicating market intelligence, benchmarking, and compliance checks when buyers or authorities expect product-specific classifications.Confirm tariff classification with brokers/authorities per destination market and use ITC/UN trade tools at the most granular code level available for the corridor.
Sustainability
- Antimicrobial stewardship and resistance-risk scrutiny in intensive poultry supply chains, including quail
- Manure and nutrient management impacts in intensive production clusters
- Feed input footprint (grain/soy) and exposure to upstream sustainability expectations from buyers
Labor & Social
- Worker safety risks in slaughter and processing operations (cuts, repetitive motion, cold environments)
- Animal welfare expectations (housing density, cage vs floor systems) increasingly influence buyer requirements for specialty poultry
FAQ
What is the biggest global trade risk for quail meat?Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is the most critical risk because outbreaks can lead to flock losses, movement controls, and rapid changes to import conditions for poultry products, disrupting supply and trade flows.
Which regions are most associated with quail meat production?Published research indicates quail production for eggs and meat is concentrated in Asia, and within the EU it is mainly concentrated in France, Italy, and Spain, with China identified as a major hub for quail products.
What global standards are commonly referenced for hygiene controls in quail meat processing?Codex Alimentarius guidance for meat hygiene is widely referenced as an international benchmark for hygienic practices across meat species, and importing-country competent authorities typically translate these principles into specific plant approval, HACCP, and inspection requirements.
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