Sub Product
Aged Roquefort Cheese, Organic Roquefort Cheese, Traditional Roquefort Cheese
Raw Materials
Salt, Sheep Milk
HS Code
040640
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Roquefort Cheese market coverage spans 124 countries.
- 74 exporter companies and 57 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 644 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 3; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Roquefort Cheese
Analyze 644 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Roquefort Cheese.
Roquefort Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Roquefort Cheese to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Roquefort Cheese: Spain (-29.5%), Germany (+27.3%), Belgium (+26.4%).
Roquefort Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Roquefort Cheese country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Roquefort Cheese transaction unit prices: Belgium (26.50 USD / kg), Lithuania (19.25 USD / kg), Netherlands (13.33 USD / kg), France (11.16 USD / kg), Italy (10.84 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | -4.3% | 496 | 18.50 USD / kg (31,413.68 kg) | 17.27 USD / kg (47,021.395 kg) | 13.50 USD / kg (158,469.19 kg) | 13.38 USD / kg (95,518.931 kg) | 10.44 USD / kg (153,783.335 kg) | 11.16 USD / kg (77,348.934 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +2.5% | 40 | 8.26 USD / kg (16,911.42 kg) | 7.94 USD / kg (16,163.33 kg) | 7.54 USD / kg (18,942.42 kg) | 7.64 USD / kg (15,110.67 kg) | 8.44 USD / kg (17,239.23 kg) | 8.10 USD / kg (19,970.3 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | -29.5% | 17 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.63 USD / kg (60 kg) | 9.17 USD / kg (362 kg) | 9.17 USD / kg (106 kg) | 9.30 USD / kg (209 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +26.4% | 16 | - (-) | 28.83 USD / kg (14.411 kg) | 25.57 USD / kg (5.562 kg) | 26.92 USD / kg (27.041 kg) | 25.97 USD / kg (24.779 kg) | 26.50 USD / kg (30.605 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +19.7% | 11 | - (-) | 9.67 USD / kg (2,401.32 kg) | - (-) | 11.36 USD / kg (972 kg) | - (-) | 10.84 USD / kg (2,612.1 kg) | ||||||
| Lithuania | +2.8% | 11 | - (-) | 16.03 USD / kg (22.54 kg) | 18.57 USD / kg (151.22 kg) | 20.83 USD / kg (85.45 kg) | 17.67 USD / kg (64.93 kg) | 19.25 USD / kg (164.77 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | - | 11 | 13.29 USD / kg (573.04 kg) | 44.04 USD / kg (20 kg) | 13.45 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 13.35 USD / kg (360.14 kg) | 13.33 USD / kg (202.12 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +27.3% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 10.37 USD / kg (4,979.23 kg) | 10.32 USD / kg (6,300.33 kg) | - (-) | 10.27 USD / kg (6,090.01 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.76 USD / kg (5.59 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.50 USD / kg (5,000.22 kg) | ||||||
| Estonia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.64 USD / kg (2,160 kg) |
Roquefort Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
131 companies
74 exporters and 57 importers are mapped for Roquefort Cheese.
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Roquefort Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
74 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Roquefort Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Roquefort Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 74 total exporter companies in the Roquefort Cheese supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Roquefort Cheese, Milk Powder, Ice Cream +5
(Guatemala)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Roquefort Cheese, Traditional Roquefort Cheese
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: United States, Canada
Supplying Products: Roquefort Cheese, Rich Fruit Cake, Canned Salmon +5
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Roquefort Cheese
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ukraine, United States
Supplying Products: Roquefort Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Traditional Roquefort Cheese
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Air TransportFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Ukraine, Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Roquefort Cheese, Fresh Oyster, Salami +5
Roquefort Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
74 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Roquefort Cheese supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Roquefort Cheese (HS Code 040640) in 2024
For Roquefort Cheese in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 29,390,393 kg | 251,056,122.368 USD |
| 2 | Denmark | 17,374,884 kg | 142,021,533.332 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 8,234,662 kg | 68,781,170.599 USD |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 1,948,300.68 kg | 20,415,814.235 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 1,890,728.63 kg | 19,177,056.97 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 1,440,423.865 kg | 16,979,353.148 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 1,569,686.035 kg | 12,131,664 USD |
| 8 | Armenia | 790,364.6 kg | 9,464,082.8 USD |
| 9 | Slovakia | 1,307,826 kg | 8,258,341.646 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 595,280.51 kg | 7,913,889.925 USD |
Roquefort Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Roquefort Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
57 importer companies are mapped for Roquefort Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Roquefort Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(New Caledonia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(French Polynesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(French Polynesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(French Polynesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(New Caledonia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
57 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Roquefort Cheese.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Roquefort Cheese (HS Code 040640) in 2024
For Roquefort Cheese in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 12,490,072 kg | 110,357,202.984 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 9,076,961.072 kg | 71,975,758.914 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 5,155,930.649 kg | 45,882,531.993 USD |
| 4 | United States | 3,689,863 kg | 37,166,673 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 3,104,633.43 kg | 30,447,467.298 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 3,653,471 kg | 29,422,639 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 2,003,678.92 kg | 24,643,713.469 USD |
| 8 | Ukraine | 2,521,795.412 kg | 20,165,811.59 USD |
| 9 | Switzerland | 1,862,818.212 kg | 18,651,562.115 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 2,054,954.147 kg | 17,314,749.905 USD |
Roquefort Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Roquefort Cheese origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Roquefort Cheese
Roquefort Cheese Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Roquefort Cheese wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Roquefort Cheese wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (20.61 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 20.58 USD / kg | 20.76 USD / kg | 20.83 USD / kg | 20.61 USD / kg | - | - |
Roquefort Cheese Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Roquefort Cheese wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 20.81 USD / kg | 20.47 USD / kg | 21.48 USD / kg | +126.3% |
Latest Roquefort Cheese Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025-04-01 | сир * ******* *** * ****** ****** ***** * ******* **** | 3.47 USD / kg | |
| 2025-01-01 | Рок*** *** *** * *** ***** * ******* **** | 1.72 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormAged mould-ripened blue cheese (PDO/AOP)
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Roquefort is a PDO/AOP mould-ripened blue cheese made exclusively from raw, whole milk of Lacaune sheep, with milk production and cheesemaking limited to a defined area in southern France and ageing/maturation required in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. As a result, global supply is structurally origin-concentrated, with France effectively the sole producing and exporting country for authentic PDO Roquefort. International trade tends to be premium and niche, with value anchored in geographical indication protection, strict product specification, and a distinctive sensory profile driven by Penicillium roqueforti and cave affinage. Trade dynamics are shaped by refrigerated distribution needs, food-safety controls typical for mould-ripened cheeses, and enforcement against mislabeling/imitations in destination markets.
Major Producing Countries
- FrancePDO/AOP Roquefort production is geographically restricted; ageing/maturation occurs in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon.
Major Exporting Countries
- FranceSole origin for PDO/AOP Roquefort due to protected designation rules.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Blue-green veining throughout the paste driven by Penicillium roqueforti
- Mould-ripened blue cheese made from raw, whole sheep milk (Lacaune breed under the PDO rules)
Compositional Metrics
- PDO/AOP requires a minimum ageing/maturation period of at least 90 days from the day of manufacture
- In some import markets, a standard of identity exists for Roquefort cheese (sheep’s milk blue-mold cheese characterized by Penicillium roquefortii)
Grades
- Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) / Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP): “Roquefort”
Packaging
- Protective retail packs (e.g., wrapped wedges/portions) designed to manage moisture loss and odor transfer in refrigerated distribution
- Foodservice-oriented formats (larger portions/blocks) for culinary use
ProcessingMould-ripened blue cheese process: inoculation with Penicillium roqueforti, piercing to aerate the paste, and cave ageing/affinage in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon under the PDO rules
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Lacaune sheep milk production in defined French collection zone -> milk collection -> cheesemaking (coagulation, curd handling, moulding, draining) -> dry salting -> piercing (aeration) -> cave affinage and maturation -> cutting/packing in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon -> refrigerated distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Geographical indication (PDO/AOP) authenticity and provenance signaling
- Distinctive strong blue-cheese flavor profile used on cheese boards and as a culinary ingredient (sauces, dressings, fillings)
Temperature
- Refrigerated distribution and storage are standard to preserve quality and manage food-safety risk for mould-ripened cheese
- Moisture management is important to limit drying and quality defects during storage and retail handling
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is influenced by portioning/packaging, cold-chain discipline, and continued ripening; quality can deteriorate via drying, off-odors, or texture changes if mishandled
Risks
Supply Concentration HighPDO/AOP rules restrict Roquefort to a defined French milk-collection zone and require ageing/maturation and packaging operations in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon; this structural geographic constraint means that animal health events, climate shocks, or operational disruptions in the region can quickly tighten global availability with limited substitution for buyers requiring authentic PDO Roquefort.Maintain relationships with multiple approved PDO Roquefort suppliers, plan forward inventory for peak demand periods, and pre-qualify alternative blue cheeses for menu/assortment continuity when PDO-specific supply tightens.
Food Safety MediumMould-ripened cheeses (including raw-milk PDO cheeses) face ongoing microbiological risk management requirements; adverse findings or incidents can trigger recalls, heightened border scrutiny, and reputational damage in premium export markets.Use supplier HACCP-based controls, routine microbiological testing and environmental monitoring, robust traceability/lot control, and strict cold-chain compliance from packing through retail/foodservice.
Intellectual Property MediumHigh-value GI cheeses are vulnerable to imitation and mislabeling; enforcement of the “Roquefort” name depends on PDO protection frameworks and active brand/collective-mark defense in destination markets.Buy only from certified PDO operators, verify destination-market GI and labeling requirements, and implement documentation checks (specification compliance, origin proofs) for distributors and retailers.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDestination markets may apply product standards of identity and labeling rules for Roquefort/blue-mold sheep cheese; non-alignment can result in relabeling, detention, or market-access friction even when the product meets EU PDO rules.Pre-clear labeling and composition/ageing claims against destination regulations (e.g., US standard of identity where applicable) and ensure importer documentation is consistent with the PDO specification.
Sustainability
- Ruminant livestock footprint considerations (enteric methane, manure management) linked to sheep-milk dairy systems
- Climate variability affecting forage availability and milk production stability in the defined Roquefort milk-collection area
Labor & Social
- Animal welfare expectations for dairy sheep production systems
- Rural workforce availability for livestock operations and dairy processing
FAQ
Why is Roquefort supply so concentrated globally?Authentic Roquefort is a PDO/AOP product with legally defined production rules: milk collection and cheesemaking occur in a specified area in southern France, and the cheese must be aged and matured in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. Those geographic constraints mean France is effectively the only producing and exporting origin for PDO Roquefort.
What creates the blue-green veins in Roquefort?Roquefort’s veining comes from Penicillium roqueforti introduced during cheesemaking and encouraged through aeration (piercing), which allows the mold to develop through the cheese during ageing.
How long is Roquefort aged under the PDO rules?Under the PDO/AOP specification, Roquefort is aged and matured for at least 90 days from the day it is made, with affinage and maturation linked to Roquefort-sur-Soulzon.
Sources
Roquefort Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Spain, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, United States, Austria, Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Switzerland, Australia, Turkiye, Argentina, Panama, Slovakia, Armenia, Sweden, Czechia, Ukraine, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Brazil, Romania, Egypt, Uruguay, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Bulgaria, India, Ecuador, Croatia, Portugal, Vietnam, Finland, Saudi Arabia, Chile, New Zealand, Hungary, South Africa, Slovenia, South Korea, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Israel, Philippines, Serbia, Macedonia, United Arab Emirates, Fiji, Moldova, Andorra, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Gabon, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Indonesia, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Thailand, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Salt, Sheep Milk
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