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Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Soy Sauce
Analyze 17,506 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Soy Sauce.
Soy Sauce Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Soy Sauce to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Soy Sauce: United States (+178.0%), Vietnam (+40.6%), Sri Lanka (+38.0%).
Soy Sauce Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Soy Sauce country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Soy Sauce transaction unit prices: Slovakia (8.31 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (3.63 USD / kg), South Africa (3.59 USD / kg), Ecuador (3.56 USD / kg), Singapore (2.98 USD / kg), 15 more countries.
3,326 exporters and 3,920 importers are mapped for Soy Sauce.
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3,326 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Soy Sauce. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Soy Sauce Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 3,326 total exporter companies in the Soy Sauce supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Soy Sauce Global Exporter Coverage
3,326 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Soy Sauce supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Soy Sauce (HS Code 210310) in 2024
For Soy Sauce in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
Soy Sauce Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Soy Sauce Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
3,920 importer companies are mapped for Soy Sauce demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Soy Sauce Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 3,920 total importer companies tracked for Soy Sauce. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Belgium)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bhutan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food WholesalersGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
3,920 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Soy Sauce.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Soy Sauce (HS Code 210310) in 2024
For Soy Sauce in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
Soy sauce is a globally traded liquid condiment classified under HS 2103.10, with exports concentrated among a small set of origins and trading hubs. UN Comtrade data (via World Bank WITS) indicates China, the Netherlands, and Japan as leading exporters in 2024, while the United States and major Western European markets are leading importers. Supply is manufacturing-driven (year-round) rather than seasonal, and product differentiation (brewed/fermented vs hydrolyzed or blended styles) influences labeling, quality specifications, and regulatory scrutiny. Food-safety compliance—especially for process contaminants such as 3-MCPD—and additive/label conformity are recurring determinants of market access.
Major Producing Countries
ChinaLeading global exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS), indicating large-scale manufacturing capacity.
JapanMajor exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS) and origin of widely referenced national quality standards (JAS).
South KoreaExporting origin for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS); strong domestic consumption and established fermented-soy traditions.
ThailandMajor exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS), supporting significant regional production scale.
IndonesiaExporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS); also associated with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) for domestic and export markets.
United StatesTop-5 exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS), reflecting meaningful domestic manufacturing and re-export activity.
Major Exporting Countries
ChinaTop exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
NetherlandsTop exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS); often functions as a European logistics, distribution, and re-export hub.
JapanTop exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS), associated with brewed soy sauce styles (e.g., shoyu).
United StatesTop exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
SingaporeTop exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS); regional trading and processing hub.
ThailandTop exporter for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
Major Importing Countries
United StatesTop importer for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
FranceTop importing market for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
United KingdomTop importing market for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
GermanyTop importing market for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
CanadaSignificant importing market for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
AustraliaSignificant importing market for HS 210310 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
Specification
Major VarietiesLight soy sauce (Chinese-style), Dark soy sauce (Chinese-style), Shoyu / koikuchi (Japanese-style), Usukuchi (Japanese light-color style), Tamari (typically wheat-reduced or wheat-free style), Korean ganjang, Sweet soy sauce / kecap manis (sugar-sweetened style)
Physical Attributes
Color ranges from light amber to dark brown/black depending on style and use of caramel color or aging
Liquid, typically clear to slightly turbid; filtration level varies by producer and style
Aroma and umami intensity depend on fermentation-derived amino acids and blending practices
Compositional Metrics
Salt content (sodium) is a core buyer specification dimension and a key regulatory nutrition concern in many markets
Total nitrogen and/or amino nitrogen are used in some national grading systems as indicators of protein breakdown/umami (e.g., Japan’s JAS framework)
Soluble solids/extract and pH are commonly monitored for consistency across batches
Grades
Japan: Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) include quality grading approaches that reference nitrogen-related parameters (national standard framework administered by MAFF)
Packaging
Retail: glass bottles and PET bottles with tamper-evident closures; single-serve sachets for foodservice/quick-service applications
Bulk: bag-in-box, food-grade drums, and IBC totes for industrial kitchens and further processing
ProcessingBrewed/fermented soy sauce uses koji-based fermentation and produces characteristic aroma and umami; typically followed by pressing/filtration and heat treatmentNon-brewed or blended products may incorporate hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) and require specific contaminant controls (notably 3-MCPD) for market accessWheat-containing formulations require allergen/gluten labeling in many jurisdictions; tamari-style products are often positioned for wheat-reduced or wheat-free demand
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Soybeans and (often) wheat sourcing -> cleaning/roasting/steaming -> koji inoculation and cultivation -> brine (moromi) fermentation/aging -> pressing/separation -> filtration/clarification -> heat treatment (pasteurization) -> blending/standardization -> packaging -> export distribution
Demand Drivers
Globalization of East Asian cuisines and sustained foodservice use (marinades, dipping sauces, stir-fry seasoning)
Retail demand for naturally brewed/fermented positioning and premium origin styles (e.g., Japanese shoyu, tamari)
Growth of convenient at-home cooking and ready-to-eat foods using soy sauce as a standardized flavor base
Product reformulation and line extensions (reduced-sodium, gluten-free, halal-certified variants) expanding addressable demand segments
Temperature
Ambient, shelf-stable logistics are typical for unopened product; protect from high heat and direct light to reduce flavor and color degradation
Refrigeration after opening is commonly recommended to slow quality changes, especially for brewed products with more volatile aroma compounds
Shelf Life
Shelf life is typically long for unopened soy sauce due to salinity and heat treatment, but it varies by formulation (brewed vs blended), packaging, and storage conditions
Post-opening quality is sensitive to oxygen exposure and temperature; flavor can flatten and color can darken over time, driving consumer guidance to minimize heat/light exposure
Risks
Food Safety HighNon-compliance with process-contaminant limits—especially 3-MCPD associated with acid-hydrolyzed vegetable protein and some non-brewed/blended soy sauce pathways—can trigger border rejections, recalls, and rapid loss of market access in regulated import markets. The EU sets a maximum level for 3-MCPD in soy sauce under Regulation (EU) 2023/915, making routine verification and process control a trade-critical requirement for relevant product types.Segment products by process route (brewed vs non-brewed/blended), implement supplier approval for HVP inputs, and test finished product lots for 3-MCPD against destination-market limits (with traceable certificates of analysis).
Regulatory Compliance MediumThere is no adopted Codex commodity standard for soy sauce (Codex work on a soy sauce standard was discontinued), so definitions, labeling terms (e.g., brewed/naturally brewed), and additive permissions vary across national regulations. This increases the risk of mislabeling, compositional non-conformance, and classification disputes (e.g., HS 2103.10 soy sauce vs HS 2103.90 mixed condiments).Maintain destination-specific label/spec compliance matrices (ingredients, allergens, additives, nutrition/sodium), and validate customs classification for flavored blends or sweetened variants before shipment.
Raw Material Price Volatility MediumInput exposure to global soybean, wheat, and energy markets can drive cost volatility for manufacturers, with impacts on formulation (e.g., salt/sugar balance, use of blends) and pricing competitiveness in export channels.Use multi-origin procurement for soy/wheat inputs where feasible, qualify substitute specifications within buyer-approved ranges, and apply hedging/forward contracts for major commodities and freight.
Sustainability MediumDeforestation-linked soy supply chain exposure can create reputational risk and commercial exclusion as retailers and multinational buyers implement deforestation-free sourcing requirements and traceability expectations.Adopt deforestation-free sourcing policies for soy-derived inputs, require traceability documentation from suppliers, and use recognized responsible-soy programs or equivalent verification where buyer-required.
Logistics LowAlthough soy sauce is shelf-stable, long-distance ocean freight disruptions can still impact service levels for foodservice and retail promotions, especially when shipments are timed to demand peaks (e.g., holiday retail or restaurant menu rollouts).Hold safety stock at regional distribution hubs for key SKUs and diversify freight lanes and forwarders for high-volume destinations.
Sustainability
Deforestation and ecosystem conversion risk in upstream soybean supply chains (notably in South American biomes such as the Cerrado), creating due-diligence and deforestation-free sourcing expectations for brands and industrial buyers
Greenhouse-gas and land-use change exposure embedded in soy and wheat inputs, increasing scrutiny from corporate climate reporting and procurement standards
Packaging waste management (high-volume retail plastics and single-serve formats) influencing retailer requirements and extended producer responsibility compliance in some markets
Labor & Social
Human-rights and land-rights due diligence in upstream soy supply chains, including concerns about displacement of local communities and concentration of farmland in some producing regions
Migrant and seasonal labor governance expectations across agricultural inputs (soy/wheat) and food manufacturing, with increasing buyer audits for social compliance
FAQ
What HS code is commonly used for soy sauce in global trade statistics?Soy sauce is commonly reported under HS 2103.10 (soya sauce), as shown in World Customs Organization HS listings and used in UN Comtrade reporting.
Which countries are leading exporters of soy sauce in recent UN Comtrade reporting?UN Comtrade data summarized by the World Bank WITS tool lists China, the Netherlands, and Japan among the top exporters of HS 210310 soy sauce in 2024.
Which countries are leading importers of soy sauce in recent UN Comtrade reporting?UN Comtrade data summarized by the World Bank WITS tool lists the United States as the top importer of HS 210310 soy sauce in 2024, with major Western European markets (including France, the United Kingdom, and Germany) also among the top importers.
Why is 3-MCPD a trade-relevant risk for some soy sauce products?3-MCPD is a processing contaminant associated with acid-hydrolyzed vegetable protein pathways and has explicit regulatory limits in key markets; for example, the EU sets a maximum level for 3-MCPD in soy sauce under Regulation (EU) 2023/915, and EFSA has assessed health risks from 3-MCPD exposure.
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