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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Peanut Butter Spread
Analyze 1,463 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Peanut Butter Spread.
Peanut Butter Spread Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Peanut Butter Spread: Spain (+129.8%), Italy (+98.0%), United Arab Emirates (-65.6%).
Peanut Butter Spread Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Peanut Butter Spread country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Peanut Butter Spread transaction unit prices: Spain (48.13 USD / kg), France (7.63 USD / kg), Poland (7.20 USD / kg), Philippines (6.25 USD / kg), Germany (6.11 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
340 exporters and 306 importers are mapped for Peanut Butter Spread.
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340 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Peanut Butter Spread. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Peanut Butter Spread Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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Exporter company count is a key signal for Peanut Butter Spread supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Peanut Butter Spread (HS Code 200811) in 2024
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306 importer companies are mapped for Peanut Butter Spread demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Peanut Butter Spread Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
306 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Peanut Butter Spread.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Peanut Butter Spread (HS Code 200811) in 2024
For Peanut Butter Spread in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
Peanut butter spread is a shelf-stable, peanut-based processed food traded globally both as branded consumer packs and as bulk ingredient for confectionery and bakery use. Trade is commonly tracked under HS 200811 (“ground-nuts, preserved/prepared” in UN Comtrade/WITS), which can include peanut butter/paste within national tariff breakdowns. In 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS, HS 200811), major exporters included China, the Netherlands, and the United States, while major import markets included France, the United States, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Market access is strongly shaped by food safety controls (notably aflatoxins and Salmonella) and by allergen management and labeling expectations for peanuts.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
ChinaAmong major groundnut (peanut) producers in FAOSTAT; also a leading exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
IndiaAmong major groundnut (peanut) producers in FAOSTAT; also a significant exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
NigeriaAmong major groundnut (peanut) producers in FAOSTAT; production is primarily upstream raw material for domestic use and regional trade.
United StatesMajor peanut grower and large-scale peanut butter manufacturer; a leading exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
ArgentinaSignificant peanut producer and exporter of peanut-based preparations (HS 200811) in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
Major Exporting Countries
ChinaLeading exporter by value for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
NetherlandsMajor exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023); EU processing and re-export hub role is common in packaged foods.
United StatesMajor exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
IndiaSignificant exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
ArgentinaSignificant exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
GermanySignificant exporter for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
Major Importing Countries
FranceAmong the top importers by value for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
United StatesAmong the top importers by value for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
GermanyAmong the top importers by value for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
JapanAmong the top importers by value for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
CanadaAmong the top importers by value for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
United KingdomAmong the top importers by value for HS 200811 in UN Comtrade/WITS (2023).
Supply Calendar
China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecPeanut butter is typically produced and shipped year-round using stored peanuts and continuous processing.
United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecShelf-stable processing supports year-round supply; food safety and allergen controls are central to export readiness.
Netherlands:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round packing/processing and intra-EU distribution patterns can support consistent availability.
Specification
Major VarietiesSmooth (creamy) peanut butter, Crunchy peanut butter, Natural/stir-type peanut butter (no stabilizers), Sweetened peanut butter spread, Reduced-salt or reduced-sugar variants, Defatted/powdered peanut butter products
Physical Attributes
Roast level and particle size drive flavor intensity and mouthfeel
Oil separation is more common in products without added stabilizers and may require mixing
Color typically ranges from light tan to deeper brown depending on roast
Compositional Metrics
Peroxide value and free fatty acids are commonly used indicators for oxidative rancidity control in fats/oils-containing spreads
Moisture/water activity control supports shelf stability, but pathogens can persist in low-moisture foods if introduced
Grades
Buyer specifications commonly include limits for aflatoxins and microbiological criteria, plus texture/particle-size targets for smooth vs crunchy styles
Packaging
Consumer retail packs (glass or plastic jars; tubs; squeezable bottles)
Single-serve portion packs for institutional channels
Bulk pails, drums, or intermediate bulk containers for industrial use
ProcessingLow-moisture, ready-to-eat product requiring strict prevention of post-roast contamination (e.g., Salmonella) and robust allergen management for peanutsOxidative stability depends on peanut quality, roasting, oxygen/light exposure, and (where used) added stabilizing fats
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Peanut production & drying -> shelling/cleaning -> sorting and aflatoxin screening -> roasting (kill step) -> grinding -> formulation/blending -> metal detection/foreign material control -> packaging -> ambient distribution
Demand Drivers
Shelf-stable convenience spread for home consumption
Ingredient demand from confectionery, bakery, snack, and foodservice sectors
Private-label and institutional procurement leveraging long ambient shelf life
Temperature
Typically distributed and stored at ambient temperature; avoid prolonged high heat to reduce oil separation and rancidity risk
Protect from excessive oxygen and light exposure during storage and distribution to support flavor stability
Shelf Life
Very long ambient shelf life is common for unopened product, but quality can degrade via oxidation and flavor staling over time
Low moisture limits microbial growth, yet Salmonella can survive for extended periods if contamination occurs in low-moisture environments
Risks
Food Safety HighAflatoxin contamination in peanuts can render peanut butter and peanut-based ingredients non-compliant with importing-country limits, triggering border rejections, recalls, and serious public health concerns. Risk is elevated by warm, humid conditions and inadequate drying/storage, and it can persist into processed products if contaminated lots enter manufacturing.Apply Codex CAC/RCP 55-2004 good practices across production, curing/drying, storage, sorting, and testing; implement incoming-lot aflatoxin screening and supplier assurance programs before processing.
Food Safety MediumSalmonella has been implicated in peanut butter outbreaks, and low-moisture foods can allow pathogens to survive for long periods even though they do not support growth. Post-roast cross-contamination and environmental persistence in dry processing facilities are recurring concerns.Maintain validated lethality steps (e.g., roasting), strict segregation between raw and finished zones, environmental monitoring in low-moisture areas, and supplier controls for peanut-derived ingredients.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPeanut butter is a high-risk allergen product, and regulatory expectations for allergen labeling and allergen cross-contact management vary across markets. Mislabeling or cross-contact can lead to recalls, liability exposure, and market access loss.Implement allergen risk assessment and controls aligned with Codex guidance (CXC 80-2020) and ensure label control, changeover sanitation, and verification programs are robust for export markets.
Quality LowOil separation, texture variability (smooth vs crunchy), and oxidation-driven flavor defects can cause customer complaints and delistings, particularly for natural/no-stabilizer formulations and long supply chains.Standardize roast profiles and particle size, manage oxygen exposure, and align formulation (including stabilizer strategy where applicable) with expected distribution time and conditions.
Sustainability
Post-harvest drying and storage performance affects food loss and mycotoxin risk in peanut supply chains, especially in warm/humid production zones
Where palm oil or other vegetable fats are used as stabilizers, buyers may apply sustainability and deforestation-free sourcing expectations to those ingredients
Packaging waste and recyclability considerations for high-volume retail jars and single-serve packs
Labor & Social
Food allergen consumer safety: peanuts require rigorous allergen cross-contact controls and accurate labeling across manufacturing and food service
Smallholder livelihoods and market access considerations in peanut-producing regions supplying export-oriented processing chains
FAQ
What is the most critical global food safety risk for peanut butter trade?Aflatoxins are the most critical trade-disrupting risk because contamination can originate in raw peanuts and lead to non-compliance with importing-country limits, causing rejections or recalls. Codex CAC/RCP 55-2004 provides specific prevention and reduction practices across drying, storage, sorting, and testing.
Why can Salmonella still be a concern in a low-moisture product like peanut butter?Low moisture limits bacterial growth, but Salmonella can survive for extended periods in low-moisture foods and can cause illness if present in ready-to-eat products. Outbreak investigations and food safety guidance highlight the importance of preventing post-roast cross-contamination and controlling peanut-derived ingredients.
Why do some peanut butter spreads separate oil during storage?Oil separation is more common in “natural” formulations without stabilizing fats or emulsifying systems, so the peanut oil can rise during storage and the product may need stirring. Many conventional spreads use formulation strategies to reduce separation and maintain a uniform texture over ambient distribution.
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