Parent Product
Enzymes
Sub Product
Bacillus Subtilis
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Bacillus market coverage spans 9 countries.
- 40 exporter companies and 42 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 8 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Bacillus
Analyze 8 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Bacillus.
Bacillus Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Bacillus to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Bacillus: China (+134.6%), India (-95.2%), Japan (-32.1%).
Bacillus Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Bacillus country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Bacillus transaction unit prices: Japan (422.82 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +134.6% | 2 | 4.20 USD / kg (28,200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -32.1% | 2 | - (-) | 3.82 USD / kg (16,005 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 422.82 USD / kg (5 kg) | ||||||
| India | -95.2% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.13 USD / kg (500 kg) | 3.71 USD / kg (500 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 1 | - (-) | 2.70 USD / kg (1,800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Bacillus Global Supply Chain Coverage
82 companies
40 exporters and 42 importers are mapped for Bacillus.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Bacillus, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Bacillus Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
40 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Bacillus. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Bacillus Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 40 total exporter companies in the Bacillus supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Bacillus, Bacillus Subtilis
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-10
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Ecuador, Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Poultry Feed, Bacillus +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Natto, Bacillus +1
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Probiotics, Enzymes, Bacillus +1
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Probiotics, Bacillus +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Probiotics, Enzymes, Bacillus +1
Bacillus Global Exporter Coverage
40 companies
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Bacillus Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
42 importer companies are mapped for Bacillus demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Bacillus Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: United States, Hong Kong
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh, Tanzania, Sri Lanka
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
42 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Bacillus.
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry (spore preparation / culture powder)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Microbial Culture / Probiotic)
Market
Bacillus used in food applications is primarily traded as concentrated spore preparations of specific strains intended for use as live microbial culture ingredients in finished foods. Regulatory acceptance is strain- and use-specific, with the United States commonly referencing FDA’s GRAS notice process and the European Union relying on EFSA’s microorganism safety assessment framework (including QPS for notified microorganisms). Commercial specifications focus on strain identity, viable count (CFU), and safety qualifications such as absence of toxigenic potential and screening for clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance. Because these products are manufactured via industrial fermentation rather than agriculture, supply is generally year-round and shaped more by manufacturing capacity and release testing than seasonality.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Supply Calendar
- Industrial fermentation (global):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecProduction is not seasonal; availability depends on plant capacity, strain-specific fermentation cycles, and quality/regulatory release testing.
Specification
Major VarietiesBacillus coagulans (spore preparations used as food ingredients in FDA GRAS notices), Bacillus clausii (spore preparations used as food ingredients in FDA GRAS notices), Bacillus subtilis (strain-specific uses documented in EFSA opinions and FDA GRAS inventory listings)
Physical Attributes
- Spore-forming bacterial preparations supplied as dry powders for incorporation into food matrices
Compositional Metrics
- Viable count expressed as colony forming units (CFU), commonly specified per serving or per gram
- Strain identity verification as a core commercial and regulatory requirement
- Safety qualification expectations for Bacillus spp. in EFSA’s QPS context include demonstrating lack of toxigenic potential and addressing acquired antimicrobial resistance considerations
Grades
- Food-grade Bacillus spore preparation (strain- and use-specific regulatory clearance such as GRAS notifications where applicable)
- Production-purpose microorganism use cases (e.g., enzyme production) typically require documentation that aligns with destination-market regulatory frameworks
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier inner liners (e.g., sealed bags) within outer cartons or drums for bulk ingredient distribution
- Retail-scale sachets or capsules for downstream consumer-product formats (where applicable)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Strain selection and identity control (e.g., banked culture) -> industrial fermentation and sporulation -> concentration and drying -> blending/standardization to target CFU -> quality release (identity, CFU, safety checks) -> packaged ingredient distribution -> incorporation into finished foods
Demand Drivers
- Use of live microbial culture ingredients in foods marketed for digestive/functional positioning, where permitted by local health-claim rules
- Formulation preference for spore-forming microorganisms where survivability through processing and shelf-life targets are critical
Temperature
- Quality programs commonly emphasize controlling storage conditions and moisture exposure to preserve viable count through shelf life; verification relies on microbiological examinations conducted under recognized laboratory practices/standards.
Shelf Life
- Commercial shelf life is typically managed through end-of-shelf-life CFU specifications, supported by certificate-of-analysis and stability data agreed between supplier and buyer.
Risks
Food Safety HighBacillus is a broad genus that includes toxigenic foodborne pathogens (e.g., Bacillus cereus), so misidentification, contamination, or inadequate toxigenic-risk controls can trigger serious safety incidents, recalls, and import detentions. For spore-forming ingredients, toxin-related hazards are particularly consequential because certain toxins can persist even when bacteria are not viable.Require strain-level identity documentation, robust QA release testing (including toxigenic potential where relevant), supplier audits, and clearly defined microbiological specifications and methods.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory acceptance is strain- and use-specific; authorization pathways and expectations differ by jurisdiction (e.g., FDA GRAS notices in the United States; EFSA assessments and the QPS framework in the European Union). Labeling and implied health-benefit messaging can create misbranding or claims-compliance risk even when the ingredient itself is permitted.Align intended use and labeling/claims with destination-market rules; maintain a regulatory dossier per strain (identity, safety, intended use levels, and supporting evidence).
Quality Assurance MediumBuyer-supplier disputes can arise from variability in viable count (CFU) measurements and differences in laboratory methods, sampling, or handling, impacting whether lots meet contract specifications at receipt or end of shelf life.Contract standardized test methods, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria; use accredited labs and recognized microbiological examination guidance to improve comparability.
Antimicrobial Resistance MediumSafety assessments for microorganisms intentionally added to the food chain can require evaluation of acquired antimicrobial resistance and related safety concerns; failures in screening/documentation can delay approvals or limit permitted uses in certain markets.Implement routine AMR-related qualification checks and maintain documentation consistent with major regulator expectations (e.g., EFSA QPS qualifications and dossier requirements).
FAQ
Why is strain identity and toxigenic-risk control a critical issue for Bacillus ingredients in food?Because the genus Bacillus includes both strains used intentionally in foods (e.g., spore preparations notified as GRAS in the U.S.) and toxigenic foodborne pathogens such as Bacillus cereus, robust identity control and safety qualification help prevent contamination or misidentification that could lead to toxin-related food safety incidents.
What regulatory frameworks are commonly referenced for Bacillus microorganisms intentionally added to foods?In the United States, Bacillus spore preparations are often supported through the FDA’s GRAS notice process for specific strains and intended uses. In the European Union, EFSA evaluates microorganisms used in the food chain, and the QPS framework can be relevant when microorganisms are notified for regulated product authorizations.
What are typical buyer specifications for Bacillus spore preparations used as food ingredients?Specifications commonly include a target viable count (CFU), verified strain identity, and safety-related qualifications aligned to regulatory expectations (for example, EFSA’s QPS-related considerations for Bacillus and general microbiological examination practices referenced by ISO standards).
Sources
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Parent product: Enzymes
Sub products: Bacillus Subtilis
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