1,013 exporter companies and 1,788 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
6,491 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Baker's Yeast
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Baker's Yeast Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Baker's Yeast: Belgium (+414.5%), Egypt (+96.9%), United States (+61.9%).
Baker's Yeast Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Baker's Yeast transaction unit prices: South Africa (19.00 USD / kg), Italy (17.38 USD / kg), Egypt (10.61 USD / kg), United States (6.48 USD / kg), Mexico (3.44 USD / kg), 10 more countries.
1,013 exporters and 1,788 importers are mapped for Baker's Yeast.
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Baker's Yeast Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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Top Exporting Countries for Baker's Yeast (HS Code 210210) in 2024
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Baker's Yeast Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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Top Import Demand Countries for Baker's Yeast (HS Code 210210) in 2024
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry (Active Dry / Instant); also sold Fresh/Compressed
Industry PositionFood Ingredient
Market
Baker’s yeast is a live Saccharomyces cerevisiae culture traded globally as an industrial baking input, commonly supplied as compressed (fresh) yeast, cream yeast, and dry granular forms. For trade analytics, HS 210210 “active yeasts” is a practical proxy for global cross-border flows that include baking uses. UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 data show exports concentrated among a small set of origins led by China, the European Union, and Turkey, while the United States is the largest single import market by value. Because yeast is produced year-round via industrial fermentation rather than harvested seasonally, supply risk is shaped more by industrial capacity, feedstock/energy costs, and trade policy than by crop seasonality.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
ChinaLargest exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024, indicating significant industrial fermentation capacity (trade proxy for production).
Major exporting bloc for HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (trade proxy for production across member states).
TurkiyeTop-tier exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024, indicating substantial production capacity serving import markets.
CanadaMajor exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024.
MexicoSignificant exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024.
EgyptNotable exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024.
Major Exporting Countries
ChinaLargest exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
Major exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
TurkiyeMajor exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
CanadaMajor exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
FranceTop exporting country listed separately within HS 210210 active yeasts flows in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
MexicoSignificant exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
BelgiumNotable exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
Major Importing Countries
United StatesLargest single import market by value for HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
Major importing bloc for HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
GermanyAmong the top importing countries for HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
FranceAmong the top importing countries for HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
BrazilAmong the top importing countries for HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
United KingdomAmong the top importing countries for HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
IndiaNotable importer of HS 210210 active yeasts in 2024 (UN Comtrade/WITS).
Specification
Major VarietiesCompressed (fresh) baker’s yeast, Cream yeast, Active dry yeast (ADY), Instant dry yeast (IDY)
Physical Attributes
Live yeast biomass (typically Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplied as moist compressed cakes/blocks or as dry granules for improved storage stability.
Dry yeast is generally more resistant to storage deterioration than compressed yeast and is often rehydrated before use (product-form dependent).
Compositional Metrics
Moisture content is a core commercial parameter differentiating compressed yeast from dry yeast (handling, dosing, and storage stability).
Leavening activity (CO₂ production/fermentation performance) and viable cell content are central buyer specifications for baking performance.
Packaging
Compressed yeast: wrapped or vacuum-packed blocks/cakes for refrigerated distribution.
Dry yeast: sachets for retail and multiwall bags or bulk formats for industrial bakeries; moisture-barrier packaging is critical to preserve activity.
ProcessingIndustrial yeast cream from fermenters can be further processed into compressed, crumbled, dehydrated, or freeze-dried forms to match shelf-life and handling needs.Yeast production commonly involves controlled fermentation conditions (temperature, pH, nutrients, aeration) and downstream separation/concentration prior to packaging.
Demand for leavened baked goods (industrial and artisanal) requiring reliable, standardized fermentation performance.
Industrial bakery scale-up favors dry yeast formats for storage stability and dosing convenience; compressed yeast remains important where chilled distribution is efficient.
Temperature
Cold-chain logistics matter primarily for compressed (fresh) yeast due to high moisture and limited stability compared with dry yeast.
Dry yeast logistics emphasize protection from heat and humidity to preserve viability and performance.
Shelf Life
Dry yeast is generally more resistant to storage deterioration than compressed yeast; product form and packaging are key determinants of usable shelf life.
Risks
Supply Concentration HighCross-border supply of HS 210210 “active yeasts” is concentrated among a limited number of exporting origins (notably China, the European Union, and Turkey in 2024 UN Comtrade/WITS data). Disruptions such as plant outages, energy constraints, logistics shocks, or trade restrictions affecting these key origins can tighten global availability and raise landed costs quickly for import-dependent markets.Qualify multiple suppliers across at least two major exporting regions; pre-approve alternate yeast forms (ADY vs IDY vs compressed) and maintain safety stocks for critical SKUs.
Input Cost Volatility MediumCommercial yeast production relies on sugar-rich substrates such as molasses; volatility in sugar-sector byproducts and nutrient inputs can transmit into yeast production costs and pricing, especially for high-volume dry yeast supply.Use indexed pricing clauses and monitor sugar-sector conditions; diversify approved producers with different feedstock bases (cane vs beet molasses, alternative sugar syrups).
Food Safety MediumAs a live microbial product, baker’s yeast quality depends on maintaining high viability and avoiding contamination during fermentation, separation, and packaging; failures can lead to rejected shipments or product recalls in regulated import markets.Require robust GMP/HACCP-aligned controls and supplier audit evidence; specify acceptance tests for activity/viability and contamination indicators at receipt.
Environmental Compliance MediumBaker’s yeast manufacturing can generate highly polluted effluents (often described in the literature as vinasse/spent wash) requiring advanced treatment; stricter discharge limits or higher effluent charges can increase operating costs and constrain marginal capacity in some regions.Prefer suppliers with demonstrated effluent treatment performance and published environmental management systems; include ESG/environmental compliance clauses in supply contracts.
Logistics LowHumidity and temperature abuse during storage and transit can reduce yeast performance, with higher sensitivity for moist compressed yeast and moisture-exposed dry yeast packaging.Specify packaging moisture barrier requirements; enforce storage and transit conditions (refrigerated handling for compressed yeast; dry, cool storage for dry yeast).
Sustainability
High-strength wastewater/effluent management from fermentation-based baker’s yeast manufacturing is a material environmental compliance and cost issue in major producing regions.
Energy use and associated emissions are relevant, especially for drying and evaporation steps for dry yeast and spent-broth handling.
Labor & Social
Occupational health and safety in industrial fermentation and powder handling (e.g., dust management for dry yeast) is a recurring operational theme.
FAQ
What are the main commercial forms of baker’s yeast traded internationally?Baker’s yeast is commonly supplied as compressed (fresh) yeast, cream yeast, and dry granular products such as active dry yeast (ADY) and instant dry yeast (IDY). These forms are designed to balance handling convenience and storage stability, with dry yeast generally more resistant to storage deterioration than compressed yeast.
Why is molasses often referenced in baker’s yeast production?Commercial yeast production commonly grows selected yeast strains on sugar-rich nutrient solutions, and authoritative references describe molasses as a common feed source in industrial yeast manufacturing. This link to sugar-sector substrates is one reason yeast supply costs can be sensitive to changes in sugar byproduct availability and input prices.
Which countries are major exporters and importers for global trade flows used as a proxy for baker’s yeast?Using HS 210210 “active yeasts” as a trade proxy, UN Comtrade/WITS data for 2024 show major exporters led by China, the European Union, and Turkey, with Canada, France, Mexico, and Belgium also significant. The United States is the largest single import market by value, with the European Union, Germany, France, Brazil, and the United Kingdom among other major importers.
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