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Bourbon Whisky Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Whisky
HS Code
220830
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Bourbon Whisky market coverage spans 130 countries.
  • 189 exporter companies and 188 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 153 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-08-21.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Bourbon Whisky

Analyze 153 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Bourbon Whisky.

Bourbon Whisky Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Bourbon Whisky: Mexico (+1141.8%), Panama (+202.0%), Poland (-86.4%).

Bourbon Whisky Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-09, benchmark Bourbon Whisky country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Bourbon Whisky transaction unit prices: Netherlands (14.46 USD / kg), Costa Rica (13.19 USD / kg), Germany (6.50 USD / kg), United States (5.14 USD / kg), Panama (4.37 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
Hong Kong-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States-41.4%5823.49 USD / kg (50,390 kg)13.03 USD / kg (48,829.151 kg)13.37 USD / kg (31,991.1 kg)3.81 USD / kg (69,141.069 kg)9.15 USD / kg (18,751.2 kg)5.14 USD / kg (2,204.2 kg)
Netherlands-32.3%2710.63 USD / kg (1,061.44 kg)- (-)10.10 USD / kg (16,092.245 kg)3.90 USD / kg (456 kg)2.56 USD / kg (90 kg)14.46 USD / kg (33.6 kg)
United Kingdom-65.7%118.04 USD / kg (48,673.722 kg)- (-)20.63 USD / kg (589.474 kg)15.81 USD / kg (22,055.552 kg)- (-)- (-)
Belgium-75.9%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Panama+202.0%7- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)24.69 USD / kg (300.78 kg)4.37 USD / kg (383.89 kg)
Costa Rica-616.33 USD / kg (41.2 kg)8.53 USD / kg (680.925 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)13.19 USD / kg (568.46 kg)
Singapore+45.0%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Japan-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Germany+46.5%913.75 USD / kg (136.16 kg)6.39 USD / kg (261.6 kg)34.27 USD / kg (19.2 kg)- (-)35.04 USD / kg (9.6 kg)6.50 USD / kg (48 kg)
Bourbon Whisky Global Supply Chain Coverage
377 companies
189 exporters and 188 importers are mapped for Bourbon Whisky.
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Bourbon Whisky Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

189 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Bourbon Whisky. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Bourbon Whisky Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

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(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Whisky, Bourbon Whisky
(Kyrgyzstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Whisky, Bourbon Whisky
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-03
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Whisky, Whiskey Flavored Liqueur, Bourbon Whisky
(Serbia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Bourbon, Whisky, Bourbon Whisky
(Czechia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetail
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Ethyl Alcohol, Whisky, Bourbon Whisky
(Latvia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Bourbon Whisky Global Exporter Coverage
189 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Bourbon Whisky (HS Code 220830) in 2024

For Bourbon Whisky in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United Kingdom818,158,315.411 kg7,077,095,863.534 USD
2United States200,038,174 kg1,534,328,295 USD
3Ireland131,797,627.884 kg1,129,539,384.82 USD
4Netherlands27,097,940.381 kg488,449,724.589 USD
5Germany33,607,454.97 kg369,378,615.307 USD
6Japan11,305,207.7 kg288,378,071.599 USD
7Latvia21,174,661.494 kg248,129,272.715 USD
8Canada18,657,382.158 kg218,688,784.817 USD
9India73,047,156.416 kg173,369,735.08 USD
10Spain30,281,418.637 kg172,308,439.432 USD

Bourbon Whisky Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Bourbon Whisky Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

188 importer companies are mapped for Bourbon Whisky demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Bourbon Whisky Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-03
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Philippines
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-24
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Sri Lanka
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
188 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Bourbon Whisky.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Bourbon Whisky (HS Code 220830) in 2024

For Bourbon Whisky in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States190,880,785 kg1,881,474,862 USD
2Netherlands52,693,755.555 kg523,590,487.761 USD
3Japan71,107,093.804 kg493,019,457.212 USD
4Germany53,582,843.537 kg407,437,615.826 USD
5Poland54,296,993.095 kg404,828,620 USD
6India62,360,708 kg397,971,433.335 USD
7Spain62,479,967.852 kg380,128,170.395 USD
8Turkiye37,724,646.705 kg282,879,039 USD
9Canada28,020,862.416 kg274,324,637.371 USD
10Italy25,757,635 kg257,847,811.002 USD

Bourbon Whisky Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled
Industry PositionProcessed Beverage (Distilled Spirits)

Market

Bourbon whisky is a distinctive U.S. product category defined by U.S. standards of identity, with production and export supply anchored in the United States. In global trade statistics, bourbon shipments are typically captured within broader whisky/whiskey customs headings (e.g., HS 220830), so many trade flow indicators are proxies rather than bourbon-only. Major import destinations for U.S.-origin whiskies include large mature spirits markets in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, with substantial volumes routed through distribution hubs. Market dynamics are shaped by premiumization, brand-led competition, and the long lead times created by mandatory barrel maturation for most bourbon styles.
Major Producing Countries
  • United StatesBourbon is designated a distinctive product of the United States; U.S. standards of identity define bourbon whisky and straight bourbon whisky.
Major Exporting Countries
  • United StatesOnly origin associated with bourbon as a distinctive U.S. product; exports commonly reported within HS 220830 (whiskies/whiskeys) trade statistics.
Major Importing Countries
  • NetherlandsSignificant import market and European distribution hub for U.S.-origin whiskies (HS 220830 proxy).
  • GermanyMajor import destination for U.S.-origin whiskies (HS 220830 proxy).
  • FranceMajor import destination for U.S.-origin whiskies (HS 220830 proxy).
  • United KingdomMajor import destination for U.S.-origin whiskies (HS 220830 proxy).
  • JapanMajor import destination for U.S.-origin whiskies (HS 220830 proxy).
  • AustraliaMajor import destination for U.S.-origin whiskies (HS 220830 proxy).
Supply Calendar
  • United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecNon-seasonal production and export shipping; supply availability is primarily constrained by aging inventory management and bottling schedules rather than harvest seasonality.

Specification

Major VarietiesBourbon whisky, Straight bourbon whisky, Blended bourbon whisky
Physical Attributes
  • Matured in charred new oak barrels, which drives characteristic oak-derived color and flavor development.
Compositional Metrics
  • Bourbon whisky is produced from a fermented mash of not less than 51% corn, distilled to 160° proof (80% ABV) or less, and entered into charred new oak barrels at 125° proof (62.5% ABV) or less (U.S. standard of identity).
  • Whisky/whiskey under U.S. standards is bottled at not less than 40% ABV (80° proof); straight bourbon whisky is aged a minimum of 2 years.
Grades
  • Standards of identity commonly referenced in commerce include “Bourbon whisky” and “Straight bourbon whisky” as defined under U.S. regulations (27 CFR Part 5).
ProcessingAging/maturation in charred new oak is a defining processing requirement for bourbon whisky and is central to style differentiation via barrel selection, warehouse aging conditions, and blending/proofing practices.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Grain procurement (corn plus other grains) → milling → mashing/cooking → fermentation → distillation → barreling in new charred oak → warehouse aging → blending and proofing → filtration (optional) → bottling/packaging → export distribution (importer/wholesaler → retail and on-trade).
Demand Drivers
  • Premiumization and gifting in mature spirits markets (super-premium, single-barrel, limited releases).
  • Cocktail culture and on-trade mixology demand supporting bourbon-based classic and contemporary cocktails.
  • Travel retail and brand-led destination marketing (distillery tourism) supporting international brand recognition.
Temperature
  • Ambient distribution (no cold chain required); protect bottled product from prolonged high heat and direct sunlight to preserve sensory quality and packaging integrity.
  • Store upright to reduce prolonged cork contact for cork-finished bottles during warehousing and retail display.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-stable when sealed under normal ambient conditions; after opening, gradual flavor/aroma changes may occur over time due to oxidation and headspace exposure.

Risks

Trade Policy HighBourbon’s supply base is effectively single-country (United States) due to its distinctive U.S. product status and U.S. standards of identity; retaliatory tariffs, import restrictions, or labeling disputes can disrupt market access and rapidly shift demand toward substitute spirits from other origins.Maintain diversified market portfolios, strengthen compliance and labeling review for each destination, and use inventory/route flexibility (including multi-market allocation) to manage sudden demand shocks.
Supply Chain Lead Time MediumStraight bourbon whisky requires a minimum aging period, creating multi-year capital lock-up and limiting short-run supply responsiveness; demand swings can lead to oversupply or shortages across specific age statements and flavor profiles.Use scenario-based inventory planning by age cohort, broaden portfolio across no-age-statement and age-stated products, and align production forecasts with distributor depletion signals.
Climate MediumClimate variability can affect grain input quality/price and may also influence maturation dynamics and evaporation losses during barrel aging, impacting yields and product consistency.Diversify grain sourcing regions and suppliers, apply robust sensory/chemical QA programs for blending consistency, and invest in warehouse monitoring and risk controls.
Brand Integrity MediumPremium bourbon’s price points and collectability increase exposure to counterfeiting, diversion, and gray-market leakage, especially in cross-border and online channels.Deploy track-and-trace or tamper-evident packaging, tighten distributor controls, and support enforcement partnerships in high-risk markets.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSpirits are highly regulated through excise regimes, labeling rules (e.g., type designations such as straight bourbon whisky), and market-specific product registration; compliance failures can trigger detentions, recalls, or relabeling costs.Centralize label/spec governance, pre-clear labels and claims for major markets, and maintain documented conformance to applicable standards of identity and additive restrictions.
Sustainability
  • Energy and water intensity of distillation and warehouse operations (heat/steam, cooling, wastewater management).
  • New charred oak barrel sourcing requirements create dependence on oak timber supply chains and cooperage capacity.
  • Packaging footprint (glass bottle production and transport emissions) and end-of-life recycling performance vary by market.
  • Upstream agricultural impacts (corn and other grains) including climate exposure, fertilizer-related emissions, and land-use considerations.
Labor & Social
  • Alcohol-related public health harms and responsible marketing expectations can drive advertising restrictions, labeling requirements, and tax policy shifts.
  • Worker safety considerations across distilleries, cooperages, and warehousing (fire/explosion hazards, confined spaces, heavy handling).
  • Illicit trade/counterfeiting risks in premium spirits can create consumer safety concerns and reputational harm for legitimate brands.

FAQ

What production rules define bourbon whisky under U.S. standards of identity?Under U.S. standards of identity, bourbon whisky is made from a fermented mash of at least 51% corn, distilled to 160° proof (80% ABV) or less, and stored in charred new oak barrels at 125° proof (62.5% ABV) or less, with whisky bottled at not less than 40% ABV (80° proof).
What is “straight bourbon whisky” and how is it different from bourbon whisky?Straight bourbon whisky is bourbon whisky that has been stored in charred new oak barrels for a minimum of 2 years and, unlike many other whisky categories, it cannot contain added coloring, flavoring, or blending materials under U.S. rules.
Why is bourbon often described as a distinctive product of the United States?The U.S. Congress declared bourbon whiskey a distinctive product of the United States in 1964, and U.S. regulations set standards of identity for “bourbon whisky,” which underpins how the product name is protected and recognized in trade and labeling contexts.

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