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Brewer's Yeast Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Yeast
HS Code
210220
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Brewer's Yeast market coverage spans 130 countries.
  • 332 exporter companies and 456 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 790 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-06.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Brewer's Yeast

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Brewer's Yeast Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Brewer's Yeast: Vietnam (-97.0%), Switzerland (-66.7%), Ireland (-66.5%).

Brewer's Yeast Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-11, benchmark Brewer's Yeast country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Brewer's Yeast transaction unit prices: Denmark (156.41 USD / kg), Austria (115.75 USD / kg), Belgium (102.61 USD / kg), Italy (8.22 USD / kg), Ireland (5.12 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Belgium+6.7%120199.00 USD / kg (1 kg)89.45 USD / kg (573.5 kg)88.98 USD / kg (850 kg)65.40 USD / kg (1,030 kg)99.52 USD / kg (140 kg)102.61 USD / kg (390 kg)
France+22.9%8587.70 USD / kg (49.5 kg)148.18 USD / kg (30 kg)85.90 USD / kg (62.66 kg)107.78 USD / kg (738.68 kg)72.34 USD / kg (63.496 kg)- (-)
Austria-15.0%31- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)115.75 USD / kg (89.35 kg)
Denmark+29.2%26114.90 USD / kg (4.4 kg)116.72 USD / kg (14 kg)- (-)114.09 USD / kg (4.4 kg)- (-)156.41 USD / kg (8.8 kg)
Lithuania+27.9%14- (-)3.88 USD / kg (20,000 kg)- (-)3.21 USD / kg (20,000 kg)4.13 USD / kg (12,000 kg)- (-)
China-6.0%1632.76 USD / kg (359,550 kg)3.14 USD / kg (106,347.74 kg)1.95 USD / kg (519,172 kg)3.91 USD / kg (354,305 kg)3.38 USD / kg (0.74 kg)3.36 USD / kg (167,096 kg)
India+21.1%9- (-)6.38 USD / kg (50 kg)6.78 USD / kg (7,820 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States-19.3%6459.76 USD / kg (390.62 kg)0.49 USD / kg (4.02 kg)9.25 USD / kg (29.68 kg)20.77 USD / kg (98.77 kg)9.27 USD / kg (50.78 kg)- (-)
Peru-38.6%4- (-)0.91 USD / kg (3,085.6 kg)2.17 USD / kg (2,000 kg)2.27 USD / kg (2,000 kg)- (-)- (-)
Mexico+56.5%432.05 USD / kg (119,338.26 kg)2.00 USD / kg (235,475.473 kg)3.04 USD / kg (20,070 kg)4.29 USD / kg (20 kg)3.19 USD / kg (26,730 kg)3.84 USD / kg (67,560.881 kg)
Brewer's Yeast Global Supply Chain Coverage
788 companies
332 exporters and 456 importers are mapped for Brewer's Yeast.
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Brewer's Yeast Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

332 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Brewer's Yeast. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

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Brewer's Yeast Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Yeast, Nutrient Powder, Brewer's Yeast +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Russia, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Philippines, South Korea, India
Supplying Products: Yeast, Probiotics, Selenium Supplement +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Logistics, Trade
Exporting Countries: Algeria, Belgium, Vietnam, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, France, United States
Supplying Products: Yeast, Selenium Supplement, Calcium stearoyl lactylate +5
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Trade
Exporting Countries: Sweden, China, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, France, Colombia, South Korea, United States, Mexico
Supplying Products: Yeast, Ethyl Alcohol, Nutrient Powder +5
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Yeast, Brewer's Yeast
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Retail
Exporting Countries: Germany
Supplying Products: Yeast, Brewer's Yeast
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Brewer's Yeast Global Exporter Coverage
332 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Brewer's Yeast supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Brewer's Yeast (HS Code 210220) in 2024

For Brewer's Yeast in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Brazil107,588,773.865 kg200,555,395 USD
2United States16,387,560 kg84,260,846 USD
3Germany40,031,995.606 kg61,241,066.944 USD
4Estonia12,079,083.845 kg57,411,752.87 USD
5Poland22,439,682.022 kg49,172,347 USD
6Italy8,781,692 kg44,019,610.182 USD
7Canada3,701,979 kg29,544,489.689 USD
8Denmark3,855,300 kg29,279,954.794 USD
9Belgium8,438,277.339 kg28,894,759.981 USD
10Netherlands4,248,423.369 kg27,436,142.017 USD

Brewer's Yeast Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Brewer's Yeast Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

456 importer companies are mapped for Brewer's Yeast demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Brewer's Yeast Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Animal Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Russia, Cameroon, Vietnam, India, Ivory Coast, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Animal Production, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal Production, Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
456 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Brewer's Yeast.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Brewer's Yeast (HS Code 210220) in 2024

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RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States57,771,092 kg213,248,307 USD
2Norway21,940,438 kg117,088,015.09 USD
3United Kingdom22,474,638.734 kg77,611,893.298 USD
4Germany81,812,211.307 kg56,439,422.653 USD
5Netherlands15,770,286.966 kg53,000,873.113 USD
6Italy25,278,491 kg52,897,332.598 USD
7Japan14,334,785.621 kg47,145,610.508 USD
8Canada10,497,512.348 kg43,090,045.229 USD
9Chile9,079,493.67 kg40,178,839.337 USD
10Denmark5,693,915.627 kg35,555,351.449 USD

Brewer's Yeast Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDried (powder/flakes/tablets) or active yeast (industrial packs)
Industry PositionFood, beverage, and feed ingredient (fermentation input and/or nutritional yeast biomass)

Market

Brewer’s yeast refers to brewing-suitable Saccharomyces yeasts and, in commerce, often to dried/inactivated yeast biomass used as an ingredient or supplement. In customs statistics, brewer’s yeast-related trade is commonly captured under HS heading 2102 (yeasts), split into active yeasts (HS 210210) and inactive yeasts (HS 210220), with dried brewers’ yeast typically aligning with inactive yeast categories. UN Comtrade-derived 2024 trade rankings for HS 210220 show exports led by Brazil, China, the United States, and major EU producers (e.g., France and Germany), while imports are led by the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Market dynamics are shaped by fermentation-industry demand (brewing and bio/food processing), plus downstream use of inactivated yeast as a protein/B-vitamin-bearing ingredient in foods, supplements, and animal nutrition.
Major Producing Countries
  • BrazilLeading exporter in 2024 for HS 210220 (inactive yeasts/other dead single-cell microorganisms): ~US$200.6M export value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • ChinaMajor exporter in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$106.0M export value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • United StatesMajor exporter in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$84.3M export value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • FranceMajor exporter in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$81.6M export value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • GermanyMajor exporter in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$59.7M export value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
Major Exporting Countries
  • BrazilTop exporter in 2024 for HS 210220 (inactive yeasts/other dead single-cell microorganisms) by value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • ChinaTop-tier exporter in 2024 for HS 210220 by value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • United StatesTop-tier exporter in 2024 for HS 210220 by value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • FranceTop-tier exporter in 2024 for HS 210220 by value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • GermanyTop-tier exporter in 2024 for HS 210220 by value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLargest importer in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$213.2M import value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • NorwayMajor importer in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$117.1M import value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • United KingdomMajor importer in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$77.0M import value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • FranceMajor importer in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$67.3M import value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
  • GermanyMajor importer in 2024 for HS 210220: ~US$56.9M import value (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS).
Supply Calendar
  • Brazil:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndustrial fermentation and yeast biomass production are generally year-round; trade availability is less seasonal than crop commodities.
  • China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round industrial output; shipment timing depends on manufacturing schedules and logistics.
  • France/Germany (EU producers):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round industrial output; exports reflect downstream demand from food, beverage, and feed sectors.

Specification

Major VarietiesSaccharomyces cerevisiae (commonly referenced as baker’s/brewer’s yeast), Saccharomyces pastorianus (lager brewing yeast)
Physical Attributes
  • Typically sold as beige to tan powder or flakes when inactivated/dried; can also be supplied as active yeast for fermentation
  • Spent brewers’ yeast may carry bitter hop-derived notes unless washed/debittered for food uses
Compositional Metrics
  • Common buyer specifications reference moisture, protein, and microbiological criteria (e.g., total plate count, yeast/mold, pathogens where applicable)
  • Nutritional positioning frequently emphasizes B-complex vitamins for dried brewer’s yeast products
Grades
  • Food grade (inactivated/dried yeast biomass for foods and supplements)
  • Feed grade (animal nutrition applications)
  • Brewing/fermentation grade (active yeast where fermentative performance is required)
Packaging
  • Industrial multiwall paper or PE-lined bags (often 20–25 kg) and fiber/steel drums for bulk ingredient trade
  • Consumer packs (jars, pouches, tablets/capsules) in supplement channels (product-dependent)
ProcessingInactive yeast products are commonly produced by heat and/or pH inactivation, and may undergo early-stage autolysis depending on intended useDownstream processing may include washing and drying (e.g., spray/roller drying) to reach stable moisture for ambient shipment

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Yeast biomass generation (brewing byproduct and/or dedicated fermentation) → separation (centrifugation/filtration) → washing/debittering (as needed) → inactivation (for inactive products) → drying → milling/sieving → packaging → global distribution
  • For active brewing yeast trade: strain propagation → quality/contamination control → refrigerated or stabilized shipment to breweries (format-dependent)
Demand Drivers
  • Brewing and broader fermentation industries using Saccharomyces as an input organism
  • Food and supplement demand for inactivated yeast biomass as a protein/B-vitamin-positioned ingredient
  • Animal nutrition demand for yeast-derived functional ingredients (category-level driver; product-specific claims vary by grade)
Temperature
  • Dried/inactivated brewer’s yeast is typically shipped and stored ambient; moisture control is critical to prevent caking and quality degradation
  • Active yeast logistics can be temperature- and time-sensitive depending on format and viability targets
Shelf Life
  • Dried products generally have long shelf life when kept sealed, dry, and protected from humidity; shelf-life depends on moisture, packaging barrier properties, and target nutrient/quality retention

Risks

Food Safety HighBrewer’s yeast products (especially dried/inactivated biomass used in foods, supplements, or feed) face strict microbiological and contaminant compliance expectations; quality failures can trigger import refusals, recalls, or loss of customer approvals. Risks are amplified when sourcing from variable byproduct streams (spent yeast) without robust washing, inactivation, and QC controls.Use approved suppliers with validated kill-step/QC programs; require COAs for microbiological criteria and relevant contaminants; align specifications to destination-market regulations and customer standards.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory status and labeling expectations can vary by use-case (brewing input vs. food ingredient vs. dietary supplement vs. animal feed), creating documentation and claims-compliance risks in cross-border trade.Define intended use and claims early; maintain clear product identity dossiers (process description, intended use, labels) and verify compliance per target market segment.
Trade Classification MediumCustoms data and duties differ between active yeasts (HS 210210) and inactive yeasts (HS 210220), and HS 210220 can include other dead single-cell microorganisms beyond yeast; misclassification can lead to delays, unexpected tariffs, or regulatory scrutiny.Confirm activity status (active vs. inactivated), composition, and form; obtain binding tariff information where available and ensure consistent HS mapping across documents.
GMO Policy MediumWhere brewer’s yeast products derive from genetically modified yeasts, some jurisdictions require prior authorization and specific labeling; restricted acceptance can limit market access for certain applications.Maintain traceability and GMO status declarations; segregate non-GMO and GMO supply chains and align with destination-market approval and labeling rules.
Input Cost Volatility LowIndustrial yeast biomass costs can be sensitive to fermentation feedstocks and energy required for drying; price volatility can impact competitiveness for bulk ingredient trade.Use indexed contracts or multi-origin sourcing; optimize logistics and packaging to reduce delivered-cost exposure.
Sustainability
  • Circularity potential when valorizing spent brewer’s yeast streams from brewing into food/feed ingredients, reducing waste burdens
  • Energy and water use in fermentation, washing, and drying operations; wastewater management can be material at industrial scale

FAQ

Which HS codes are most relevant to brewer’s yeast in global trade data?Brewer’s yeast-related trade commonly sits under HS heading 2102 (yeasts). The HS system separates active yeasts (HS 210210) from inactive yeasts (HS 210220), and dried/inactivated brewer’s yeast products typically align with the inactive yeast category.
Which countries are leading exporters of the inactive yeast trade category that can include dried brewer’s yeast?In UN Comtrade-derived 2024 rankings for HS 210220 (inactive yeasts and related dead single-cell microorganisms), top exporters include Brazil, China, the United States, France, and Germany.
Which countries are major import markets for inactive yeast trade flows that can include dried brewer’s yeast?In UN Comtrade-derived 2024 rankings for HS 210220, major importers include the United States, Norway, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
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