Brewer's Yeast Suppliers & Prices in Japan — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Yeast
HS Code
210220
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Brewer's Yeast Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Brewer's Yeast in Japan (HS Code 210220)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 547,083 | 8,734,711 USD |
| 2023 | 538,645 | 9,847,096 USD |
| 2022 | 605,336 | 11,893,255 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Brewer's Yeast Exports from Japan (HS Code 210220) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Brewer's Yeast exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 40,071 | 3,555,388.297 USD |
| 2 | Vietnam | 81,832 | 1,104,651.373 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 193,930 | 721,309.791 USD |
| 4 | China | 44,583 | 560,910.82 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 41,772 | 556,966.746 USD |
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Brewer's Yeast Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
4 import partner companies are tracked for Brewer's Yeast in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Brewer's Yeast in Japan
1 sampled Brewer's Yeast import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Brewer's Yeast sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-19: 1.14 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | Bee* ***** ***** * ***** ******** ****** *** **** ****** ***** ******** * *** ****** **** ** *** ********* *** ********** ** ****** ************ | 1.14 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Brewer's Yeast Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
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(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthersTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsRetail
Japan Import Partner Coverage
4 companies
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Brewer's Yeast in Japan (HS Code 210220)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,334,786 | 47,145,611 USD |
| 2023 | 14,589,253 | 45,979,391 USD |
| 2022 | 14,451,232 | 45,900,990 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Brewer's Yeast to Japan (HS Code 210220) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Brewer's Yeast to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 2,883,190 | 13,013,325.266 USD |
| 2 | United States | 614,566 | 9,142,100.501 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 322,650 | 5,089,091.557 USD |
| 4 | Brazil | 4,003,500 | 3,207,325.372 USD |
| 5 | Vietnam | 2,466,220 | 2,456,524.209 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDried (powder/flakes)
Industry PositionFermentation-Derived Food/Feed Ingredient
Market
Brewer’s yeast in Japan is supplied mainly through the domestic brewing sector as a fermentation-derived material that can be processed into dried yeast for food, supplement, and feed applications. Japan is therefore a domestic production market with supplemental imports used mainly when buyers require specific yeast specifications, processing formats, or consistent industrial supply. Imports face a compliance-driven market entry environment shaped by Japan’s food import notification and inspection regime, and by labeling/allergen requirements when sold as food products. Buyer requirements commonly distinguish food-grade versus feed-grade uses and emphasize consistent microbiological and moisture specifications.
Market RoleDomestic production market with supplemental imports
Domestic RoleUpcycled fermentation-derived ingredient used in dietary supplements/functional foods, food manufacturing (yeast-derived ingredients), and animal feed
SeasonalityGenerally year-round availability because supply is tied to continuous brewery and fermentation operations rather than seasonal agriculture.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Dried powder or flakes with tan to light-brown appearance (format depends on processing and end use)
- Low moisture, free-flowing condition expected for bulk handling; caking risk if moisture barrier is inadequate
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture specification (shelf-life and caking control)
- Microbiological criteria (pathogen absence and total counts appropriate to intended use)
- Allergen and cross-contact statement where brewing inputs (e.g., cereals) or shared lines are relevant
- Contaminant screening expectations (e.g., heavy metals) depending on buyer and application
Grades
- Food grade (inactive dried yeast for food/supplement use)
- Feed grade (dried yeast for animal feed applications)
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier lined bags or cartons for bulk distribution
- Smaller consumer packs for retail supplements (channel-dependent)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Brewery fermentation → yeast separation/recovery → washing → inactivation (as specified) → drying → milling/sieving → packaging → domestic distribution and/or importer distribution
Temperature
- Inactive dried brewer’s yeast is typically shipped and stored as a dry ambient product with humidity control
- If shipped as live yeast (application-specific), cold-chain handling may be required to preserve viability
Atmosphere Control
- Moisture control (barrier packaging, container humidity management) is a primary quality driver for dried yeast
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life and usability are highly sensitive to moisture pickup leading to clumping/caking and quality degradation
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with Japan’s food import requirements (including documentation, inspection outcomes, and food-safety compliance for fermentation-derived ingredients) can result in shipment detention, re-testing, rejection, or costly delays at entry for brewer’s yeast intended for food/supplement use.Align product specification and documentation to intended use (food vs feed), prepare importer-ready dossiers (composition, process description, microbiological criteria, contaminant controls), and follow MHLW imported foods guidance and importer compliance checklists before shipment.
Food Safety MediumBrewer’s yeast supply chains can face risks from microbiological nonconformance and from unintended cross-contact or allergen disclosure gaps depending on brewing inputs and shared manufacturing lines.Implement a buyer-agreed testing plan (microbiology, moisture, contaminants as relevant) and provide allergen/cross-contact statements and traceability records suitable for Japanese buyers.
Logistics MediumDried yeast quality is sensitive to moisture uptake during ocean freight and storage, increasing caking risk and potentially degrading usability and customer acceptance.Use moisture-barrier packaging, container desiccants/humidity control where appropriate, and verify shelf-life performance under expected Japan-bound shipping conditions.
Quality MediumBatch-to-batch variability can be elevated when brewer’s yeast is sourced from byproduct streams tied to brewery operations, potentially impacting functional performance and customer specifications.Qualify suppliers with defined process controls (inactivation/drying parameters), set tight acceptance specs, and use consistent blending/standardization where feasible.
Sustainability
- Circular-economy positioning via upcycling brewer’s yeast from brewing byproduct streams into food/feed ingredients
- Environmental management themes can include wastewater treatment and energy use in drying (supplier-dependent)
Standards
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- HACCP-based food safety management
FAQ
What is the main deal-breaker risk when importing brewer’s yeast into Japan for food or supplement use?The most critical risk is non-compliance with Japan’s food import requirements, which can lead to inspection delays or rejection at entry. This record highlights the need to align documentation and product specifications with Japan’s imported foods framework overseen by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).
What documents are typically needed to clear brewer’s yeast imports into Japan when intended for food use?Core documents commonly include a commercial invoice, a transport document (bill of lading or air waybill), a customs import declaration, and the food import notification/documentation required under Japan’s imported foods framework. This record references Japan Customs and MHLW as the key authorities for these steps.
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