Sub Product
Artisan Brie Cheese, Double Cream Brie Cheese, French Brie Cheese, Triple Cream Brie Cheese
Raw Materials
Cow Milk
HS Code
040690
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Brie Cheese market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 179 exporter companies and 172 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 3,356 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Brie Cheese
Analyze 3,356 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Brie Cheese.
Brie Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Brie Cheese to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Brie Cheese: Belgium (+11093.6%), United Arab Emirates (+170.3%), France (+26.3%).
Brie Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Brie Cheese country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Brie Cheese transaction unit prices: Hong Kong (16.09 USD / kg), Netherlands (14.64 USD / kg), Spain (14.17 USD / kg), South Africa (14.11 USD / kg), Estonia (13.87 USD / kg), 10 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | +26.3% | 2,331 | 12.58 USD / kg (148,761.899 kg) | 11.65 USD / kg (304,390.964 kg) | 10.04 USD / kg (268,345.618 kg) | 9.85 USD / kg (282,779.021 kg) | 9.04 USD / kg (309,009.779 kg) | 8.62 USD / kg (354,601.87 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | +9.9% | 268 | 13.18 USD / kg (15,609 kg) | 12.57 USD / kg (32,922.5 kg) | 14.22 USD / kg (20,415.38 kg) | 12.16 USD / kg (43,235.07 kg) | 13.07 USD / kg (23,883.12 kg) | 12.86 USD / kg (30,142.18 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +17.9% | 210 | 11.42 USD / kg (12,683.57 kg) | 11.73 USD / kg (9,749.53 kg) | 11.84 USD / kg (15,642.327 kg) | 10.43 USD / kg (25,535.378 kg) | 11.80 USD / kg (23,579.857 kg) | 12.89 USD / kg (18,957.113 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +18.7% | 91 | 11.17 USD / kg (7,200 kg) | 10.29 USD / kg (4,866.187 kg) | 9.93 USD / kg (19,974.053 kg) | 10.46 USD / kg (50,086.122 kg) | 9.99 USD / kg (22,911.656 kg) | 9.07 USD / kg (45,444.112 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | -15.0% | 90 | 8.42 USD / kg (505 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (517.5 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (571.25 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (517.5 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (652.5 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (601.75 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +11093.6% | 38 | - (-) | 12.19 USD / kg (7,200 kg) | 12.26 USD / kg (10,660 kg) | 12.64 USD / kg (17,864 kg) | 12.77 USD / kg (100 kg) | 12.83 USD / kg (15,327.005 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +2.5% | 31 | 13.26 USD / kg (14,904 kg) | 15.15 USD / kg (158.73 kg) | 12.54 USD / kg (4,320 kg) | 11.98 USD / kg (3,964.205 kg) | 13.94 USD / kg (3,600 kg) | 14.64 USD / kg (5,407.135 kg) | ||||||
| Sweden | +0.0% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 13.49 USD / kg (180 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -9.3% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.13 USD / kg (320 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +25.1% | 18 | - (-) | 13.89 USD / kg (1.8 kg) | 13.53 USD / kg (6.432 kg) | 13.63 USD / kg (9.98 kg) | 13.76 USD / kg (10.68 kg) | 14.11 USD / kg (11.4 kg) |
Brie Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
351 companies
179 exporters and 172 importers are mapped for Brie Cheese.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Brie Cheese, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Brie Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
179 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Brie Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Brie Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 179 total exporter companies in the Brie Cheese supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Brie Cheese, Feta Cheese, Curd Cheese +2
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Air TransportLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
Exporting Countries: Panama
Supplying Products: Brie Cheese
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Brie Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
179 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Brie Cheese supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Brie Cheese opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Brie Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Brie Cheese in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 737,774,138.112 kg | 4,211,116,497.527 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 217,024,720 kg | 2,609,661,122.166 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 417,419,804 kg | 2,222,965,223.524 USD |
| 4 | Ireland | 247,445,587.313 kg | 1,223,545,693.976 USD |
| 5 | Greece | 122,656,101 kg | 1,038,059,425.26 USD |
| 6 | United States | 207,838,543 kg | 1,011,187,018 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 153,793,228.112 kg | 835,721,785.979 USD |
| 8 | New Zealand | 190,258,902 kg | 835,285,954.083 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 125,057,873.196 kg | 776,890,017.793 USD |
| 10 | Switzerland | 58,265,847.154 kg | 723,115,600.317 USD |
Brie Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Brie Cheese exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Brie Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
172 importer companies are mapped for Brie Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Brie Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 172 total importer companies tracked for Brie Cheese. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-24
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
172 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Brie Cheese.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Brie Cheese buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Brie Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Brie Cheese in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 658,577,513.513 kg | 4,538,749,778.826 USD |
| 2 | United States | 178,906,040 kg | 1,739,637,367 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 297,408,611.598 kg | 1,599,338,980.795 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 193,337,480.082 kg | 1,354,394,600.133 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 211,969,819.717 kg | 1,243,683,094.066 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 229,704,270.691 kg | 1,117,060,884.598 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 169,667,027 kg | 807,930,850.88 USD |
| 8 | Mexico | 128,840,000.239 kg | 655,432,899 USD |
| 9 | Greece | 120,254,871 kg | 616,495,637.156 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 106,892,643.532 kg | 580,636,401.796 USD |
Brie Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Brie Cheese origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Brie Cheese
Brie Cheese Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Brie Cheese wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Brie Cheese wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (4.17 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2.75 USD / kg | 2.80 USD / kg | 2.78 USD / kg | 3.26 USD / kg | 3.15 USD / kg | 4.17 USD / kg |
Brie Cheese Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Brie Cheese wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 3.24 USD / kg | 1.08 USD / kg | 10.57 USD / kg | +19.0% |
Latest Brie Cheese Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Brie Cheese wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Брі**** ********* ******** *** * ***** * ******* **** | 2.42 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Брі ******* *** ** ***** * ******* **** | 3.55 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Брі**** ******** ******** *** * ***** * ******* **** | 2.42 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Брі ******* * *** ***** * ******* **** | 10.76 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Брі *** ******* ********* ****** ****** ***** * ******* **** | 1.33 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormChilled
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Brie is a soft-ripened (bloomy rind) cow’s-milk cheese category whose premium identity is strongly anchored in France, including protected-origin variants such as Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun. In global trade it typically moves as a refrigerated, short-shelf-life specialty dairy product, with quality highly dependent on cold-chain control and ripening stage management. “Brie-style” cheeses are also manufactured outside France, making the market a mix of protected-origin artisanal products and industrial, pasteurized-milk equivalents. Food-safety controls (notably Listeria management in ready-to-eat soft cheeses) and labeling/standards compliance shape access to high-value retail and foodservice channels.
Specification
Major VarietiesBrie de Meaux (PDO/AOP), Brie de Melun (PDO/AOP), Brie-style soft-ripened cow’s-milk cheese (pasteurized or thermized milk, non-PDO)
Physical Attributes
- Bloomy white rind formed by surface molds (bloomy rind / white mold style)
- Soft, creamy paste that becomes runnier toward full ripeness
- Flavor shifts from milky/mushroom notes to stronger ammoniated notes as ripening advances
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture and fat in dry matter (FDM) are commonly specified by buyers for soft cheeses
- Salt content and pH are monitored as key safety and texture parameters during ripening
Grades
- Protected origin designations where applicable (e.g., EU PDO/AOP for specified brie cheeses)
- Pasteurized vs. raw/thermized milk declaration where required by destination-market rules
- Retail specifications commonly include wheel/wedge size, rind integrity, and ripeness at delivery
Packaging
- Whole wheels and pre-cut wedges for retail and foodservice
- Breathable wraps/papers and cartons designed to manage humidity and protect the rind
- Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) used for some retail wedge formats to manage spoilage and handling
ProcessingSurface-ripened cheese requiring controlled ripening conditions; product continues to mature throughout distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection and standardization -> (optional) pasteurization/thermization -> starter culture and rennet addition -> curd formation -> ladling/molding and drainage -> salting -> surface inoculation/encouragement of rind flora -> ripening/affinage -> packaging -> refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- Premiumization in dairy and growth of specialty-cheese assortments in modern retail
- Foodservice demand for soft cheeses in bakery, salads, sandwiches, and cheese boards
- Consumer interest in origin-labeled and traditional-style cheeses (PDO/AOP and comparable schemes)
Temperature
- Refrigerated transport and storage are required; temperature abuse accelerates ripening, shortens remaining shelf life, and elevates spoilage and safety risk
Atmosphere Control
- Packaging atmosphere and permeability must balance oxygen and humidity needs of the rind with mold/yeast control; some retail formats use MAP, while traditional formats rely on breathable wraps
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly ripeness-dependent; brie can arrive firm and continue softening through distribution, making inventory rotation and ripening-stage alignment critical
Risks
Food Safety HighSoft, ready-to-eat cheeses are a recurrent focus for Listeria monocytogenes control; contamination events can trigger rapid recalls, import rejections, and severe brand damage, especially because the product is consumed without a kill step.Use validated lethality or milk-treatment controls where applicable, implement robust environmental monitoring for Listeria in ripening/packing areas, strengthen sanitation and hygienic zoning, and manage shelf-life and cold-chain integrity to limit growth.
Cold Chain MediumBrie quality and remaining shelf life are highly sensitive to time-temperature history; deviations during transport or retail handling can cause over-ripening, rind breakdown, off-flavors, and higher shrink.Define shipping temperatures and ripeness-at-dispatch specifications, use continuous temperature monitoring, and align distribution lead times with target ripening stage at point of sale.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRules for raw-milk vs. pasteurized-milk cheeses, microbiological criteria, and labeling (origin/protected names) vary by destination market and can constrain market access for certain brie styles.Maintain destination-specific compliance dossiers (process, microbiological plan, labeling), and verify protected-name usage (PDO/AOP) and documentation before export.
Input Price Volatility MediumMilk supply tightness and price volatility can materially affect brie production costs and margins, particularly for producers tied to higher-quality milk specifications.Use milk-supply contracts where feasible, diversify sourcing within compliance constraints, and adjust SKU mix (wheel vs. wedge, premium vs. mainstream) to manage margin exposure.
Sustainability
- Dairy greenhouse-gas footprint (enteric methane) and pressure for verified on-farm emissions reductions
- Manure management and nutrient runoff risks associated with dairy supply chains
- Energy use for refrigeration across manufacturing, storage, and international logistics
- Packaging waste and recyclability challenges for multi-material cheese packaging formats
Labor & Social
- Dairy farm labor conditions and reliance on seasonal or migrant labor in some producing regions
- Animal welfare scrutiny (housing, transport, and audit expectations) increasingly tied to customer requirements
FAQ
Why is Listeria control treated as a top risk for brie in global trade?Brie is a soft, ready-to-eat cheese that is often eaten without further cooking, so Listeria contamination can directly affect consumers and can lead to rapid recalls and import rejections. This is why buyers and regulators emphasize strong hygiene controls, environmental monitoring, and strict cold-chain management.
What is the difference between Brie de Meaux/Brie de Melun and generic “brie-style” cheese?Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun are protected-origin cheeses with defined specifications under official designation systems, while “brie-style” typically refers to similar soft-ripened cheeses made outside those protected-origin rules. In trade, the protected-origin products compete mainly as premium specialty cheeses, while brie-style products often compete on price and consistent industrial supply.
What storage and logistics conditions matter most for brie quality?Brie needs continuous refrigeration and careful handling because it keeps ripening during distribution. Temperature abuse can accelerate softening and cause rind breakdown or off-flavors, so aligning shipping time, target ripeness at delivery, and cold-chain monitoring is central to preserving sellable shelf life.
Sources
Brie Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Brie Cheese market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Poland, Ireland, Spain, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, China, Panama, Switzerland, Greece, Lithuania, Sweden, Turkiye, Philippines, South Africa, Austria, Croatia, Finland, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Brazil, Peru, Czechia, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, India, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, Nicaragua, Hungary, Latvia, Vietnam, South Korea, Argentina, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Costa Rica, Morocco, Uruguay, Egypt, Jordan, Ukraine, Slovenia, Ecuador, Kuwait, Norway, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominican Republic, Israel, Indonesia, Malaysia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Singapore, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Related Brie Cheese Product Categories
Browse parent, sub, derived, and raw-material product market pages related to Brie Cheese.
Raw materials: Cow Milk
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.