Derived Products
Buffalo Milk Butter, Paneer Cheese
HS Code
040510
Last Updated
2026-07-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Buffalo Milk market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 27 exporter companies and 16 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 164 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 1; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-30.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Buffalo Milk
Analyze 164 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Buffalo Milk.
Buffalo Milk Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Buffalo Milk to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Buffalo Milk: India (-15.2%), Italy (+7.8%), France (+4.2%).
Buffalo Milk Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Buffalo Milk country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Buffalo Milk transaction unit prices: Italy (11.48 USD / kg), India (4.45 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | +7.8% | 102 | 11.36 USD / kg (725 kg) | 11.28 USD / kg (783.5 kg) | 11.22 USD / kg (485 kg) | 11.32 USD / kg (879.5 kg) | 11.32 USD / kg (810 kg) | 11.48 USD / kg (379.5 kg) | ||||||
| India | -15.2% | 51 | 6.85 USD / kg (1,500 kg) | 3.30 USD / kg (19,965.32 kg) | 1.08 USD / kg (15,450 kg) | 6.80 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | 4.94 USD / kg (11,280 kg) | 4.45 USD / kg (23,134 kg) | ||||||
| France | +4.2% | 6 | - (-) | 13.39 USD / kg (47.5 kg) | - (-) | 13.38 USD / kg (47.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Lithuania | +3.9% | 4 | 14.79 USD / kg (33.15 kg) | 14.78 USD / kg (27 kg) | - (-) | 14.79 USD / kg (76.05 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | 2.00 USD / kg (1,095 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Buffalo Milk Global Supply Chain Coverage
43 companies
27 exporters and 16 importers are mapped for Buffalo Milk.
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Buffalo Milk Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
27 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Buffalo Milk. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Buffalo Milk Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 27 total exporter companies in the Buffalo Milk supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Buffalo Milk, Standard Biscuits & Cookies, Breadsticks +1
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Buffalo Milk
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Buffalo Milk
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Buffalo Milk, Processed Butter, Ghee Butter +2
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Buffalo Milk, Concentrated Milk
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Mozzarella Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese +1
Buffalo Milk Global Exporter Coverage
27 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Buffalo Milk supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Buffalo Milk (HS Code 040510) in 2024
For Buffalo Milk in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 244,996,657.298 kg | 1,778,171,824.352 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 265,800,791 kg | 1,733,356,365.795 USD |
| 3 | New Zealand | 258,873,205 kg | 1,730,337,464.25 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 126,479,689 kg | 863,826,402.087 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 93,214,233.32 kg | 669,891,857.439 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 60,326,514 kg | 438,451,730.67 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 58,587,958.3 kg | 416,547,085 USD |
| 8 | Finland | 31,536,308 kg | 207,943,825.379 USD |
| 9 | United States | 31,324,976 kg | 206,139,934 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 29,210,729 kg | 168,746,613.564 USD |
Buffalo Milk Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Buffalo Milk Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
16 importer companies are mapped for Buffalo Milk demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Buffalo Milk Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Panama
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-24
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
16 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Buffalo Milk.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Buffalo Milk (HS Code 040510) in 2024
For Buffalo Milk in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 142,336,729.796 kg | 774,233,827.218 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 115,887,837.419 kg | 740,747,741.268 USD |
| 3 | United States | 84,749,862 kg | 729,549,223 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 60,398,172.13 kg | 395,976,511.662 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 50,212,583 kg | 354,891,439.437 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 40,062,405 kg | 261,322,023.896 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 31,611,973 kg | 210,098,558.828 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 31,863,001.06 kg | 209,460,660.071 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 32,244,661.45 kg | 199,221,518.944 USD |
| 10 | Czechia | 24,420,684.407 kg | 176,688,865 USD |
Buffalo Milk Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Buffalo Milk
Buffalo Milk Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Buffalo Milk wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Buffalo Milk wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (12.59 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 12.53 USD / kg | 12.42 USD / kg | 12.28 USD / kg | 12.41 USD / kg | 12.31 USD / kg | 12.59 USD / kg |
Buffalo Milk Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Buffalo Milk 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 | 12.44 USD / kg | 12.12 USD / kg | 12.79 USD / kg | +5.6% |
Latest Buffalo Milk Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 1 Buffalo Milk wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Сир ****** ********** ** ** ***** * ******* **** | 13.27 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormRaw (Liquid Milk)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupDairy (Milk)
Scientific NameBubalus bubalis
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Warm to hot climates; buffalo are more heat-stress sensitive than many cattle breeds without cooling
- Access to water for drinking and thermoregulation (e.g., shade, sprinklers, wallowing opportunities) is important in hot seasons
- Adequate forage and energy/protein supplementation to sustain lactation, especially in smallholder systems
Main VarietiesRiver buffalo (dairy-type), Swamp buffalo (dual-purpose)
Consumption Forms
- Boiled or pasteurized liquid milk
- Fermented dairy products (e.g., yogurt/curd and regional fermented milks)
- Butter oil/ghee and other high-fat dairy derivatives
- Cheeses made from buffalo milk (including premium mozzarella supply chains)
- Milk powder and other shelf-stable dairy ingredients (product-category dependent)
Grading Factors
- Fat and protein/total solids (processing yield and standardization)
- Microbiological quality indicators (hygiene and cold-chain performance)
- Residue compliance screening (e.g., antibiotic/veterinary drug residues) where regulated
- Physical adulteration checks (e.g., dilution) in collection systems with higher fraud risk
Market
Buffalo milk is a high-solids dairy raw material with global production heavily concentrated in South Asia, led by India and Pakistan, and additional sizeable output in countries such as China and Egypt. Because raw milk is highly perishable and tightly regulated, cross-border trade in buffalo milk itself is limited; international flows are more visible in processed buffalo-dairy products (e.g., cheeses, butter oil/ghee, and milk powders) that move under broader dairy trade categories. Demand is anchored in domestic fluid milk and traditional dairy consumption in major producing countries, with a notable niche pull from buffalo-milk cheese supply chains centered in Italy. Market dynamics are sensitive to feed availability and cost, heat stress and water constraints, animal health, and cold-chain/food-safety controls.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLargest global producer; production centered in smallholder and peri-urban dairy systems with buffalo a major milk species.
- PakistanMajor producer with strong domestic demand for high-fat milk and traditional dairy products.
- ChinaSignificant production in specific regions; buffalo milk is regionally important relative to national cow-milk volumes.
- EgyptNotable buffalo population supporting domestic dairy supply, particularly for higher-fat milk uses.
- ItalySmaller-volume producer globally but strategically important for buffalo-milk cheese value chains (e.g., Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO).
Specification
Major VarietiesRiver buffalo (dairy-type) milk, Swamp buffalo (dual-purpose) milk
Physical Attributes
- Typically whiter appearance than cow milk due to lower carotenoid pigments
- Higher viscosity/creaminess perception associated with higher total solids
- Higher fat content relative to many cow-milk streams, supporting butter oil/ghee and rich fermented products
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on fat and protein/total solids standardization for processing yields
- Raw-milk acceptance programs commonly include microbiological quality and indicators of udder health (e.g., somatic cell-related measures) where regulated
- Screening for antibiotic/veterinary drug residues is a common compliance requirement in formal dairy supply chains
Packaging
- Chilled bulk collection and transport in food-grade tanks/tankers for short-haul movement
- Food-grade cans/churns used in some smallholder collection systems (with elevated spoilage risk if chilling is delayed)
- When exported as a buffalo-milk-derived product, packaging commonly shifts to refrigerated retail packs (cheese) or multiwall/liner bags (powders) under broader dairy categories
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milking → filtration/initial handling → rapid chilling at farm or collection point → quality testing (composition and contaminants) → refrigerated transport → processing (pasteurization/standardization or conversion to cheese/butter oil/powder) → distribution
Demand Drivers
- Strong domestic fluid milk and fermented dairy consumption in South Asia and parts of the Middle East and North Africa
- Use in high-fat traditional dairy products (e.g., butter oil/ghee) and confectionery applications where higher solids are valued
- International demand for buffalo-milk cheeses, with Italy as a key value-chain anchor for premium mozzarella
Temperature
- Cold-chain continuity is critical because raw buffalo milk is highly perishable and supports rapid microbial growth if not promptly chilled
- Pasteurization (or equivalent validated heat treatment) is a primary control step for safety in formal markets
Shelf Life
- Raw buffalo milk has a short usable window without prompt chilling and hygienic handling; processing into pasteurized/UHT products or into cheese/powder materially extends distribution reach
Risks
Climate HighGlobal buffalo milk supply is highly concentrated in South Asia; heat waves, drought, and feed-crop volatility in major producing areas (notably India and Pakistan) can quickly tighten availability and raise costs for buffalo-milk-dependent value chains (e.g., high-fat dairy and specialty cheeses).For buyers of buffalo-milk-derived products, diversify sourcing across multiple origins where feasible, and prioritize suppliers investing in heat-abatement, water access, fodder reserves, and consistent cold-chain infrastructure.
Animal Health MediumTransboundary animal diseases (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease) and endemic issues such as mastitis can reduce yields, disrupt milk collection, and trigger movement controls that constrain supply to processors.Use suppliers with robust veterinary programs (vaccination where appropriate), biosecurity, and routine herd health monitoring; maintain contingency inventories for key buffalo-dairy inputs.
Food Safety MediumRaw milk is a high-risk food from a microbiological standpoint, and in informal supply chains there can be elevated risks of contamination, adulteration, and non-compliance with residue limits, creating trade and brand exposure when buffalo milk enters formal or export-linked processing.Require validated quality systems (testing for composition, residues, and microbiology), enforce hygienic collection and cold chain, and rely on Codex-aligned safety controls in processing.
Regulatory Compliance LowBuffalo milk and derived products can face identity, labeling, and compositional compliance challenges when traded under broader dairy categories (including risks of species substitution or undeclared blending).Implement identity preservation, supplier audits, and species verification/testing where economically justified, especially for premium buffalo-milk claims.
Sustainability
- Ruminant methane emissions and manure-management impacts are material sustainability issues for buffalo dairy systems
- Water and feed-resource pressures can intensify in major producing regions, affecting both production costs and environmental footprint
- Heat stress risk for dairy buffalo in hot seasons increases the need for water access and cooling/wallowing infrastructure
Labor & Social
- High reliance on smallholder and informal milk collection in major producing countries can increase vulnerability to price shocks and reduce access to formal quality and safety services
- Occupational safety and hygiene in milking, handling, and transport are recurring concerns where infrastructure and training are uneven
FAQ
Where is buffalo milk production most concentrated globally?Production is concentrated in South Asia—especially India and Pakistan—with additional significant production in countries such as China and Egypt. Italy is smaller in volume but important for premium buffalo-milk cheese supply chains.
Why is international trade in raw buffalo milk limited compared with processed buffalo-dairy products?Raw milk is highly perishable and requires a continuous cold chain plus strict sanitary controls, making long-distance cross-border movement difficult. As a result, buffalo milk is more commonly traded internationally after processing into products like cheese, butter oil/ghee, or powders that ship more reliably.
What are common commercial quality checks used when buying buffalo milk for processing?Buyers typically focus on composition (especially fat and protein/total solids for processing yields) and safety/quality controls such as microbiological status and screening for residues. Formal programs also use indicators linked to udder health and hygiene to manage consistency and risk.
Sources
Buffalo Milk Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, India, New Zealand, France, Netherlands, Pakistan, Germany, Belgium, Egypt, Ireland, Italy, United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, United Kingdom, Nepal, Peru, Ukraine, Denmark, Macao, Vietnam, Finland, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Portugal, Uruguay, Canada, Kuwait, Spain, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, South Korea, Czechia, Romania, Sweden, Austria, Japan, Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Uganda, Armenia, Bahrain, South Africa, Morocco, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Estonia, Greece, Turkiye, Costa Rica, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Latvia, Serbia, Bolivia, Switzerland, Paraguay, Honduras, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Cambodia, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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