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Casein Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Protein Pudding
Raw Materials
Curd
HS Code
350110
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Casein market coverage spans 105 countries.
  • 326 exporter companies and 441 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,572 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Casein

Analyze 1,572 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Casein.

Casein Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Casein to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Casein: Russia (-88.6%), Switzerland (+72.2%), Canada (-61.7%).

Casein Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Casein country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Casein transaction unit prices: Mexico (22.44 USD / kg), United States (11.12 USD / kg), China (8.87 USD / kg), Poland (8.61 USD / kg), Germany (8.50 USD / kg), 9 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Ireland-8.1%4267.37 USD / kg (491,930 kg)7.47 USD / kg (1,562,521 kg)7.11 USD / kg (1,006,671 kg)7.07 USD / kg (1,487,204 kg)7.01 USD / kg (4,744,166 kg)7.01 USD / kg (3,196,684 kg)
Netherlands-10.5%447.16 USD / kg (128,000 kg)- (-)7.11 USD / kg (151,300 kg)- (-)7.00 USD / kg (108,400 kg)7.72 USD / kg (59,632 kg)
New Zealand-12.8%2299.03 USD / kg (357,501.5 kg)8.25 USD / kg (839,690 kg)7.82 USD / kg (3,872,179 kg)7.56 USD / kg (2,415,530.98 kg)7.63 USD / kg (711,016.92 kg)7.17 USD / kg (562,577 kg)
France-13.2%1406.98 USD / kg (150,925 kg)7.32 USD / kg (303,465 kg)7.31 USD / kg (769,774 kg)7.19 USD / kg (982,999 kg)6.84 USD / kg (1,230,073 kg)6.72 USD / kg (798,272 kg)
Germany-14.8%818.56 USD / kg (227,797 kg)- (-)17.35 USD / kg (143,403.96 kg)8.55 USD / kg (150,425.16 kg)6.14 USD / kg (115,784.5 kg)8.50 USD / kg (118,516.75 kg)
United States-18.5%678.51 USD / kg (101,200.55 kg)7.86 USD / kg (217,980 kg)7.22 USD / kg (20,020.45 kg)8.68 USD / kg (59,905 kg)5.94 USD / kg (588,209 kg)11.12 USD / kg (6,597.88 kg)
India-51.9%406.83 USD / kg (52,100 kg)3.77 USD / kg (279,512.5 kg)6.73 USD / kg (146,768.12 kg)6.93 USD / kg (189,400 kg)3.32 USD / kg (20,000 kg)4.99 USD / kg (54,024.5 kg)
Poland+6.7%13- (-)8.64 USD / kg (6,000 kg)- (-)8.77 USD / kg (13,000 kg)- (-)8.61 USD / kg (3,000 kg)
Argentina-2.7%1888.08 USD / kg (197,000 kg)7.82 USD / kg (360,000 kg)7.86 USD / kg (779,000 kg)7.77 USD / kg (1,148,000 kg)6.72 USD / kg (2,043,040 kg)6.31 USD / kg (807,060 kg)
Ukraine-0.9%1476.18 USD / kg (18,375 kg)6.19 USD / kg (492,800 kg)6.09 USD / kg (713,700 kg)6.11 USD / kg (217,720 kg)6.07 USD / kg (145,000 kg)6.41 USD / kg (356,000 kg)
Casein Global Supply Chain Coverage
767 companies
326 exporters and 441 importers are mapped for Casein.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Casein, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Casein Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Casein Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

1 premium Casein suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
NAVIGAATOR LTD
Estonia
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Casein Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 326 total exporter companies in the Casein supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Casein Global Exporter Coverage
326 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Casein supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Casein opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Casein (HS Code 350110) in 2024

For Casein in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1New Zealand54,028,830 kg436,014,058.574 USD
2Ireland49,652,870 kg382,377,649.61 USD
3Netherlands10,519,311.52 kg82,826,647.085 USD
4Germany4,446,366 kg33,782,492.592 USD
5Poland2,944,311.303 kg21,920,636 USD
6India2,592,495.811 kg18,388,424.756 USD
7Spain1,548,423.61 kg13,477,083.003 USD
8Denmark981,186.405 kg11,324,057.4 USD
9Czechia904,301 kg7,413,349 USD
10Italy114,739.53 kg1,489,707.287 USD

Casein Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Casein Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Casein Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 441 total importer companies tracked for Casein. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mauritius)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
441 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Casein.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Casein buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Casein (HS Code 350110) in 2024

For Casein in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States38,216,200 kg308,446,750 USD
2Mexico15,497,500 kg123,231,547 USD
3Netherlands12,275,383.942 kg94,383,547.97 USD
4Germany10,972,864.306 kg77,633,008.969 USD
5Poland11,543,812.115 kg71,941,354 USD
6Italy7,848,839 kg58,079,535.364 USD
7South Korea3,577,571.842 kg30,769,191 USD
8Philippines4,086,050.78 kg28,705,651 USD
9Brazil3,016,423.723 kg25,278,346 USD
10Canada1,658,213.271 kg14,737,430.035 USD

Casein Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Casein origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry powder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient

Market

Casein is a milk-derived protein ingredient widely traded for use in sports nutrition supplements and high-protein food formulations. Global supply is anchored in major dairy-processing regions, with Europe, the United States, and New Zealand prominent in production and international trade. Trade flows commonly reference HS 3501 (casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives), and commercial differentiation is driven by product type (e.g., micellar casein vs. caseinates), functional performance, and buyer specifications (protein, ash/minerals, solubility, microbiological criteria). Prices and availability are closely linked to upstream milk/skim markets and dairy processing economics (energy, compliance, logistics).
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)supplement-led growth alongside broader high-protein food formulation demand
Major Producing Countries
  • United StatesLarge dairy-processing base supporting production of casein/caseinates for domestic use and trade.
  • GermanySignificant EU dairy processing capacity; casein and caseinate production present in the broader milk-ingredient sector.
  • FranceMajor dairy processor in Europe with milk-ingredient production, including casein derivatives.
  • NetherlandsMajor dairy-processing and trade hub in the EU; frequently active in trade flows for milk-derived ingredients.
  • New ZealandExport-oriented dairy sector; milk proteins are a key export category, including casein derivatives.
  • IrelandExport-oriented EU dairy producer; milk-ingredient manufacturing supports international shipments.
Major Exporting Countries
  • NetherlandsOften active in EU-origin dairy ingredient exports and re-exports; verify latest HS 3501 rankings via ITC/UN Comtrade.
  • FranceRegular exporter of dairy ingredients; casein derivatives traded under HS 3501.
  • GermanyExporter within the EU dairy ingredient complex; HS 3501 trade present.
  • New ZealandExport-led dairy ingredient supplier; casein derivatives are part of broader milk-protein exports.
  • United StatesExports casein derivatives depending on milk market conditions and processing economics.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesImports casein derivatives for food and supplement manufacturing; confirm latest HS 3501 import values via ITC/UN Comtrade.
  • ChinaLarge importer of dairy ingredients for food manufacturing; HS 3501 import flows commonly observed.
  • JapanImports specialized dairy ingredients, including casein derivatives, for food processing.
  • South KoreaImports milk protein ingredients for processed foods and sports nutrition manufacturing.

Specification

Major VarietiesMicellar casein, Acid casein, Rennet casein, Calcium caseinate, Sodium caseinate, Potassium caseinate
Physical Attributes
  • Off-white to cream-colored powder
  • Protein ingredient with characteristic dairy odor/flavor; neutrality depends on processing and ash/mineral profile
  • Caseinates are typically more soluble/dispersible than acid casein, depending on pH and formulation
Compositional Metrics
  • Protein content (as-is and dry basis) used as a primary commercial specification
  • Moisture and water activity limits to support shelf-life expectations for powders
  • Ash/minerals and calcium/sodium content (particularly for caseinates)
  • pH (in solution) and titratable acidity relevant to functionality
  • Microbiological criteria (e.g., total plate count; absence/testing for pathogens as required by buyers and regulators)
Grades
  • Food grade
  • Nutritional/supplement grade (buyer-defined, typically aligned with food-grade safety systems)
  • Industrial/technical grade (non-food applications in some markets; less common in supplement context)
Packaging
  • Multiwall paper bags with inner liner (commonly used for protein powders)
  • Bulk bags (FIBC) for industrial users where feasible
  • Sealed plastic-lined cartons or bags for smaller industrial packs depending on channel
ProcessingProtein fortification for powdered supplements and nutrition blendsEmulsification and stabilization in processed foods and beverage systems (caseinates in particular)Foaming and water-binding properties used in some food formulationsAllergen: milk (requires labeling and cross-contact controls in manufacturing)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Raw milk collection -> separation to skim milk -> pasteurization/standardization -> casein separation (acid/rennet or membrane route for micellar casein) -> washing/neutralization (as applicable) -> drying and milling -> blending/standardization -> packaging -> export and distribution to supplement/food manufacturers
Demand Drivers
  • Sports nutrition powders and blends requiring dairy-protein labeling and specific texture/mouthfeel performance
  • High-protein food formulation (bars, bakery, processed cheese/analogs) needing emulsification/stabilization
  • Ingredient substitution dynamics relative to whey proteins, milk powders, and plant proteins based on price and functionality
  • Buyer preference for audited food safety systems and consistent specification/COA performance
Temperature
  • Dry powder storage in cool, dry conditions to prevent caking and quality loss; protect from humidity
  • Temperature stability is generally strong relative to fresh dairy, but heat and moisture exposure can degrade functionality and sensory quality
Atmosphere Control
  • Moisture and oxygen barrier packaging can help preserve sensory and functional quality; inerting may be used by some suppliers depending on packaging format
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is typically measured in months under dry, sealed storage; exact duration depends on moisture specification, packaging barrier properties, and storage conditions
  • Rework and oxidation/off-flavor risks increase with poor humidity control or repeated opening in downstream handling

Risks

Milk Supply And Price Volatility HighCasein availability and pricing are tightly coupled to upstream milk/skim markets and dairy processing economics; climate variability, feed costs, energy costs, and herd health events can quickly shift milk allocation between fluid, powder, cheese, and protein ingredients, disrupting contracted volumes and spot availability.Use multi-origin qualified suppliers, contract with volume flexibility, and qualify alternative protein ingredients/formulations to reduce single-input dependency.
Food Safety And Allergen Control MediumAs a milk-derived ingredient, casein requires strict allergen labeling and cross-contact controls; microbiological and foreign-material controls are essential for downstream supplement and food manufacturers.Require robust HACCP-based programs, allergen management plans, and routine third-party audits aligned to GFSI-recognized schemes.
Food Fraud And Adulteration MediumHigh-protein ingredients can face economic adulteration risk; failures can cause regulatory action, recalls, and long-term buyer trust loss across international markets.Implement supplier approval, identity testing (protein/nitrogen methods and authenticity checks), and traceability with batch-level COAs and audit trails.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDiffering national requirements for dairy ingredients (labeling, compositional standards, allowable processing aids, and contaminant limits) can create shipment rejections or relabeling needs, especially for supplements marketed with protein claims.Align specifications to target-market regulations, maintain documentation readiness, and verify claim substantiation and labeling with local regulatory review.
Trade Policy And Market Access MediumTariff changes, sanitary controls, and shifting dairy trade policies can impact landed costs and supplier competitiveness, particularly for exporters reliant on a few destination markets.Monitor HS 3501 tariff schedules and SPS requirements; diversify destination markets and maintain alternate routings and customers.
Sustainability
  • Dairy methane and overall greenhouse-gas footprint scrutiny affecting buyer requirements and reporting across supply chains
  • Water and nutrient management (manure, runoff) linked to dairy production sustainability expectations
  • Energy intensity of dairy ingredient drying and processing affecting cost and emissions profiles
Labor & Social
  • Farm labor availability and working conditions in major dairy regions influencing production continuity and costs
  • Animal welfare expectations and auditing requirements affecting market access for some buyers

FAQ

What are the main forms of casein used in supplements and food manufacturing?Common traded forms include micellar casein, acid casein, and caseinates such as calcium or sodium caseinate. These forms are differentiated by how they are separated from milk and by functional performance like solubility and emulsification.
Why is casein trade sensitive to dairy market conditions?Casein supply and pricing track upstream milk and skim markets because the ingredient is produced from milk streams and competes with other dairy outputs like cheese and milk powders. When milk availability, processing costs, or allocation decisions change, casein volumes and prices can shift quickly.
What are the most important quality specifications buyers commonly request for casein?Buyers typically focus on protein content, moisture, ash/mineral profile (including calcium or sodium for caseinates), pH/solubility behavior, and microbiological criteria. Allergen controls and documented food safety systems are also central to supplier qualification.

Related Casein Product Categories

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Derived products: Protein Pudding
Raw materials: Curd
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