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

Parent Product
Yeast
HS Code
210210
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Distiller's Yeast market coverage spans 133 countries.
  • 76 exporter companies and 98 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 255 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.

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

Analyze 255 supplier-linked transactions across the top 13 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Distiller's Yeast.

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

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Top YoY shifts for Distiller's Yeast: Japan (-96.1%), Belgium (+75.1%), Italy (-64.6%).

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

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In 2026-02, countries with visible Distiller's Yeast transaction unit prices: Belgium (80.82 USD / kg), United States (73.43 USD / kg), United Kingdom (11.93 USD / kg), China (3.98 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
Belgium+75.1%16- (-)67.47 USD / kg (50 kg)- (-)75.14 USD / kg (91.748 kg)- (-)80.82 USD / kg (190 kg)
United States+47.2%1425.90 USD / kg (41,002.35 kg)- (-)53.72 USD / kg (41,510 kg)- (-)- (-)73.43 USD / kg (20.7 kg)
China+4.3%1554.11 USD / kg (642,982 kg)- (-)- (-)3.42 USD / kg (352,300 kg)- (-)3.98 USD / kg (221,087 kg)
Mexico-5.8%9- (-)3.03 USD / kg (39,600 kg)- (-)3.77 USD / kg (103,600 kg)- (-)- (-)
United Kingdom-4- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)11.93 USD / kg (8,002.5 kg)
France+27.9%4108.16 USD / kg (20 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Indonesia-144.10 USD / kg (32,010 kg)6.61 USD / kg (21,670 kg)3.80 USD / kg (30 kg)- (-)6.61 USD / kg (21,670 kg)- (-)
India-30.2%139.06 USD / kg (5,050 kg)1.11 USD / kg (3,662.25 kg)9.15 USD / kg (5,600 kg)- (-)10.58 USD / kg (4,000 kg)- (-)
Germany-29.5%7- (-)- (-)16.05 USD / kg (2,900 kg)16.05 USD / kg (3,800 kg)16.05 USD / kg (700 kg)- (-)
Canada-4- (-)- (-)- (-)27.70 USD / kg (6,440 kg)- (-)- (-)
Distiller's Yeast Global Supply Chain Coverage
174 companies
76 exporters and 98 importers are mapped for Distiller's Yeast.
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Distiller's Yeast Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

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

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(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Yeast, Distiller's Yeast
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
(Hungary)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Distiller's Yeast Global Exporter Coverage
76 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Distiller's Yeast (HS Code 210210) in 2024

For Distiller's Yeast in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Turkiye99,487,340 kg245,843,539 USD
2Canada70,031,839.549 kg186,188,550.371 USD
3Mexico401,191,018 kg105,390,502 USD
4Egypt28,866,105.418 kg99,990,799.388 USD
5Belgium16,181,604.499 kg95,648,105.422 USD
6Italy39,865,278 kg89,850,517.692 USD
7Germany71,357,738.16 kg89,212,469.911 USD
8Denmark8,330,521.624 kg64,970,582.551 USD
9Poland26,231,803.416 kg39,557,256 USD
10Ukraine41,123,892.3 kg38,765,890.17 USD

Distiller's Yeast Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

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

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(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Ecuador, United States
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Moldova, Estonia, Serbia, Latvia
(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-11
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
98 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Distiller's Yeast.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Distiller's Yeast (HS Code 210210) in 2024

For Distiller's Yeast in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States105,689,512 kg355,148,220 USD
2Germany50,310,596.661 kg79,921,770.642 USD
3Brazil25,679,314.2 kg62,830,909 USD
4United Kingdom25,481,116.432 kg61,566,242.693 USD
5Poland94,057,839.726 kg55,538,925 USD
6Italy9,706,815.676 kg45,616,412.521 USD
7India10,408,709 kg36,142,640.516 USD
8Philippines13,408,089.42 kg35,994,397 USD
9Belgium15,101,388.628 kg35,313,676.676 USD
10Denmark8,004,674.166 kg34,976,022.603 USD

Distiller's Yeast Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormActive (typically dry granules; sometimes liquid/cream)
Industry PositionIndustrial Fermentation Input

Market

Distiller’s yeast is a specialized active yeast input used to convert sugars into ethanol in fuel-ethanol plants and beverage-spirit distilleries, with products commonly supplied as active dry yeast for stability and ease of transport. In trade statistics, shipments are typically captured under the broader customs category for yeasts (e.g., HS heading 2102 and HS 210210 for active yeasts), meaning distiller’s yeast is usually not separable from other active yeast uses in public trade data. UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries for HS 210210 indicate a globally traded market with export capacity concentrated in a limited set of manufacturing origins (notably China and several major producers in Europe and North America). Buyers tend to differentiate suppliers by strain performance under stress (temperature, ethanol, osmotic pressure), reliability of fermentation outcomes, and quality assurance controls to avoid contamination-related production losses.
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaMajor industrial yeast manufacturing base; leading exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category for active yeast trade).
  • TurkiyeSignificant exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • CanadaSignificant exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • FranceSignificant exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • GermanyLarge producer and trader within Europe; appears among notable exporters in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries for HS 210210 (proxy category).
  • EgyptNotable exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
Major Exporting Countries
  • ChinaLeading exporter of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries; includes active yeast products used across baking, brewing, and distilling applications.
  • TurkiyeAmong top exporters of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • CanadaAmong top exporters of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • FranceAmong top exporters of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • GermanyAmong notable exporters of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLarge importer of HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category); distilleries and ethanol plants also source domestically and regionally.
  • PhilippinesAmong the largest importers from China for HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • IndiaAmong the largest importers from China for HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • BrazilAmong the largest importers from China for HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).
  • IndonesiaAmong the largest importers from China for HS 210210 active yeasts in UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries (proxy category).

Specification

Major VarietiesSaccharomyces cerevisiae (distillers strains; active dry yeast formats)
Physical Attributes
  • Typically supplied as active dry yeast (ADY) granules or instant-type dry yeast for ease of dosing
  • Concentrated viable biomass intended for rapid fermentation start and robust kinetics under distillery conditions
Compositional Metrics
  • Viable cell count/viability as stated on certificate of analysis (COA)
  • Moisture content (stability during storage and shipping)
  • Microbiological purity (limits for bacterial contamination and wild yeast)
Packaging
  • Multi-layer foil vacuum packs or nitrogen-flushed packs for active dry yeast
  • Industrial multi-wall bags and bulk cartons for high-volume users
  • Liquid/cream yeast formats (where used) typically shipped in refrigerated containers or totes
ProcessingStrain selection focuses on tolerance to ethanol, temperature, osmotic stress, and low pH conditions typical of distillery fermentationsPerformance is evaluated by fermentation speed, attenuation completeness, and congener/by-product profile (especially for beverage spirits)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Strain selection and propagation -> industrial fermentation -> biomass separation -> drying (for ADY) -> packaging -> distribution to distilleries/ethanol plants -> rehydration and pitching into fermenters
Demand Drivers
  • Fuel ethanol production demand and mandated blending programs (where applicable)
  • Spirits production scale and premiumization (where congener control and consistency matter)
  • Operational push toward high-gravity and high-throughput fermentations requiring stress-tolerant yeast
Temperature
  • Active dry yeast is sensitive to heat and moisture; cool, dry storage helps preserve viability in transit and warehousing
  • Liquid/cream yeast formats (where used) typically require refrigerated logistics to maintain viability
Shelf Life
  • Active dry yeast is commonly used in international supply because it is a concentrated, stable format compared with fresh/liquid yeast options
  • Shelf-life outcomes depend heavily on storage temperature, humidity exposure, and packaging integrity

Risks

Microbiological Contamination HighDistiller’s yeast performance and trade reliability can be disrupted by microbial contamination (e.g., bacterial contamination) or inconsistent viability, which can cause stuck/slow fermentations, reduced ethanol yields, and significant downtime in ethanol and spirits plants; contaminated or out-of-spec shipments also increase the risk of customer rejection and reputational damage for suppliers.Require batch-level COAs (viability and microbiological purity), audit supplier QA systems, and implement robust hygiene/clean-in-place controls at the fermentation site; qualify multiple suppliers/strains for operational resilience.
Supply Concentration MediumPublic trade summaries for the active-yeast HS category show meaningful export concentration in a limited set of origins, raising vulnerability to localized production outages, trade disruptions, or logistics constraints affecting global availability and lead times.Dual-source across distinct manufacturing regions and maintain safety-stock policies for critical fermentation campaigns.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCross-border movements of live microbial products can face regulatory and documentation hurdles (e.g., customs classification disputes, biosafety/food-feed compliance expectations, and GMO/non-GMO documentation), increasing clearance times and the risk of shipment delays.Align product documentation to destination requirements (classification, labeling, safety data, strain identity) and pre-clear with importers/brokers for key markets.
Input Cost Volatility MediumManufacturing economics can be affected by volatility in key inputs such as sugar/starch-derived fermentation substrates and energy costs (notably for drying and utilities), which can tighten supply or increase prices for active dry yeast formats.Use contractual frameworks with indexed inputs where possible and diversify suppliers with different feedstock/energy exposure.
Sustainability
  • Energy intensity and associated emissions for industrial fermentation operations and drying steps (for active dry yeast)
  • Wastewater/effluent management from fermentation and downstream separation processes
  • Upstream feedstock footprint (commonly sugar- and starch-derived substrates such as molasses or syrup streams) influencing overall ESG profiles

FAQ

Is distiller’s yeast visible as a separate category in global trade data?Usually not. Public customs-trade statistics typically capture shipments under broader yeast categories (for example HS heading 2102 and HS 210210 for “active yeasts”), so distiller’s yeast is generally pooled with other active yeast uses in datasets such as UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries.
Which countries are major exporters in the active-yeast trade category used as a proxy for distiller’s yeast trade?UN Comtrade-derived WITS summaries for HS 210210 list China among the leading exporters, with other major exporting origins including Turkey, Canada, and key European producers such as France and Germany (noting that this HS category covers active yeasts broadly, not only distilling strains).
Why is active dry yeast commonly used for distilling applications in international supply?Distilling yeasts are often supplied as active dry yeast because it is a highly concentrated and stable format that is easier to ship and store than fresh or liquid yeast. Product ranges marketed for distilling applications (e.g., Lallemand Distilling’s DistilaMax™ yeasts) are explicitly offered as active dry yeast designed for beverage alcohol fermentations.

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