Dragees Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Chocolate Stones, Coffee Bean Dragees, Crispy Rice Dragees, Freeze Dried Fruit Chocolates, +3
HS Code
180690
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Dragees market coverage spans 142 countries.
  • 1,843 exporter companies and 2,566 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,284 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 3 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-06.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dragees

Analyze 1,284 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dragees.

Dragees Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dragees to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dragees: Lithuania (+145.7%), Ukraine (+95.2%), Uzbekistan (+90.1%).

Dragees Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-11, benchmark Dragees country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Dragees transaction unit prices: Lithuania (12.10 USD / kg), United States (9.35 USD / kg), Germany (6.38 USD / kg), India (3.03 USD / kg), Mexico (2.33 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
China+61.1%2401.96 USD / kg (38,578.02 kg)1.93 USD / kg (104,945.94 kg)1.78 USD / kg (11,423 kg)2.10 USD / kg (37,268 kg)4.93 USD / kg (5,235.16 kg)- (-)
India-9.0%1262.03 USD / kg (5,929.6 kg)3.38 USD / kg (8,454.8 kg)2.42 USD / kg (4,147.8 kg)2.32 USD / kg (25,548 kg)2.82 USD / kg (5,602 kg)3.03 USD / kg (3,393.2 kg)
Germany-16.6%4816.08 USD / kg (15,559.524 kg)14.93 USD / kg (8,329.896 kg)7.55 USD / kg (1,814 kg)10.30 USD / kg (623.004 kg)10.14 USD / kg (8,110 kg)6.38 USD / kg (443.08 kg)
Brazil-7.0%503.18 USD / kg (24,366.4 kg)3.01 USD / kg (18,996.99 kg)2.78 USD / kg (13,220.6 kg)2.80 USD / kg (3,996.05 kg)2.66 USD / kg (14,220 kg)- (-)
United States+13.0%1912.55 USD / kg (510 kg)9.31 USD / kg (7,322.05 kg)- (-)10.29 USD / kg (544.31 kg)8.21 USD / kg (1,102.23 kg)9.35 USD / kg (759.31 kg)
Indonesia+73.5%943.31 USD / kg (59,639.549 kg)6.03 USD / kg (48,490.49 kg)7.82 USD / kg (20,365.02 kg)3.25 USD / kg (139,979.53 kg)- (-)- (-)
Switzerland+17.6%22- (-)38.71 USD / kg (116.63 kg)2.87 USD / kg (2,434.608 kg)15.25 USD / kg (348.011 kg)- (-)- (-)
Mexico+12.8%566.19 USD / kg (8,111.58 kg)2.73 USD / kg (11,308.24 kg)11.07 USD / kg (12,500.01 kg)3.28 USD / kg (5,834.95 kg)2.60 USD / kg (7,272.55 kg)2.33 USD / kg (445.4 kg)
Lithuania+145.7%2612.40 USD / kg (846 kg)30.25 USD / kg (1,701.28 kg)6.92 USD / kg (1,733.01 kg)16.09 USD / kg (563.04 kg)12.11 USD / kg (718.56 kg)12.10 USD / kg (718.56 kg)
Turkiye+11.3%945.40 USD / kg (32,130.49 kg)6.47 USD / kg (57,782 kg)6.11 USD / kg (26,984.55 kg)5.68 USD / kg (54,991.68 kg)- (-)- (-)
Dragees Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,409 companies
1,843 exporters and 2,566 importers are mapped for Dragees.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Dragees, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Dragees Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,843 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dragees. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Dragees Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners

3 premium Dragees suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Antep Foods
Turkiye
Catalog
Food Manufacturing
UB Bio Ltd
New Zealand
Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
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AWC Commercial Brokers Ltd
Nigeria
Contact
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Dragees Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities

Compare 1 Dragees supplier listings by origin, Incoterms, minimum volume, and offer price to identify export-ready sourcing opportunities.
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Milk-Coated Almond Dragée
Origin Country: Turkiye
Negotiable

Dragees Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,843 total exporter companies in the Dragees supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 13
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Poland, Sweden, Finland, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Czechia, United States, Denmark
Supplying Products: Chewing Gum, Dragees, Jelly and Gummy Candy +5
(Luxembourg)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Trade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Ecuador, Philippines, United States, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, Mexico, Russia, India
Supplying Products: Chocolate Pralines, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Chocolate Truffles +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 52
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers, Online Retail And Fulfillment, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Libya, Palestine, United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom, Yemen, United States, Germany, Iraq
Supplying Products: Chocolate Biscuit Bars, Filled Biscuits & Cookies, Chocolate Wafers +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 62
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Azerbaijan, Yemen, Canada, Russia, United States, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Libya, Iraq
Supplying Products: Chocolate Wafers, Filled Biscuits & Cookies, Chocolate Cake +5
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, United States, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay
Supplying Products: Hard Candy, White Chocolate, Chewy Candy +5
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh, Mexico, Turkiye
Supplying Products: Cocoa Paste, Cocoa Butter, Pure Cocoa Powder +5
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Dragees Global Exporter Coverage
1,843 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dragees supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dragees (HS Code 180690) in 2024

For Dragees in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany365,983,735.789 kg2,853,886,551.444 USD
2Italy268,491,226 kg2,127,116,442.892 USD
3Poland216,723,663.527 kg1,842,966,990 USD
4Belgium149,414,439.01 kg1,308,253,798.94 USD
5United States180,959,095 kg1,186,985,812 USD
6Netherlands139,643,642 kg1,083,127,442.144 USD
7Canada132,285,958 kg858,243,926.31 USD
8United Kingdom72,618,630.383 kg671,266,508.245 USD
9Turkiye141,625,896 kg565,699,101 USD
10Mexico184,265,269 kg484,902,574 USD

Dragees Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Dragees Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

2,566 importer companies are mapped for Dragees demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Dragees Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 2,566 total importer companies tracked for Dragees. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Denmark)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Turkiye, United States
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Morocco, Kuwait, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Turkiye, Israel, United States, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Iraq
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Freight Forwarding And Intermodal, Others
Value Chain Roles: Turkiye
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Global Importer Coverage
2,566 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dragees.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dragees (HS Code 180690) in 2024

For Dragees in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States265,124,214.739 kg1,923,327,535 USD
2Germany187,584,108.996 kg1,503,878,425.302 USD
3Netherlands167,192,940 kg1,092,962,748.718 USD
4Canada97,189,673.763 kg739,598,844.152 USD
5Belgium81,791,184.571 kg544,318,003.995 USD
6Poland68,305,615.539 kg504,345,609 USD
7Italy42,558,849 kg340,751,968.434 USD
8Czechia45,485,739.789 kg327,634,466 USD
9Hong Kong28,036,441 kg291,012,007.196 USD
10Australia33,593,197.239 kg289,739,253.265 USD

Dragees Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dragees

Dragees Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Dragees wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Dragees wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (2.42 USD / kg).
Country2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Ukraine-1.96 USD / kg2.06 USD / kg1.80 USD / kg1.75 USD / kg2.42 USD / kg

Dragees Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Dragees wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Ukraine1.93 USD / kg0.50 USD / kg3.03 USD / kg-2.2%

Latest Dragees Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Dragees wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-10-01Дра** ********* * ** ******* ******** * ******* ****2.43 USD / kg
2026-10-01Дра** ********* ********* * ** ****** * ******* ****3.00 USD / kg
2026-10-01Дра** ********* ********* * ** ****** * ******* ****3.00 USD / kg
2026-09-01Дра** ********* ********* *** * ****** * ******* ****0.65 USD / kg
2026-08-01Дра** ********* *** * ******* ******** * ******* ****0.53 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable confectionery
Industry PositionFinished Consumer Product

Market

Dragees are shelf-stable confectionery pieces made by coating a center with sugar, chocolate, or glazing layers through panning and related finishing steps. Global production is concentrated in confectionery manufacturing hubs across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, with Brazil, Germany, Thailand, China, the United States, France, India, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico prominent in broad sugar-confectionery trade. Demand is driven by impulse snacking, gift assortments, and bakery decoration, while product quality depends on shell integrity, humidity control, and consistent coating operations. The category is exposed to ingredient cost swings and food-safety or labeling differences across markets.
Major Producing Countries
  • BrazilTop HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024 and a major confectionery manufacturing base
  • GermanyTop HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024 and a major EU confectionery manufacturing hub
  • ThailandMajor Asian confectionery exporter and manufacturing base
  • ChinaLarge-scale confectionery manufacturing base with strong export presence
  • United StatesLarge domestic confectionery manufacturing base and significant exporter
  • FranceEstablished confectionery manufacturing and export base
  • IndiaLarge domestic production base with export activity in sugar confectionery
  • NetherlandsMajor EU confectionery manufacturing and logistics hub
  • BelgiumStrong confectionery manufacturing base with export orientation
  • MexicoImportant regional confectionery manufacturing and export base
Major Exporting Countries
  • BrazilTop HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • GermanyTop HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • ThailandMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • ChinaMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • United StatesMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • FranceMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • IndiaMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • NetherlandsMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • BelgiumMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
  • MexicoMajor HS 17 exporter in Trade Map 2024
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLargest HS 17 import market in Trade Map 2023
  • ChinaMajor HS 17 import market in Trade Map 2023
  • IndonesiaLarge HS 17 import market in Trade Map 2023
  • GermanyMajor European HS 17 import market in Trade Map 2023
  • United KingdomMajor European HS 17 import market in Trade Map 2023
  • ItalyMajor European HS 17 import market in Trade Map 2023
  • SpainMajor European HS 17 import market in Trade Map 2023
  • CanadaSignificant import market for branded confectionery
  • South KoreaPremium and novelty confectionery import market
  • NetherlandsEU distribution and import hub

Specification

Major VarietiesSugar-coated dragees, Chocolate dragees, Nut dragees, Jelly dragees, Decorative confectionery dragees
Physical Attributes
  • Hard, glossy outer shell
  • Small spherical or oval pieces with uniform size sorting
  • Crisp coating over a center or inclusion
  • Finish sensitive to heat and humidity
Compositional Metrics
  • Low moisture finish
  • Uniform coating thickness
  • Piece-count and size calibration
  • Tempered chocolate stability for coated variants
Packaging
  • Retail pouches and jars
  • Bulk cartons for industrial bakery and decoration use
  • Gift boxes and assorted cartons
  • Foodservice tubs
ProcessingPanning and coatingTempering for chocolate-coated variantsPolishing and glazingSorting and size grading

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Ingredient sourcing -> center preparation or forming -> panning and coating -> tempering or glazing -> polishing and cooling -> sorting -> packaging -> retail, bakery, and gifting distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Impulse snacking
  • Seasonal gifting and festive assortments
  • Cake and dessert decoration
  • Premium novelty confectionery
Temperature
  • Cool, dry ambient storage and transit are preferred
  • Heat can soften shells or damage gloss
  • Chocolate-coated variants need careful temperature control to protect surface quality
Atmosphere Control
  • Low humidity is more important than modified-atmosphere handling for most dragees
  • Moisture pickup can cause sticking and shell softening
Shelf Life
  • Shelf stability is driven by shell integrity and moisture barrier performance
  • Sealed dragees store better than soft candy when kept dry and protected from heat

Risks

Commodity Input Volatility HighDragees depend on sugar and, in many variants, cocoa, nuts, dairy, and glazing materials; crop shocks, freight disruption, and ingredient price swings can compress margins quickly and force reformulation or pack-size changes.Use multi-origin sourcing, flexible formulations, and hedge key inputs where possible.
Food Safety and Allergen Control MediumChocolate- or nut-filled dragees often run on shared confectionery lines, so cross-contact and mislabeling risk is material across markets with strict allergen rules.Segregate lines, validate cleaning, and align labels to destination-market allergen rules.
Heat and Humidity Damage MediumHumidity can soften sugar shells and heat can damage glossy finishes or trigger bloom in chocolate-coated variants, reducing sellable quality in transit and retail.Use moisture-barrier packs and maintain cool, dry warehousing and transport.
Regulatory Compliance MediumColor additives, glazing agents, and confectionery labeling rules vary by destination market, so a formulation acceptable in one country may need changes elsewhere.Check additive permissions, labeling, and claim rules market by market before shipment.
Sustainability
  • Cocoa-linked dragee variants can inherit child-labor and deforestation scrutiny from cocoa supply chains
  • Palm oil or palm-kernel ingredients used in some coatings and fillings can add deforestation traceability requirements
  • Sugar and confectionery manufacturing are energy intensive, so plant efficiency and packaging design affect the footprint
Labor & Social
  • Child labor scrutiny in cocoa-linked supply chains used by chocolate-coated variants
  • Worker safety, hygiene, and repetitive-line ergonomics in coating, polishing, and packing operations

FAQ

What are dragees?Dragees are confectionery pieces made by coating a center with sugar, chocolate, or glaze. EU customs notes describe sugar-coated panned goods as dragee-type confectionery, and confectionery equipment suppliers describe the category as built through panning and tempering.
How are dragees made?They are typically produced by preparing the centers, building the shell through panning or coating, then glazing or tempering, cooling, polishing, sorting, and packaging.
Why do dragees need careful humidity control?Their sugar shells can soften or stick if exposed to moisture, and chocolate-coated versions can lose gloss or bloom if heat handling is poor.
Which countries are major exporters in the broader sugar-confectionery category that includes dragees?ITC Trade Map lists Brazil, Germany, Thailand, China, the United States, France, India, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico among the leading exporters for HS 1704 sugar confectionery.

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