Parent Product
Tofu
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Firm Tofu market coverage spans 38 countries.
- 224 exporter companies and 219 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 470 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 3; 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 Firm Tofu
Analyze 470 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Firm Tofu.
Firm Tofu Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Firm Tofu to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Firm Tofu: South Africa (-90.9%), Hong Kong (+82.9%), Malaysia (-82.5%).
Firm Tofu Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Firm Tofu country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Firm Tofu transaction unit prices: South Korea (6.83 USD / kg), United Kingdom (6.69 USD / kg), Vietnam (4.59 USD / kg), India (4.31 USD / kg), China (3.36 USD / kg), 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +4.6% | 171 | 1.78 USD / kg (75,683.32 kg) | 2.12 USD / kg (248,211.92 kg) | 2.72 USD / kg (201,729.22 kg) | 4.01 USD / kg (209,222.44 kg) | 2.52 USD / kg (192,108.5 kg) | 3.36 USD / kg (354,516.31 kg) | ||||||
| India | +11.0% | 78 | 5.82 USD / kg (969.696 kg) | 4.08 USD / kg (3,501.6 kg) | 3.64 USD / kg (814.24 kg) | 4.94 USD / kg (2,182.368 kg) | 6.49 USD / kg (127.296 kg) | 4.31 USD / kg (512.16 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | - | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.38 USD / kg (2,360 kg) | 9.61 USD / kg (2,320 kg) | - (-) | 1.97 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +1.9% | 51 | 3.26 USD / kg (41,703.67 kg) | 3.31 USD / kg (37,159.72 kg) | 3.27 USD / kg (76,626.44 kg) | 2.68 USD / kg (18,771.43 kg) | 2.93 USD / kg (11,071.72 kg) | 3.25 USD / kg (49,147 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -9.3% | 66 | 3.41 USD / kg (18,433.162 kg) | 3.67 USD / kg (68,708.182 kg) | 2.45 USD / kg (455.59 kg) | 3.40 USD / kg (17,006.53 kg) | 2.93 USD / kg (3,494.11 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (9,874.96 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -90.9% | 19 | 1.00 USD / kg (3 kg) | - (-) | 0.30 USD / kg (160 kg) | 0.36 USD / kg (163 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (160 kg) | 0.72 USD / kg (80 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +70.4% | 41 | 7.28 USD / kg (72 kg) | - (-) | 8.45 USD / kg (6 kg) | 5.25 USD / kg (45,869 kg) | 5.77 USD / kg (183,499 kg) | 6.83 USD / kg (160,606 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -54.0% | 19 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.01 USD / kg (47,187 kg) | 2.14 USD / kg (57,980 kg) | 2.65 USD / kg (61,399 kg) | 2.61 USD / kg (133,273 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -43.4% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.18 USD / kg (30 kg) | - (-) | 4.59 USD / kg (21,327 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +25.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.69 USD / kg (18 kg) |
Firm Tofu Global Supply Chain Coverage
443 companies
224 exporters and 219 importers are mapped for Firm Tofu.
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Firm Tofu Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
224 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Firm Tofu. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Firm Tofu Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Tofu, Firm Tofu
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Qatar
Supplying Products: Tofu, Firm Tofu
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-02
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingHORECA
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Tofu, Firm Tofu
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-27
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Tofu, Firm Tofu
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Tofu, Firm Tofu
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-11
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Tofu, Firm Tofu
Firm Tofu Global Exporter Coverage
224 companies
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Firm Tofu Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
219 importer companies are mapped for Firm Tofu demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Firm Tofu Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
219 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Firm Tofu.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Firm Tofu
Firm Tofu Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Firm Tofu wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Firm Tofu wholesale unit prices: Thailand (4.35 USD / kg), Ukraine (1.32 USD / kg).
Firm Tofu Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Firm Tofu Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-03-01 | เต้********** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 4.26 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | เต้********** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 4.42 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormChilled
Industry PositionProcessed Food Product
Market
Firm tofu (bean curd) is a globally consumed soy-based staple with especially large, established manufacturing and consumption bases across East and Southeast Asia and widespread availability in North America and Europe. Because most firm tofu is sold refrigerated and has a limited quality window, production is commonly oriented to nearby consumption markets with distribution anchored in reliable cold chains. International trade is more feasible for frozen tofu and shelf-stable aseptic tofu formats than for chilled tofu blocks. Market dynamics are shaped by soy supply and price conditions, food-safety performance in high-moisture chilled foods, and evolving sustainability expectations tied to soy sourcing.
Market GrowthMixed (current global trade positioning)Chilled tofu is largely local/regional due to shelf-life constraints, while shelf-stable and frozen formats are more tradable and can expand cross-border availability.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLarge domestic soyfoods sector; extensive tofu manufacturing for local and regional consumption.
- IndonesiaLarge tofu (tahu) consumption base; significant domestic manufacturing.
- JapanMature tofu market with industrial production and high quality/safety expectations.
- South KoreaHigh per-capita soyfoods consumption; industrial tofu manufacturing for retail and foodservice.
- TaiwanStrong tofu manufacturing tradition with modern retail distribution.
- United StatesLarge consumer market with domestic production concentrated near major metro demand centers; also produces shelf-stable and frozen formats.
- VietnamSignificant domestic consumption and manufacturing; tofu used widely in everyday cuisine.
Supply Calendar
- China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecTofu manufacturing runs year-round; soybeans are storable and processing is continuous.
- Japan:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; demand peaks often align with retail promotions and foodservice cycles rather than harvest season.
- United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; regional distribution anchored in chilled logistics.
Specification
Major VarietiesFirm tofu, Extra-firm tofu, Pressed tofu
Physical Attributes
- Dense, sliceable curd structure intended to hold shape in stir-fries, grilling, and braising
- Typically white to off-white color with a clean soy aroma; surface integrity and low syneresis are common buyer expectations
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference moisture/solids balance and protein content as practical proxies for firmness and yield consistency
- Salt content may be specified for seasoned, marinated, or long-life variants
Grades
- Commercial specifications are commonly buyer-defined (firmness/texture, microbiological limits, allergen labeling, and packaging integrity) rather than a single universal international grade
Packaging
- Refrigerated water-pack plastic tubs or vacuum-sealed pouches for chilled distribution
- Modified-atmosphere packs used in some markets to support distribution stability
- Aseptic shelf-stable cartons or retort-style packaging for ambient distribution (format dependent)
ProcessingProtein coagulation of heated soymilk using salt or acid coagulants, followed by curd pressing to target firmnessHigh-moisture product requiring hygiene controls and (for chilled tofu) rapid cooling and cold-chain continuity
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Food-grade soybean sourcing -> cleaning/sorting -> soaking -> grinding and cooking -> filtration to soymilk -> coagulation -> curd molding/pressing -> cutting -> cooling -> packaging -> (optional) pasteurization/aseptic step -> cold-chain distribution (chilled) or ambient distribution (aseptic)
Demand Drivers
- Staple protein in East and Southeast Asian cuisines and household cooking
- Use as a versatile neutral-flavor protein in foodservice (stir-fries, soups, salads, bowls) and ready-meal applications
- Growth of plant-forward menuing and protein diversification in many import markets
Temperature
- Chilled firm tofu typically requires continuous refrigeration to maintain safety and texture; temperature abuse elevates spoilage and pathogen risk
- Frozen formats trade off texture changes for improved logistics tolerance and longer distribution reach
- Shelf-stable aseptic formats shift the primary risk from cold-chain failure to package integrity and thermal-process control
Atmosphere Control
- Packaging choices (vacuum or modified atmosphere where used) are selected to reduce oxygen exposure and manage microbial and quality risks; effectiveness depends on validated processes and cold-chain control
Shelf Life
- Chilled firm tofu generally has a limited sellable window and is sensitive to temperature excursions and post-process contamination
- Ambient-stable formats rely on validated heat treatment and hermetic packaging rather than refrigeration
Risks
Food Safety HighFirm tofu is a high-moisture food that is often sold refrigerated; if post-process contamination occurs or cold-chain control fails, pathogen risks and rapid spoilage can trigger recalls, import rejections, and abrupt supply disruptions.Validate lethality/kill steps where used, prevent post-process contamination (zoning, sanitation, environmental monitoring), and enforce strict time-temperature controls through distribution.
Raw Material Price Volatility MediumTofu input costs are sensitive to food-grade soybean availability and broader soybean market volatility, which can compress processor margins and destabilize contract pricing.Use diversified origin sourcing, forward purchasing/hedging where feasible, and clear specifications for food-grade beans to reduce quality and supply shocks.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumChilled tofu’s limited shelf life reduces tolerance for port delays, customs holds, and last-mile disruptions, making long-distance trade in chilled blocks structurally challenging.Prioritize regional production for chilled tofu; use shelf-stable aseptic or frozen formats for long-distance supply.
Sustainability MediumSoy-associated deforestation and land-conversion controversies can create reputational and compliance risk for tofu brands and buyers, particularly where due-diligence rules require traceability and risk management.Adopt deforestation-free procurement policies where applicable, implement traceability and supplier verification, and align claims with auditable standards.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAllergen labeling (soy), additive/coagulant declarations, and microbiological criteria vary by jurisdiction; non-compliance can result in border holds and product withdrawals.Maintain jurisdiction-specific labeling dossiers, validate specifications against destination requirements, and audit coagulant/additive compliance against applicable standards.
Sustainability
- Soy supply-chain land-use change and deforestation concerns (traceability and supplier standards are increasingly scrutinized even when soyfoods represent a smaller share of total soy demand than animal feed)
- Identity preservation (e.g., non-GMO/organic) and associated segregation, audit, and documentation burdens in international supply chains
- Packaging waste and refrigeration energy footprint for chilled tofu distribution
Labor & Social
- Labor standards and worker protections in upstream soybean agriculture and in food processing facilities
- Small and medium tofu producers can face compliance cost pressure as retailer and importer food-safety and traceability requirements tighten
FAQ
Why is chilled firm tofu often produced close to the consumer market?Chilled firm tofu is a high-moisture food with a limited shelf-life window and strong dependence on uninterrupted refrigeration. Long transit times, port delays, or temperature excursions can quickly reduce quality or trigger food-safety risk, so many supply chains rely on regional manufacturing for chilled blocks.
What ingredients are commonly used to coagulate soymilk for firm tofu?Firm tofu is commonly made by coagulating heated soymilk using salt or acid coagulants, then pressing the curd to reach the target firmness. Typical coagulants include calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride (nigari), and glucono delta-lactone, depending on the desired texture and market preferences.
What is the most critical risk that can disrupt firm tofu supply and trade?Food safety is the most critical risk because firm tofu is often distributed as a chilled, high-moisture product. If post-process contamination occurs or the cold chain fails, recalls or import rejections can happen quickly and disrupt supply.
Sources
Firm Tofu Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
United States
Philippines
Vietnam
Netherlands
Panama
Costa Rica
Japan
South Korea
Kazakhstan
China
Taiwan
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