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Flatbread Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Cow Milk, Cow Milk Butter, Milk Powder, Olive Oil, +3
HS Code
190590
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Flatbread market coverage spans 144 countries.
  • 824 exporter companies and 1,598 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 22,143 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 2026-05-10.

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

Analyze 22,143 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Flatbread.

Flatbread Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Flatbread to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Flatbread: Vietnam (+65.7%), Uganda (-47.0%), Mexico (-36.5%).

Flatbread Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Flatbread country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Flatbread transaction unit prices: Israel (4.29 USD / kg), Italy (4.24 USD / kg), South Africa (4.04 USD / kg), Vietnam (3.19 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (2.96 USD / kg), 13 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
India-1.6%14,2722.07 USD / kg (1,345,963.56 kg)2.04 USD / kg (1,841,807.442 kg)2.04 USD / kg (3,313,308.074 kg)2.11 USD / kg (1,662,942.212 kg)2.14 USD / kg (1,205,855.079 kg)2.16 USD / kg (973,078.677 kg)
United States-13.1%2772.37 USD / kg (195,583.798 kg)2.36 USD / kg (141,890.21 kg)2.36 USD / kg (87,826.7 kg)2.36 USD / kg (137,553.624 kg)2.36 USD / kg (199,766.776 kg)2.95 USD / kg (116,018.002 kg)
Bangladesh-18.7%1351.28 USD / kg (78,528 kg)1.18 USD / kg (185,626 kg)1.53 USD / kg (462,216.801 kg)1.49 USD / kg (282,994.201 kg)1.51 USD / kg (346,376.559 kg)1.29 USD / kg (388,208.3 kg)
Pakistan+15.6%1251.45 USD / kg (77,606 kg)1.89 USD / kg (113,475 kg)1.98 USD / kg (190,341.5 kg)1.61 USD / kg (271,102 kg)1.97 USD / kg (406,633.23 kg)1.94 USD / kg (307,994.96 kg)
Malaysia-4.1%863.00 USD / kg (-)- (-)0.53 USD / kg (66,910.4 kg)2.60 USD / kg (155,030 kg)2.03 USD / kg (71,942 kg)2.54 USD / kg (5,600 kg)
Singapore+2.9%752.44 USD / kg (10,140 kg)2.79 USD / kg (3,900 kg)2.97 USD / kg (45,762 kg)2.92 USD / kg (23,400 kg)2.74 USD / kg (48,023.4 kg)2.34 USD / kg (11,232 kg)
China-17.3%711.96 USD / kg (6,578.859 kg)4.86 USD / kg (2,616 kg)3.67 USD / kg (50,495 kg)1.95 USD / kg (85,680 kg)1.77 USD / kg (78,483 kg)1.93 USD / kg (103,324.7 kg)
Sri Lanka-19.1%25- (-)- (-)2.22 USD / kg (457 kg)3.04 USD / kg (5 kg)3.14 USD / kg (34,582 kg)2.96 USD / kg (28,862.4 kg)
Germany-25.4%175.66 USD / kg (-)- (-)- (-)5.75 USD / kg (100,130.24 kg)3.14 USD / kg (97,790 kg)2.57 USD / kg (80,060 kg)
Ethiopia-4.2%6,5282.95 USD / kg (619,530.5 kg)2.95 USD / kg (760,182.46 kg)2.89 USD / kg (940,633.54 kg)2.88 USD / kg (833,553.32 kg)2.85 USD / kg (876,679.65 kg)2.86 USD / kg (757,000 kg)
Flatbread Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,422 companies
824 exporters and 1,598 importers are mapped for Flatbread.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Flatbread, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Flatbread Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Flatbread Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 824 total exporter companies in the Flatbread supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 19
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Bangladesh)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Flatbread Global Exporter Coverage
824 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Flatbread supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Flatbread opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Flatbread (HS Code 190590) in 2024

For Flatbread in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada848,100,643 kg4,275,205,947.444 USD
2Germany1,312,641,774.111 kg3,792,813,627.341 USD
3Italy578,457,307 kg2,857,119,354.952 USD
4United States606,234,495 kg2,171,125,762 USD
5Belgium520,756,401.034 kg1,896,188,977.903 USD
6Poland579,402,651 kg1,746,388,157 USD
7Netherlands450,571,845 kg1,608,082,995.671 USD
8Mexico474,389,365 kg1,379,452,593 USD
9United Kingdom208,322,013.528 kg844,641,623.228 USD
10Malaysia222,824,798.926 kg727,550,514.656 USD

Flatbread Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Flatbread Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

1,598 importer companies are mapped for Flatbread demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Flatbread Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,598 total importer companies tracked for Flatbread. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ethiopia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Norway)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,598 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Flatbread.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Flatbread buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Flatbread (HS Code 190590) in 2024

For Flatbread in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States1,702,306,529.305 kg7,829,826,046 USD
2United Kingdom824,899,118.439 kg3,216,940,311.576 USD
3Germany517,523,142.122 kg1,718,006,010.392 USD
4Canada396,569,715.36 kg1,711,125,950.592 USD
5Netherlands662,926,835 kg1,525,531,913.992 USD
6Belgium332,113,778.87 kg1,046,194,075.902 USD
7Italy258,920,562 kg826,626,002.032 USD
8Australia172,345,140.429 kg801,615,836.337 USD
9Spain229,888,179.54 kg692,705,779.503 USD
10Poland180,769,925.497 kg636,595,051 USD

Flatbread Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Flatbread

Flatbread Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Flatbread wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Flatbread wholesale unit prices: Hong Kong (5.51 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Hong Kong5.45 USD / kg5.44 USD / kg5.46 USD / kg5.45 USD / kg5.51 USD / kg-

Flatbread Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Flatbread wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Hong Kong5.43 USD / kg4.63 USD / kg5.89 USD / kg-1.4%

Latest Flatbread Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 3 Flatbread wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-12-01Ind** ******* * 5.51 USD / kg
2024-10-01KÖT** * 14.13 USD / kg
2022-11-01KÖT** * 7.21 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBaked
Industry PositionProcessed Bakery Product

Market

Flatbread is a globally ubiquitous baked staple (including pita, naan, tortillas, lavash, and roti/chapati) with production widely distributed across the Middle East and North Africa, South Asia, Europe, and the Americas. International trade exists mainly for packaged ambient flatbread and for frozen/par-baked formats that can tolerate longer logistics, while fresh formats are often produced near end markets due to quality and shelf-life constraints. In customs statistics, flatbread typically falls within broader “bread and bakery” product groupings rather than a single dedicated global product code, complicating product-specific global trade attribution without supplementary industry data. Market dynamics are strongly linked to wheat flour availability and pricing, industrial baking energy costs, and evolving consumer demand for convenience (wraps, ready-to-heat) alongside traditional staple consumption.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)staple demand is structurally stable in core consuming regions while packaged and frozen convenience formats expand in modern retail and foodservice

Specification

Major VarietiesPita (pocket and pocketless), Naan, Tortilla (wheat and corn), Lavash, Roti/Chapati
Physical Attributes
  • Diameter/shape and thickness targets (round, oval, rectangular) are primary buyer specs
  • Flexibility/tear resistance for wrap applications is a key quality attribute for tortillas and similar flatbreads
  • Pocket formation and internal separation are defining quality attributes for pocket pita
  • Surface blistering/char marks and crumb chew are quality cues for some styles (e.g., naan)
Compositional Metrics
  • Moisture and water activity targets are used to manage mold risk and texture retention in packaged formats
  • Salt level and dough pH/acidity are common formulation and specification parameters
  • Flour protein/ash specifications are often used as upstream controls for dough handling and finished texture
Grades
  • No single global grade standard; commercial trade commonly relies on private specifications (piece weight, count per pack, diameter, thickness, sensory attributes, and microbiological limits).
Packaging
  • Poly bag and multipack formats with date coding are common for ambient packaged flatbread
  • Cartoned or bagged bulk packs are common for foodservice
  • Frozen formats commonly use moisture-barrier film and outer cartons suitable for cold-chain distribution
  • Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) is used in some markets to extend shelf life for chilled/ambient packaged flatbread
ProcessingAmbient packaged variants often use preservative and/or packaging interventions to manage mold and stalingPar-baked and frozen flatbread formats support longer-distance trade and foodservice supply chains

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Wheat milling -> flour blending/fortification (where applicable) -> dough mixing -> dividing/pressing/sheeting -> baking -> cooling -> packaging -> distribution (ambient/chilled/frozen depending on format)
Demand Drivers
  • Staple daily consumption in core regions (MENA, South Asia, parts of the Americas)
  • Convenience-driven demand for wraps, ready-to-heat breads, and foodservice portion control
  • Growth of quick-service and fast-casual menus using flatbread as a carrier (wraps, shawarma, tacos, pizzas on flatbread bases)
Temperature
  • Fresh flatbread quality deteriorates rapidly without appropriate packaging and handling, encouraging local or regional production models
  • Frozen flatbread requires continuous frozen-chain handling to preserve texture and reduce mold risk
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) is used by some producers to slow mold growth and quality loss in packaged flatbread
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life varies materially by format: fresh is shortest; packaged ambient/chilled is intermediate; frozen formats are longest
  • Staling/firming and mold growth are the dominant shelf-life limiters for many wheat-based flatbreads

Risks

Commodity Price Volatility HighFlatbread cost structures are highly exposed to wheat and wheat flour price shocks and supply disruptions, which can rapidly compress margins or force price increases in both retail and foodservice channels. Concentration of exportable wheat supply in a limited number of origins and sensitivity to climate and geopolitics can transmit volatility globally.Use diversified flour sourcing and hedging where feasible, qualify multiple flour specs/vendors, and design formulations and pack sizes with cost-flexibility.
Food Safety MediumPackaged flatbread is vulnerable to mold spoilage and quality defects if moisture control, sanitation, and packaging integrity are inconsistent; allergen control (gluten; and for some variants sesame, milk, soy) is also critical for export and modern retail compliance.Implement validated HACCP controls for moisture/packaging, robust environmental monitoring, and strict allergen segregation with label verification.
Energy And Logistics MediumIndustrial baking is energy-intensive, and frozen/par-baked trade depends on cold-chain reliability; energy price spikes and logistics disruptions can materially affect delivered cost and service levels.Improve oven efficiency and heat recovery, maintain dual logistics options, and align format choice (ambient vs frozen) with lane reliability and customer needs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDifferences in national rules for permitted additives, fortification practices, labeling (including allergen declarations), and shelf-life claims can create trade friction for packaged flatbread across markets.Maintain market-specific regulatory matrices, formulate to widely accepted additive standards where possible, and run pre-shipment label/legal reviews for target markets.
Sustainability
  • Wheat supply-chain footprint (fertilizer, land use, and climate-related yield variability) influences upstream ESG and cost risk for flour-based flatbreads
  • Energy intensity of industrial baking and cold-chain requirements for frozen formats affect cost and emissions exposure
  • Packaging waste management (plastic films and multipacks) is an increasing sustainability scrutiny point in retail channels
Labor & Social
  • Occupational health and safety in industrial bakeries (heat exposure, moving machinery, flour dust) is a recurring compliance theme
  • Migrant and temporary labor reliance in parts of the bakery and foodservice supply chain increases the importance of fair labor and audit readiness

FAQ

Why is a lot of flatbread production local even though flatbread is globally consumed?Many flatbread formats lose quality quickly due to staling and mold risk, so fresh products are often baked close to consumers. Longer-distance trade is more common for packaged ambient flatbread (with packaging and formulation controls) and for frozen/par-baked flatbread that can tolerate longer logistics with cold-chain support.
What are the most commonly traded flatbread styles globally?Common globally recognized styles include pita, naan, tortillas (wheat and corn), lavash, and roti/chapati. These names reflect major culinary regions and also appear frequently in packaged retail and foodservice supply chains.
Which additive and compliance topics matter most for packaged flatbread in international trade?Packaged flatbread commonly uses shelf-life and texture aids (for example preservative systems and emulsifiers) alongside tight moisture and hygiene controls to manage mold and staling. Additive use and labeling must align with applicable standards and national rules, with Codex GSFA often referenced as an international baseline for additive permissions and limits.

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