Raw Materials
Emmental Cheese, Gruyere Cheese
HS Code
040630
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fondue market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 114 exporter companies and 81 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 675 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 16 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 1; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fondue
Analyze 675 supplier-linked transactions across the top 16 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fondue.
Fondue Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fondue to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fondue: Costa Rica (+80.4%), France (+43.0%), United States (+20.4%).
Fondue Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Fondue country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fondue transaction unit prices: Switzerland (8.78 USD / kg), France (5.68 USD / kg), Brazil (4.92 USD / kg), Argentina (4.89 USD / kg), Uruguay (4.58 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | +43.0% | 154 | 13.21 USD / kg (4,851.41 kg) | 11.52 USD / kg (33,484.81 kg) | 9.06 USD / kg (2,583.96 kg) | 11.90 USD / kg (3,230.4 kg) | 16.64 USD / kg (22,000.36 kg) | 5.68 USD / kg (606 kg) | ||||||
| China | - | 8 | - (-) | 4.12 USD / kg (20,203.6 kg) | - (-) | 2.44 USD / kg (138.18 kg) | 2.77 USD / kg (6,384.48 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | -10.9% | 128 | 4.20 USD / kg (100,916.199 kg) | 4.21 USD / kg (195,185.18 kg) | 4.13 USD / kg (102,962.929 kg) | 4.71 USD / kg (36,235.5 kg) | 4.62 USD / kg (33,185.17 kg) | 4.92 USD / kg (22,104.26 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +6.5% | 127 | 4.78 USD / kg (19,419.93 kg) | 4.95 USD / kg (28,114.4 kg) | 4.65 USD / kg (36,743.11 kg) | 5.34 USD / kg (7,085.88 kg) | 4.24 USD / kg (6,044.52 kg) | 4.89 USD / kg (14,387.74 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | -1.9% | 84 | 4.81 USD / kg (69,773 kg) | 4.73 USD / kg (277,477.963 kg) | 4.74 USD / kg (285,762.403 kg) | 4.81 USD / kg (87,758.398 kg) | 5.22 USD / kg (36,967.8 kg) | 4.58 USD / kg (11,829.6 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +4.4% | 16 | 10.40 USD / kg (504 kg) | 10.69 USD / kg (1,574.4 kg) | 11.20 USD / kg (9,120 kg) | 9.36 USD / kg (336 kg) | 9.69 USD / kg (18,971.33 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Switzerland | -1.5% | 44 | 11.71 USD / kg (7,854 kg) | 9.02 USD / kg (35,014 kg) | 9.88 USD / kg (83,076 kg) | 11.74 USD / kg (27,222 kg) | 12.76 USD / kg (230.4 kg) | 8.78 USD / kg (71,449.45 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +13.6% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 12.77 USD / kg (1,002.54 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +20.4% | 80 | 13.02 USD / kg (78,795.67 kg) | 7.05 USD / kg (28,984.87 kg) | 8.41 USD / kg (17,997.24 kg) | 6.58 USD / kg (8,655.52 kg) | 7.25 USD / kg (64,390.729 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Austria | - | 4 | 6.72 USD / kg (17,825.76 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.26 USD / kg (18,278.4 kg) | - (-) |
Fondue Global Supply Chain Coverage
195 companies
114 exporters and 81 importers are mapped for Fondue.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fondue, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fondue Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
114 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fondue. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fondue Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 114 total exporter companies in the Fondue supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Fondue
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Paraguay, Argentina, Chile
Supplying Products: Fondue, Curd Cheese, Cheddar Sauce +5
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOnline Retail And FulfillmentShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Peru
Supplying Products: Fondue
(Switzerland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fondue, Swiss Cheese, Manchego Cheese +4
(Uruguay)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Fondue Global Exporter Coverage
114 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fondue supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fondue opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Fondue (HS Code 040630) in 2024
For Fondue in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 110,090,600 kg | 568,950,507.081 USD |
| 2 | Belgium | 45,128,108.83 kg | 216,433,923.908 USD |
| 3 | Poland | 42,028,581 kg | 202,523,392 USD |
| 4 | New Zealand | 35,789,341 kg | 177,515,187.378 USD |
| 5 | United States | 25,203,588 kg | 136,382,509 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 16,646,770.926 kg | 108,909,631.686 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 14,122,162.1 kg | 82,348,051.549 USD |
| 8 | Egypt | 14,738,387.177 kg | 82,173,415.64 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 11,547,998.447 kg | 60,330,795.127 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 10,420,564 kg | 52,635,598.803 USD |
Fondue Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Fondue exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Fondue Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
81 importer companies are mapped for Fondue demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fondue Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 81 total importer companies tracked for Fondue. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Paraguay)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Chile, Paraguay
(Zambia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
81 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fondue.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fondue buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Fondue (HS Code 040630) in 2024
For Fondue in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 34,848,069.982 kg | 209,351,149.52 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 32,429,469 kg | 167,625,019.028 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 24,496,497 kg | 138,422,119.293 USD |
| 4 | Australia | 27,410,412.52 kg | 131,257,679.5 USD |
| 5 | El Salvador | 31,469,149.1 kg | 100,243,270.32 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 27,344,667.32 kg | 99,764,421.594 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 16,210,623 kg | 95,575,135.207 USD |
| 8 | Malaysia | 12,316,778.544 kg | 73,492,147.731 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 12,386,391.31 kg | 62,137,871.754 USD |
| 10 | United States | 10,349,046 kg | 60,222,853 USD |
Fondue Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Fondue origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fondue
Fondue Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fondue wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fondue wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (2.40 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2.41 USD / kg | 2.42 USD / kg | 2.40 USD / kg | - | - | - |
Fondue Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fondue wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 2.41 USD / kg | 2.39 USD / kg | 2.43 USD / kg | -1.7% |
Latest Fondue Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 1 Fondue wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Сир ***** **** ** ******** *** * ***** * ******* **** | 2.40 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPackaged (chilled or shelf-stable)
Industry PositionValue-Added Food Product
Market
Fondue (most commonly cheese fondue sold as ready-to-heat kits, pouches, jars, or dry mixes) is a niche but globally traded convenience food closely linked to dairy and cheese value chains. Commercial production is concentrated in high-income dairy-processing regions—especially Western/Central Europe (including Switzerland and France) and North America—supported by established cold-chain and retail distribution. International trade visibility typically depends on how products are classified in customs systems (often under cheese, processed cheese preparations, or prepared food categories), so comparability across countries can require careful HS-level mapping in UN Comtrade/ITC tools. Demand is strongly seasonal in many markets (winter and holiday entertaining), which can create short-term spikes in inventory, logistics, and promotional activity.
Major Producing Countries
- SwitzerlandTraditional origin and a recognized hub for cheese-based fondue manufacturing and branded exports; verify product-level trade via UN Comtrade/ITC category selection.
- FranceMajor dairy-processing country with regional fondue variants and manufacturing capacity; product trade often tracked via broader dairy/processed food HS groupings.
- GermanyLarge European dairy processor and packaged-food manufacturer; likely both intra-EU supplier and destination depending on brand and format.
- United StatesLarge processed-food market with domestic manufacturing and imports of European specialty dairy products; verify fondue-specific flows via HS mapping.
Major Exporting Countries
- SwitzerlandExports specialty dairy and cheese-based preparations; fondue may appear under multiple HS headings depending on formulation and packaging.
- FranceSignificant exporter of dairy and value-added cheese products; fondue products may be embedded within broader prepared dairy trade categories.
- NetherlandsMajor EU trade and distribution hub for packaged foods and dairy; can appear as a re-export or EU gateway depending on supply chains.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesImports specialty dairy and processed foods; verify fondue-specific import patterns via UN Comtrade/ITC with appropriate HS codes.
- United KingdomImports a wide range of packaged dairy/cheese products; fondue demand is often seasonal and retail-led.
- JapanImports premium dairy and specialty foods; fondue-format imports depend on cold-chain and labeling compliance.
Specification
Major VarietiesCheese fondue (Gruyère–Emmental style blends), Moitié-moitié style blends (e.g., Gruyère–Vacherin variants), Ready-to-heat refrigerated fondue (chilled kit/pouch), Shelf-stable fondue (retort/aseptic pouch or jar), Dry fondue mix (powdered/blended ingredients requiring reconstitution)
Physical Attributes
- Smooth, glossy melted texture with controlled viscosity for dipping
- Emulsified fat phase designed to resist oil separation during holding
- Uniform melt behavior under consumer reheating conditions
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture and fat balance (drives melt, texture, and separation risk)
- Salt/sodium level (taste and preservation contribution)
- Acidity/pH management (stability and microbiological control)
Packaging
- Retortable pouches or jars for shelf-stable formats
- Chilled pouches/trays for ready-to-heat formats with refrigerated distribution
- Outer cartons and secondary packaging designed for e-commerce and retail display
ProcessingUse of emulsifying salts and stabilizers to maintain a stable emulsion during heating and holdingThermal processing approach depends on target shelf life (refrigerated pasteurized vs shelf-stable retorted/aseptic)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection -> cheese manufacture or cheese sourcing -> shredding/grating -> blending with liquids and stabilizers -> thermal processing -> filling/packaging -> metal detection -> chilled or ambient distribution
Demand Drivers
- Winter-season entertaining and holiday meal occasions in many consumer markets
- Convenience demand for heat-and-serve meal components and sharing formats
- Premiumization via origin cheeses and specialty flavor variants
Temperature
- Chilled ready-to-heat fondue requires continuous refrigeration through distribution and retail
- Shelf-stable formats rely on validated thermal processing and sealed packaging; refrigerate after opening
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is format-dependent: refrigerated products are shorter-life and cold-chain sensitive, while retorted/aseptic products are longer-life unopened
Risks
Food Safety HighAs a dairy-based prepared food, fondue products can face high-consequence food safety events (e.g., contamination of ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat products) that trigger recalls, import detentions, and rapid loss of buyer confidence—especially in cold-chain products where post-process contamination control is critical.Apply Codex-aligned HACCP controls, validated thermal processing, hygienic design, and robust environmental monitoring (including Listeria control where applicable), plus strict cold-chain verification for refrigerated products.
Cold Chain MediumRefrigerated fondue formats are vulnerable to temperature abuse during cross-border transport, retail handling, or last-mile delivery, increasing spoilage risk and shortening sellable life during peak seasonal demand.Use temperature logging, enforce refrigerated loading/unloading SOPs, and align promotional volumes with verified distribution capacity.
Input Cost Volatility MediumFondue cost structures are sensitive to milk and cheese prices as well as energy and packaging inputs; volatility can compress margins or force rapid reformulation that may affect sensory quality and stability.Diversify approved cheese inputs, use forward purchasing where feasible, and qualify formulations with stability testing before peak season.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCross-border trade must meet food additive permissions/limits, allergen labeling (milk), and destination-country dairy import rules; non-compliance can block shipments or require relabeling and rework.Maintain additive and labeling compliance against Codex and destination regulations, and keep complete traceability documentation for dairy inputs.
Sustainability
- Dairy supply-chain greenhouse gas emissions (notably methane) and related carbon-footprint scrutiny
- Energy intensity of cheese processing and cold-chain distribution for refrigerated formats
- Packaging waste management for multi-layer pouches and single-serve convenience formats
- Food waste risk from temperature abuse or seasonal overstocking of chilled products
FAQ
Is fondue typically a refrigerated product or shelf-stable?Both formats exist globally. Refrigerated ready-to-heat fondue relies on a continuous cold chain and has a shorter shelf life, while shelf-stable fondue in sealed pouches or jars depends on validated thermal processing and can be stored at ambient temperature unopened; both should be refrigerated after opening.
What kinds of additives are commonly used in packaged cheese fondue, and why?Packaged cheese fondue often uses emulsifying salts and stabilizers to keep the melted cheese smooth and reduce oil separation during heating and holding. Any additive use in internationally traded products should align with applicable Codex guidance and the destination market’s regulations.
What is the biggest safety risk for internationally traded fondue products?The highest-impact risk is a food safety incident in a dairy-based prepared product—such as contamination that leads to recalls or import detentions—because it can disrupt trade quickly and damage brand trust. Producers typically mitigate this with HACCP-based controls, validated processing, hygienic packaging, and strict cold-chain management for refrigerated formats.
Sources
Fondue Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Fondue market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Switzerland
Germany
France
Kazakhstan
Austria
New Zealand
Belgium
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
United Kingdom
United States
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Raw materials: Emmental Cheese, Gruyere Cheese
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