Gochujang Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Gluten-Free Gochujang, Organic Gochujang, Spicy Gochujang, Sugar-Free Gochujang, +1
Derived Products
Ssamjang
Raw Materials
Chili Pepper Powder, Doenjang, Garlic Powder, Glutinous Rice Grain, +2
HS Code
210390
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Gochujang market coverage spans 138 countries.
- 150 exporter companies and 167 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 511 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-21.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Gochujang
Analyze 511 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Gochujang.
Gochujang Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Gochujang to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Gochujang: South Korea (+164.7%), India (-51.5%), Taiwan (+16.1%).
Gochujang Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Gochujang transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (7.16 USD / kg), India (5.00 USD / kg), China (1.89 USD / kg), South Korea (1.52 USD / kg), Taiwan (1.01 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | +164.7% | 390 | 1.03 USD / kg (295,937.51 kg) | 1.94 USD / kg (187,622.06 kg) | 2.15 USD / kg (310,630.001 kg) | 2.43 USD / kg (386,393.34 kg) | 1.77 USD / kg (210,005.85 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (335,540.2 kg) | ||||||
| China | -15.0% | 51 | 1.80 USD / kg (23,930 kg) | 1.56 USD / kg (30,550 kg) | 1.55 USD / kg (31,772.8 kg) | 1.58 USD / kg (26,600 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (46,890 kg) | 1.89 USD / kg (32,386.8 kg) | ||||||
| India | -51.5% | 20 | 4.29 USD / kg (2,025 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.00 USD / kg (10.8 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -0.4% | 34 | 4.01 USD / kg (19,868.656 kg) | 8.36 USD / kg (232.5 kg) | 3.21 USD / kg (2,349.259 kg) | 5.05 USD / kg (1,613.306 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (5,144.137 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | - | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.99 USD / kg (1.13 kg) | - (-) | 4.68 USD / kg (1.06 kg) | 7.16 USD / kg (25.84 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | +16.1% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.01 USD / kg (25.66 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.13 USD / kg (141.018 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +6.7% | 3 | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (0.8 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (1.55 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (0.72 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Gochujang Global Supply Chain Coverage
317 companies
150 exporters and 167 importers are mapped for Gochujang.
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Gochujang Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
150 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Gochujang. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Gochujang Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 150 total exporter companies in the Gochujang supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India, United States, South Korea
Supplying Products: Gochujang, Chili Paste, Miso +5
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Gochujang, Pine Needle Tea, Ssamjang +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Gochujang, Mala Sauce, Lemongrass Essential Oil +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Ukraine, United States
Supplying Products: Gochujang, Sesame Oil, Tahini +5
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Gochujang Global Exporter Coverage
150 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Gochujang (HS Code 210390) in 2024
For Gochujang in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 568,812,734 kg | 1,737,723,001 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 430,112,503 kg | 1,709,947,474.325 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 264,947,476.493 kg | 1,065,586,947.248 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 320,177,264 kg | 955,175,206.359 USD |
| 5 | Mexico | 246,366,798 kg | 730,422,127 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 183,982,358.03 kg | 567,581,173.945 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 145,073,166.242 kg | 509,062,923.033 USD |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 137,231,478 kg | 503,436,434.349 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 168,196,287.889 kg | 465,237,317 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 119,851,707 kg | 457,856,731.299 USD |
Gochujang Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Gochujang Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
167 importer companies are mapped for Gochujang demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Gochujang Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-09
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: South Korea
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-26
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
167 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Gochujang.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Gochujang (HS Code 210390) in 2024
For Gochujang in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 731,869,065.524 kg | 2,072,467,580 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 348,359,507 kg | 1,046,219,736.375 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 211,423,866.314 kg | 782,348,854.567 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 246,613,911.997 kg | 773,429,935.674 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 172,732,753.457 kg | 594,903,419.858 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 95,220,976.502 kg | 379,489,250 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 101,939,020 kg | 339,605,739.787 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 134,724,963.538 kg | 292,183,855 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 75,533,240.068 kg | 272,518,301 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 67,656,708.418 kg | 267,690,306.715 USD |
Gochujang Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFermented Paste (Shelf-Stable)
Industry PositionValue-Added Condiment
Market
Gochujang is a Korean fermented red chili paste traded globally as a value-added condiment for household cooking, foodservice, and industrial formulation. International trade is led by branded retail and foodservice packs shipped from South Korea, with additional localized manufacturing in some import markets for freshness, cost, or market-access reasons. Demand is concentrated in markets with established Korean cuisine consumption and broader interest in spicy and fermented flavors, notably in North America, East Asia, and parts of Europe. Trade dynamics are strongly shaped by food safety and labeling compliance (notably allergens) and by the availability and quality consistency of key inputs such as dried red pepper powder.
Major Producing Countries
- South KoreaCore origin and major manufacturing base for internationally traded branded gochujang.
Major Exporting Countries
- South KoreaPrimary export origin for gochujang sold internationally as a Korean condiment.
Specification
Major VarietiesTraditional-style fermented gochujang, Industrial-style fermented gochujang, Mild/medium/hot heat-level variants, Glutinous rice-based variants, Wheat-based variants
Physical Attributes
- Thick, spoonable paste with uniform texture (low separation)
- Deep red to dark red-brown color typical of chili-based fermentation
- Pronounced sweet-salty-umami profile with fermented aroma
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference salt content, moisture/solids, viscosity, pH/acidity, heat level (capsaicinoid intensity), and microbiological criteria appropriate to a fermented product
- Allergen declaration (often wheat and/or soy) is a key commercial and regulatory specification point
Grades
- Heat level labeling conventions (e.g., mild/medium/hot) and brand-specific quality tiers (standard/premium) are commonly used in trade
Packaging
- Plastic tubs/jars for retail
- Stand-up pouches or sachets for foodservice and e-commerce
- Bulk pails or drums for industrial use
ProcessingFermentation-driven flavor development; time/temperature control influences acidity, aroma, and color stabilitySusceptible to quality loss from oxidation and surface mold after opening if not properly handled
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Ingredient procurement (chili powder, cereal base, fermented soybean-derived ingredients, salt, sweeteners) -> mixing/cooking of base where applicable -> inoculation/fermentation or controlled maturation -> blending/standardization -> optional heat treatment for stability -> packaging -> export distribution (ambient) -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Global adoption of Korean cuisine in retail and foodservice
- Preference for spicy, savory, and fermented flavor profiles
- Convenience use as a ready seasoning base for marinades, sauces, and soups
Temperature
- Ambient distribution is common for sealed packs; temperature control supports flavor and color stability in storage and during long transit
- Refrigeration is commonly recommended after opening to slow surface spoilage and quality degradation
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life when unopened and properly sealed; post-opening shelf life depends on hygiene, packaging integrity, and storage conditions
Risks
Food Safety HighGochujang supply chains can be disrupted by food safety non-compliance in key inputs (especially dried chili powder) and in finished goods (microbiological stability, contaminant limits, and allergen labeling). Border rejections, recalls, or marketplace de-listings can occur when pesticide residues, mycotoxins, or undeclared allergens are detected, creating rapid trade interruption risk for branded exports.Implement HACCP-based controls, verified supplier approval for chili powder and other high-risk inputs, routine residue/contaminant testing, robust allergen management, and label verification for each destination market.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAdditive allowances, contaminant limits, and labeling requirements (including allergen statements and nutrition/claims rules) vary by importing market, increasing the risk of non-compliant formulations or labels in cross-border trade.Maintain market-by-market regulatory dossiers, validate additive use against applicable standards, and use controlled artwork/versioning for multilingual labels.
Input Price Volatility MediumVolatility in dried chili and cereal inputs can affect cost and formulation stability, especially for standardized heat-level products where raw material variability drives rework or blending requirements.Use multi-origin sourcing strategies where feasible, define incoming quality specs (color/heat/contaminants), and apply blending plans to hit target sensory profiles.
Brand Integrity LowMarket growth can attract counterfeit or mislabeled products, especially in e-commerce channels, which can damage brand trust and create compliance exposure.Use traceable packaging features, authorized distributor controls, and routine marketplace monitoring.
Sustainability
- Agricultural input impacts (pesticide management and climate sensitivity for chili pepper supply)
- Packaging waste from single-use tubs, pouches, and sachets
- Energy use in industrial fermentation temperature management and thermal stabilization where applied
Labor & Social
- Supplier due diligence and traceability in multi-origin ingredient supply chains (notably chili and cereal inputs)
- Allergen transparency and consumer protection expectations in labeling (commonly wheat and/or soy depending on formulation)
Sources
Gochujang Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Indonesia, Philippines, United States, South Africa, United Kingdom, Vietnam, France, Canada, Germany, Thailand, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, Hong Kong, Australia, Spain, Austria, Malaysia, Hungary, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Guatemala, Ireland, Switzerland, Czechia, Oman, Romania, Croatia, Finland, Turkiye, Denmark, Estonia, New Zealand, Portugal, Norway, Slovakia, Peru, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Chile, Greece, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Lithuania, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Gambia, Israel, Iran, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Related Gochujang Product Categories
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Derived products: Ssamjang
Raw materials: Chili Pepper Powder, Doenjang, Garlic Powder, Glutinous Rice Grain, Onion Powder, Salt
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