Merguez Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Raw Materials
Black Pepper, Fresh Boneless Beef Cut, Fresh Boneless Lamb Cut, Fresh Coriander Leaf, +7
HS Code
160100
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Merguez market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 3 exporter companies and 6 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 23 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Merguez
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Merguez Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Merguez: Kazakhstan (-11.7%), Costa Rica (+0.2%).
Merguez Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Merguez transaction unit prices: Kazakhstan (12.86 USD / kg), Costa Rica (2.96 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | +0.2% | 17 | 2.96 USD / kg (1,180.8 kg) | 2.96 USD / kg (2,188.8 kg) | 2.96 USD / kg (2,400 kg) | 2.96 USD / kg (3,619.2 kg) | 2.96 USD / kg (614.4 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | -11.7% | 4 | 6.20 USD / kg (15 kg) | - (-) | 12.73 USD / kg (19 kg) | - (-) | 12.86 USD / kg (4.2 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.45 USD / kg (76 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Merguez Global Supply Chain Coverage
9 companies
3 exporters and 6 importers are mapped for Merguez.
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Merguez Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
3 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Merguez. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Merguez Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Czechia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Paprika Extract, Merguez, Chorizo +1
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: Cambodia, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Smoked Pork, Bacon, Italian Sausage +5
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Raw Beef, Fresh Boneless Lamb Cut, Rolled Pastry +5
Merguez Global Exporter Coverage
3 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Merguez (HS Code 160100) in 2024
For Merguez in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 105,279,419 kg | 962,272,972.401 USD |
| 2 | United States | 159,519,229 kg | 865,714,384 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 92,854,629.095 kg | 728,646,981.389 USD |
| 4 | Poland | 136,040,202 kg | 677,606,689 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 107,549,337.37 kg | 676,130,713.433 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 70,627,425 kg | 302,135,295.195 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 37,537,244 kg | 217,414,048.879 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 53,502,319.019 kg | 198,914,384.405 USD |
| 9 | Brazil | 145,978,390.386 kg | 192,802,873 USD |
| 10 | Hungary | 32,034,621.01 kg | 154,644,581 USD |
Merguez Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Merguez Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
6 importer companies are mapped for Merguez demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Merguez Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Algeria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Vietnam
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
6 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Merguez.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Merguez (HS Code 160100) in 2024
For Merguez in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 155,674,090.915 kg | 1,004,233,196.522 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 84,505,217.859 kg | 619,458,683.972 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 60,343,229.572 kg | 372,369,984.956 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 46,129,224.762 kg | 322,377,898.318 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 62,829,131.945 kg | 314,644,335.864 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 47,842,120 kg | 276,746,457 USD |
| 7 | Hungary | 54,485,239.212 kg | 216,607,975 USD |
| 8 | United States | 24,946,285 kg | 165,637,213 USD |
| 9 | Denmark | 26,341,875.303 kg | 164,121,149.161 USD |
| 10 | Slovakia | 39,049,957 kg | 156,821,856.12 USD |
Merguez Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFresh (uncooked) sausage; also sold chilled or frozen
Industry PositionFurther-Processed Meat Product
Market
Merguez is a North African (Maghrebi) style of fresh, strongly spiced sausage typically made from beef and/or mutton/lamb and commonly cooked by grilling or frying. In global trade statistics it is generally captured within broader sausage preparations (HS 1601/160100), so merguez-specific production and trade volumes are rarely isolated in public datasets. Production is concentrated where Maghrebi cuisine is native and where diaspora demand supports commercial manufacturing, with France a prominent consumer/manufacturing market alongside North African origins. Cross-border movement is shaped less by seasonality and more by sanitary/phytosanitary controls, cold-chain capability, and processed-meat regulatory expectations for hygiene and permitted additives.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- AlgeriaMaghrebi origin cuisine; domestic production for local consumption and regional demand
- MoroccoMaghrebi origin cuisine; domestic production and foodservice demand
- TunisiaMaghrebi origin cuisine; domestic production and culinary heritage
- LibyaMaghrebi origin cuisine; domestic production for local consumption
- FranceLarge diaspora-driven market; significant commercial manufacturing and retail/foodservice presence
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Fresh sausage that is strongly spiced/pimented; commonly grilled or fried
- Typically red-colored appearance associated with chili-based seasoning
Compositional Metrics
- Common formulations are based on beef and/or mutton/lamb with strong spice blends; exact meat ratios vary by producer and market
ProcessingSold as raw/fresh sausage links requiring cooking prior to consumption; also commonly distributed chilled or frozen for retail/foodservice
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Livestock production and slaughter (beef and/or sheep) -> chilled raw material handling -> trimming and grinding -> spice blending and mixing -> stuffing into casings -> linking -> packaging (fresh/chilled or frozen) -> refrigerated/frozen distribution
Demand Drivers
- Diaspora and ethnic-cuisine demand in Europe and other import markets
- Foodservice and street-food formats (grilled sausage in sandwiches; plate meals such as couscous accompaniment)
Temperature
- Cold-chain continuity is critical because merguez is commonly sold as a fresh (uncooked) meat preparation; hygiene controls are applied from slaughter through further processing and distribution
Shelf Life
- Shelf life depends heavily on formulation and packaging (fresh chilled vs. frozen) and on hygiene controls throughout processing and distribution
Risks
Animal Disease HighTransboundary animal disease outbreaks affecting small ruminants can disrupt lamb/mutton availability and raise costs for merguez formulations relying on sheep meat, while also triggering movement restrictions and trade impacts in affected regions.Maintain multi-origin sourcing options for lamb/mutton and beef inputs, monitor WOAH/FAO disease updates, and qualify alternative formulations that meet buyer specifications.
Food Safety HighAs a raw/fresh sausage, merguez is sensitive to hygiene failures (cross-contamination during grinding/stuffing, time-temperature abuse in distribution), increasing the risk of foodborne illness and recall events.Apply Codex-aligned meat hygiene programs and HACCP-based controls, with strict sanitation and verified refrigeration controls across the processing and distribution chain.
Public Health MediumProcessed meat consumption has been classified by IARC as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), which can influence consumer perception, public-health guidance, and policy actions affecting processed-meat categories including sausages.Support transparent labeling, portion/usage guidance, and reformulation options consistent with food-safety requirements and applicable additive rules.
Regulatory Compliance MediumInternational shipments must meet importing-country veterinary controls and additive/labeling rules; permitted additive use is governed by Codex provisions and local regulations, creating compliance complexity for exporters.Validate additive use against Codex GSFA and target-market regulations; maintain robust traceability and documentation for veterinary certification.
Sustainability
- Livestock-sector greenhouse-gas and resource-footprint concerns (especially ruminant supply chains for lamb/mutton inputs)
- Growing scrutiny of processed-meat supply chains for environmental performance measurement and reporting
Labor & Social
- Worker health and safety in slaughter and meat processing environments
- Animal health and welfare expectations that can influence market access and procurement standards
FAQ
What is merguez, in plain terms?Merguez is a fresh, strongly spiced sausage associated with North African (Maghrebi) cuisine, typically made from beef and/or mutton/lamb and commonly cooked by grilling or frying.
Why is merguez trade data hard to find as its own category?Merguez is usually reported under broader sausage preparations in customs data (HS 1601/160100), so public datasets typically do not separate merguez from other sausage types.
What is the single biggest global disruption risk for merguez supply?Disease outbreaks in small ruminants can disrupt lamb/mutton availability and trigger movement controls that affect supply chains, which matters for merguez products that rely on sheep meat inputs.
Sources
Merguez Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Hungary, Denmark, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Brazil, Mongolia, Czechia, Colombia, Japan, China, Panama, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Romania, Sweden, Thailand, Slovenia, Turkiye, Portugal, Estonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Latvia, Guatemala, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa, Greece, Pakistan, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Finland, Australia, El Salvador, Kuwait, Kenya, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Ukraine, Singapore, Honduras, Montenegro, Israel, Armenia, Norway, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Chile, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vietnam, Zambia
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