Sub Product
Butter Flavored Microwave Popcorn, Caramel Microwave Popcorn, Cheese Flavored Microwave Popcorn, Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn, +5
Raw Materials
Citric Acid, Coconut Oil, Lactic acid, Maize Grain, +5
HS Code
200899
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Microwave Popcorn market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 333 exporter companies and 300 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2,653 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-11.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Microwave Popcorn
Analyze 2,653 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Microwave Popcorn.
Microwave Popcorn Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Microwave Popcorn to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Microwave Popcorn: Uzbekistan (-73.7%), Panama (+59.4%), South Africa (-41.4%).
Microwave Popcorn Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Microwave Popcorn country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Microwave Popcorn transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (8.05 USD / kg), Guatemala (5.62 USD / kg), Mexico (4.22 USD / kg), South Africa (3.77 USD / kg), Indonesia (3.41 USD / kg), 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +0.5% | 2,036 | 3.15 USD / kg (351,496.586 kg) | 3.15 USD / kg (414,863.943 kg) | 3.21 USD / kg (358,725.789 kg) | 3.23 USD / kg (693,912.94 kg) | 3.23 USD / kg (437,142.268 kg) | 3.23 USD / kg (526,863.885 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -41.4% | 338 | 2.28 USD / kg (539.8 kg) | 2.84 USD / kg (201.83 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (655.48 kg) | 1.68 USD / kg (52,217.018 kg) | 2.81 USD / kg (52,384.989 kg) | 3.77 USD / kg (697.16 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -2.6% | 112 | - (-) | - (-) | 7.87 USD / kg (3,868.77 kg) | 8.00 USD / kg (1,459.76 kg) | 8.29 USD / kg (861.9 kg) | 8.05 USD / kg (863.3 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +11.2% | 100 | 2.62 USD / kg (17,474.52 kg) | 5.31 USD / kg (28,527.04 kg) | 5.77 USD / kg (14,452.92 kg) | 4.66 USD / kg (4,749.07 kg) | 4.73 USD / kg (18,476.28 kg) | 4.22 USD / kg (28,410.05 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -0.0% | 7 | - (-) | 3.41 USD / kg (516 kg) | 3.41 USD / kg (510 kg) | 3.41 USD / kg (510 kg) | - (-) | 3.41 USD / kg (240 kg) | ||||||
| France | -12.8% | 11 | - (-) | 4.61 USD / kg (4,262.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.88 USD / kg (1,800 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | -27.4% | 5 | - (-) | 1.23 USD / kg (4,903.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Colombia | -17.8% | 3 | - (-) | 7.05 USD / kg (4,656 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.52 USD / kg (1,987.49 kg) |
Microwave Popcorn Global Supply Chain Coverage
633 companies
333 exporters and 300 importers are mapped for Microwave Popcorn.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Microwave Popcorn, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Microwave Popcorn Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
333 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Microwave Popcorn. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Microwave Popcorn Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners
1 premium Microwave Popcorn suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
RanRea General Trading LLC
United Arab Emirates
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Microwave Popcorn Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 333 total exporter companies in the Microwave Popcorn supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthers
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Microwave Popcorn Global Exporter Coverage
333 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Microwave Popcorn supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Microwave Popcorn opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Microwave Popcorn (HS Code 200899) in 2024
For Microwave Popcorn in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 26,955,258.97 kg | 636,476,615 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 109,217,976 kg | 416,305,382 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 108,733,346.914 kg | 354,992,020.65 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 120,343,166.949 kg | 296,185,377.286 USD |
| 5 | United States | 56,521,835 kg | 214,933,849 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 67,957,939 kg | 198,811,527.335 USD |
| 7 | India | 172,005,080.374 kg | 178,773,250.874 USD |
| 8 | Philippines | 63,131,674.47 kg | 131,118,326 USD |
| 9 | Ecuador | 38,191,858.48 kg | 109,985,847.06 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 45,265,967.902 kg | 108,937,494.73 USD |
Microwave Popcorn Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Microwave Popcorn exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Microwave Popcorn Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
300 importer companies are mapped for Microwave Popcorn demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Microwave Popcorn Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 300 total importer companies tracked for Microwave Popcorn. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Guatemala)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Sudan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
300 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Microwave Popcorn.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Microwave Popcorn buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Microwave Popcorn (HS Code 200899) in 2024
For Microwave Popcorn in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 656,458,205.875 kg | 2,217,674,219 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 111,328,298 kg | 398,330,353.73 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 195,756,277.595 kg | 295,991,143.031 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 61,151,147.442 kg | 219,228,069.678 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 80,273,469.608 kg | 173,527,828.492 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 106,613,789.791 kg | 146,967,880 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 37,968,827.832 kg | 122,214,132.524 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 60,325,267.699 kg | 95,262,774.989 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 32,416,444.479 kg | 79,558,190.04 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 44,198,445.704 kg | 71,589,791 USD |
Microwave Popcorn Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Microwave Popcorn origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPackaged
Industry PositionConsumer Packaged Food
Market
Microwave popcorn is a shelf-stable, ready-to-prepare snack that combines popcorn kernels (a specialty maize type) with portioned fats and seasonings in microwaveable packaging. Finished-product manufacturing is widely distributed across major consumer markets, while upstream kernel and edible-oil sourcing links the category to global grain and vegetable-oil supply dynamics. International trade is shaped by brand/private-label supply chains, retailer consolidation, and compliance requirements for food-contact materials. Regulatory scrutiny of packaging chemicals and sustainability expectations around oils and packaging materials are increasingly material to market access and reputational risk.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesMajor origin for popcorn kernels used by snack manufacturers; also a significant consumer-market manufacturing base for microwave popcorn products.
- ArgentinaImportant export origin for popcorn kernels used in snack and ingredient supply chains.
Specification
Major VarietiesButter-flavored, Salted (classic), Kettle corn (sweet-salty), Cheese-flavored, Reduced-fat / better-for-you variants
Physical Attributes
- Pre-portioned popcorn kernels and seasoning/fat components packed in a microwaveable bag for in-pack expansion during heating
- Popping performance is sensitive to kernel condition and moisture control through storage and packaging
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on kernel quality/popping yield, net weight accuracy, seasoning consistency, and oxidative stability of included fats/oils
Packaging
- Microwaveable bag format (single-serve or multi-pack) with retail carton and corrugated case packaging for distribution
- Packaging performance and food-contact compliance are critical for international market access
ProcessingFormulation and packaging are designed to deliver consistent popping, flavor release, and aroma while limiting rancidity during ambient storage
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Popcorn kernel sourcing and incoming QA -> cleaning/sieving -> oil/fat and seasoning preparation -> dosing into microwave bags -> sealing and checkweighing -> metal detection/foreign-matter controls -> cartoning and case packing -> ambient distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Convenience, at-home snacking and entertainment occasions
- Private-label expansion alongside branded innovation in flavors and portion formats
- Demand for options positioned as reduced-fat, organic, or non-GMO (where permitted and verified)
Temperature
- Ambient storage and transport; protect from heat, humidity, and physical damage to preserve popping performance and flavor quality
Shelf Life
- Shelf stability is typically constrained by fat/oil oxidation (rancidity) and moisture pickup that reduces popping performance; best-by periods vary by formulation and packaging system
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighTightening restrictions and heightened enforcement attention on PFAS and other food-contact substances used in grease-resistant materials can force rapid packaging redesign, supplier replacement, or market withdrawals; non-compliance can trigger recalls, import detentions, and brand damage.Maintain documented food-contact compliance (supplier declarations and change-control), qualify alternative materials/technologies, and implement targeted verification testing aligned to destination-market requirements.
Commodity Price Volatility MediumInput costs are exposed to global volatility in maize/popcorn kernels and edible oils/fats, as well as packaging materials and freight, which can compress margins and destabilize private-label tender pricing.Use multi-origin and multi-supplier sourcing, contracting/hedging where feasible, and reformulation/pack-size strategies to manage cost shocks.
Food Safety MediumFinished-product risk centers on allergen management (e.g., dairy components in butter flavor; potential cross-contact), foreign-material control, and oxidative spoilage that can cause consumer complaints and returns.Strengthen HACCP and allergen controls, verify foreign-matter detection performance, and monitor oxidation indicators through shelf-life validation.
Occupational Health MediumButter-flavor chemical handling in some manufacturing environments has been associated with serious respiratory hazards, creating litigation and compliance risk and increasing expectations for robust industrial hygiene controls.Apply substitution where feasible, implement engineering controls and PPE programs, and conduct exposure monitoring and worker training.
Sustainability
- Persistent-chemical concerns in food-contact packaging (e.g., PFAS) and associated regulatory and environmental scrutiny
- Vegetable-oil sourcing impacts (including palm oil sustainability and deforestation risk where palm-based fats are used)
- Packaging waste and recyclability constraints due to mixed-material components and contamination concerns
Labor & Social
- Occupational exposure controls in flavoring and snack manufacturing (notably where butter-flavor chemicals are handled)
- Traceability and labor-rights expectations in vegetable-oil supply chains (where relevant to formulation)
Sources
Microwave Popcorn Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Microwave Popcorn market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: China, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, United Kingdom, Poland, Italy, Turkiye, Guatemala, India, Costa Rica, Qatar, Brazil, Czechia, El Salvador, South Africa, Egypt, Hungary, Portugal, Paraguay, Slovakia, United States, Germany, Kenya, Russia, Ukraine, Uganda, Canada, South Korea, Netherlands, Philippines, Bolivia, France, Belgium, Spain, Japan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Colombia, Vietnam, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Austria, Australia, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Peru, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Malaysia, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Romania, Chile, Lithuania, Norway, Serbia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Moldova, Finland, Bulgaria, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Panama, Nepal, Kuwait, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Croatia, Iran, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Slovenia, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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