Sub Product
Low-Moisture Mozzarella String Cheese, Non-GMO Mozzarella String Cheese, Organic Mozzarella String Cheese, Smoked Mozzarella String Cheese, +3
Derived Products
Cheese Stick
Raw Materials
Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Salt
HS Code
040610
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Mozzarella String Cheese market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 150 exporter companies and 169 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 952 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Mozzarella String Cheese
Analyze 952 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Mozzarella String Cheese.
Mozzarella String Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Mozzarella String Cheese to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Mozzarella String Cheese: Malaysia (-72.2%), Denmark (+62.9%), Russia (+26.8%).
Mozzarella String Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Mozzarella String Cheese country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Mozzarella String Cheese transaction unit prices: Japan (22.10 USD / kg), Costa Rica (11.36 USD / kg), Mexico (8.37 USD / kg), United States (6.46 USD / kg), Spain (5.85 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -1.2% | 585 | 6.63 USD / kg (289,929.21 kg) | 7.09 USD / kg (340,033.383 kg) | 6.60 USD / kg (458,619.668 kg) | 5.91 USD / kg (684,740.364 kg) | 6.14 USD / kg (304,393.917 kg) | 6.46 USD / kg (323,525.162 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +12.6% | 56 | 5.49 USD / kg (37,440 kg) | 5.49 USD / kg (37,442 kg) | 5.49 USD / kg (18,720 kg) | - (-) | 5.90 USD / kg (37,440 kg) | 5.85 USD / kg (67,880 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -0.7% | 42 | 23.59 USD / kg (180 kg) | 23.26 USD / kg (162 kg) | 23.30 USD / kg (180 kg) | 23.30 USD / kg (180 kg) | 22.20 USD / kg (552.6 kg) | 22.10 USD / kg (162 kg) | ||||||
| Turkiye | +6.6% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.92 USD / kg (1,440 kg) | - (-) | 9.50 USD / kg (480 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | +0.1% | 111 | 11.32 USD / kg (426.76 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 11.29 USD / kg (1,525.44 kg) | 11.32 USD / kg (1,046.01 kg) | 11.36 USD / kg (599.28 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | +62.9% | 105 | 5.62 USD / kg (69,024.48 kg) | 4.62 USD / kg (224,710.56 kg) | 6.88 USD / kg (140,815.2 kg) | 5.61 USD / kg (52,590.72 kg) | 5.34 USD / kg (24,118.32 kg) | 5.32 USD / kg (111,390.24 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | -23.8% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +13.8% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.78 USD / kg (40 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Honduras | -13.2% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 14.81 USD / kg (180.7 kg) | 18.30 USD / kg (82.01 kg) | 8.37 USD / kg (77.79 kg) |
Mozzarella String Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
319 companies
150 exporters and 169 importers are mapped for Mozzarella String Cheese.
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Mozzarella String Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
150 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Mozzarella String Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Mozzarella String Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 150 total exporter companies in the Mozzarella String Cheese supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Philippines, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Mozzarella String Cheese, Cheese Stick, Whole Milk Mozzarella String Cheese +2
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, Iran, Sweden
Supplying Products: Mozzarella String Cheese, Sujuk, Cheese Stick +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Germany, Kuwait, United States, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Sweden, Georgia
Supplying Products: Mozzarella String Cheese, Feta Cheese, Cheese Stick +5
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Philippines, Ecuador, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Mozzarella String Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, American Cheese +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Mozzarella String Cheese, Cream Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese +2
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Nicaragua
Supplying Products: Mozzarella String Cheese, Italian Sausage, Parmesan Cheese +5
Mozzarella String Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
150 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Mozzarella String Cheese supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Mozzarella String Cheese (HS Code 040610) in 2024
For Mozzarella String Cheese in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 326,906,855 kg | 2,051,303,783.308 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 430,288,020.223 kg | 1,721,325,567.355 USD |
| 3 | Denmark | 276,040,252 kg | 1,068,892,481.728 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 128,973,020 kg | 595,889,022.517 USD |
| 5 | United States | 122,735,566 kg | 586,446,612 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 113,267,298.17 kg | 456,450,656.426 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 121,947,198.245 kg | 443,116,978 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 98,352,257.27 kg | 431,139,347.744 USD |
| 9 | New Zealand | 84,859,389 kg | 365,054,708.507 USD |
| 10 | Ireland | 44,043,802 kg | 277,309,025.744 USD |
Mozzarella String Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Mozzarella String Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
169 importer companies are mapped for Mozzarella String Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Mozzarella String Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
169 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Mozzarella String Cheese.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Mozzarella String Cheese (HS Code 040610) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 273,066,721 kg | 1,189,235,567.969 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 197,542,802 kg | 873,305,783.554 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 200,636,959.341 kg | 840,144,647.146 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 152,525,923.8 kg | 624,832,797.295 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 211,790,059 kg | 621,773,536.426 USD |
| 6 | Japan | 79,034,470 kg | 388,728,375.46 USD |
| 7 | South Korea | 78,921,986.307 kg | 374,500,857 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 87,554,931.79 kg | 374,021,225.566 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 61,588,487 kg | 281,884,567 USD |
| 10 | Romania | 55,816,505.659 kg | 240,186,731.1 USD |
Mozzarella String Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Mozzarella String Cheese
Mozzarella String Cheese Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Mozzarella String Cheese wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Mozzarella String Cheese wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (5.30 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 5.27 USD / kg | 5.24 USD / kg | 5.28 USD / kg | 5.31 USD / kg | 5.57 USD / kg | 5.30 USD / kg |
Mozzarella String Cheese Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 5.35 USD / kg | 3.63 USD / kg | 7.42 USD / kg | +5.4% |
Latest Mozzarella String Cheese Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRefrigerated
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Mozzarella string cheese is a refrigerated, ready-to-eat pasta filata cheese positioned primarily as a convenience snack format and secondarily as an ingredient in foodservice and retail meal occasions. Global production is anchored in major milk-producing regions, especially North America and Europe, where industrial mozzarella capacity supports both domestic consumption and cross-border trade. International trade visibility is typically through aggregate cheese tariff lines (commonly HS 0406), so “string cheese” is often not separately reported in official trade statistics. Market dynamics are shaped by milk availability and pricing, cold-chain logistics, and evolving buyer requirements on food safety and sustainability performance in dairy supply chains.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesLarge-scale industrial mozzarella production supported by a major milk supply base; significant domestic snack and foodservice demand.
- ItalyMajor mozzarella producer with established cheese manufacturing and export linkages (including fresh and industrial mozzarella segments).
- GermanyLarge dairy processing sector with substantial cheese output supporting intra-European trade.
- FranceMajor dairy processor and cheese producer; active in regional and global cheese trade.
- NetherlandsHigh-capacity dairy processing and re-export role within European supply chains.
- PolandSignificant EU dairy processing growth and increasing role in cheese production and regional trade.
Major Exporting Countries
- GermanyMajor exporter of cheese products within Europe; relevant for mozzarella-style trade flows captured under aggregate cheese categories.
- NetherlandsKey European trading and distribution hub for dairy products; exports often include re-exports.
- FranceLarge cheese exporter with diversified product mix and established global market access.
- ItalyExports include mozzarella and mozzarella-type cheeses; brand and origin positioning can influence buyer preference.
- New ZealandExport-oriented dairy sector supplying multiple regions; cheese exports compete on scale and logistics efficiency.
- United StatesExports include cheese products; trade patterns depend on competitiveness versus regional suppliers and sanitary/access conditions.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge cheese import market overall; mozzarella-type imports are influenced by domestic capacity, price cycles, and trade access.
- United KingdomSignificant cheese import dependence; imports support both retail and foodservice demand.
- GermanyLarge intra-European cheese importer as part of integrated EU dairy trade flows.
- JapanImport-reliant dairy market for many cheese types; cold-chain and shelf-life performance are key for buyers.
- South KoreaImport-reliant for many dairy categories; demand supported by convenience foods and foodservice usage of mozzarella-type cheese.
- AustraliaImports supplement domestic supply depending on price cycles and category needs, including mozzarella-type cheeses.
Specification
Major VarietiesWhole milk mozzarella string cheese, Part-skim (low-moisture) mozzarella string cheese, Smoked mozzarella string cheese (niche)
Physical Attributes
- Pasta filata (stretched-curd) structure designed to peel into strands
- Mild lactic flavor profile; typically white to pale cream color
- Firm, elastic bite with controlled moisture to maintain “stringing” performance
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture, salt, and fat content targets are the primary commercial specification levers and vary by whole-milk vs part-skim formulations
- pH and microbial limits are commonly specified by industrial buyers to manage melt/texture performance and food safety
Grades
- Codex Alimentarius standard and national dairy standards are commonly referenced for identity/composition expectations for mozzarella-type cheeses
- Buyer specifications commonly add private requirements for microbiological limits and packaging integrity for ready-to-eat formats
Packaging
- Individually flow-wrapped sticks (single-serve) in multi-pack retail bags
- Bulk sticks or logs for foodservice/industrial cutting with sealed, refrigerated case-ready packaging
ProcessingPasta filata stretch-cook process supports strand formation and functional melt characteristicsTexture performance is sensitive to moisture control, stretch temperature/time, and post-stretch cooling/brining
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection and testing -> standardization -> pasteurization -> culture/rennet -> curd cook and drain -> pasta filata stretching -> forming -> brining/salting -> packaging -> refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- Convenience snacking and portion-controlled protein positioning in retail
- Use in school/work lunch formats and grab-and-go programs where available
- Foodservice and prepared-food demand for mozzarella-type functional cheese (adjacent demand influencing industrial supply allocation)
Temperature
- Continuous refrigeration is required across storage, transport, and retail handling to preserve texture and control pathogen growth risk
- Temperature abuse increases moisture loss, texture defects, and spoilage risk in sealed packs
Shelf Life
- Commercial shelf life is typically managed on a multi-week horizon under sealed refrigerated packaging, with shorter usability after opening depending on handling and hygiene
Risks
Animal Disease And Trade Restrictions HighMajor cattle disease outbreaks (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease events) can trigger movement controls and export restrictions, disrupt milk availability for processing, and create abrupt shifts in cheese trade flows.Maintain multi-origin sourcing options for mozzarella-type products, monitor animal health alerts and market access status, and build contingency inventory plans aligned to refrigerated shelf life.
Input Cost Volatility HighMilk prices and processing margins are highly sensitive to feed, energy, and fertilizer costs, creating volatility in contract pricing and availability for value-added formats like string cheese.Use indexed pricing or clear milk/energy pass-through clauses where feasible, and qualify alternate pack sizes/specs to maintain supply continuity during price shocks.
Food Safety HighAs a refrigerated ready-to-eat dairy product, string cheese can face high-consequence hazards such as Listeria monocytogenes contamination if sanitation controls, environmental monitoring, or cold-chain discipline fail.Require robust environmental monitoring programs, validated sanitation and allergen controls, and strict cold-chain temperature monitoring through distribution.
Cold Chain And Logistics MediumRefrigerated transport constraints, port delays, and distribution disruptions can reduce effective shelf life and raise quality claims, especially for long-distance shipments.Favor routes with reliable refrigerated infrastructure, set minimum remaining shelf-life-on-arrival specs, and use packaging that minimizes moisture loss and seal failures.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse gas footprint from dairy production (notably enteric methane) is a central ESG theme affecting procurement and reporting expectations
- Manure and nutrient management (runoff, ammonia) and water stewardship in major dairy basins can drive regulatory and community scrutiny
- Energy use and refrigerant management across cold chains influence the climate footprint of refrigerated cheese trade
Labor & Social
- Worker safety and labor conditions in dairy farming and wet-processing plants (chemical handling, slips/falls, machinery safety) are recurring audit themes
- Reliance on migrant labor in some dairy regions can elevate compliance risk around recruitment practices, housing, and working hours
FAQ
What makes mozzarella string cheese peel into strands?String cheese is typically made using a pasta filata (stretched-curd) process where the curd is heated and mechanically stretched, which helps create a fibrous structure that can be pulled into strands. Buyer specifications often focus on moisture and process control because they strongly influence how well the cheese “strings.”
Why is cold-chain control so important for string cheese in international trade?String cheese is a refrigerated ready-to-eat dairy product, so temperature abuse can accelerate spoilage and increase food safety risk while also degrading texture (drying, poor strand formation). Cold-chain requirements are therefore central to both quality performance and hazard control expectations.
Which regions are most important for producing and trading mozzarella-type cheeses?North America and Europe are key production centers because they have large milk supplies and substantial industrial cheese capacity, and European trade is strongly supported by cross-border regional supply chains. Global trade reporting often aggregates cheese under broad categories, so mozzarella string cheese commonly appears within overall cheese trade flows rather than as a distinct line item.
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Mozzarella String Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Italy, United States, Vietnam, Turkiye, Denmark, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Germany, New Zealand, Thailand, Chile, France, Poland, Spain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Austria, India, Kuwait, United Kingdom, Jordan, Brazil, Israel, Argentina, Philippines, Ireland, Australia, Belgium, Greece, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Peru, Finland, South Korea, Czechia, Nicaragua, Romania, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Japan, Panama, Hungary, China, Latvia, Slovakia, Sweden, Malaysia, Estonia, Egypt, Uruguay, Bulgaria, Mexico, Serbia, Slovenia, Portugal, Croatia, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Bolivia, Norway, El Salvador, Indonesia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Russia, Singapore, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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