Parent Product
Yeast
HS Code
210690
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Nutritional Yeast market coverage spans 138 countries.
- 530 exporter companies and 849 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,613 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 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 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Nutritional Yeast
Analyze 1,613 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Nutritional Yeast.
Nutritional Yeast Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Nutritional Yeast to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Nutritional Yeast: United States (+360.1%), Canada (+169.8%), India (+132.7%).
Nutritional Yeast Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Nutritional Yeast country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Nutritional Yeast transaction unit prices: Italy (92.34 USD / kg), India (57.35 USD / kg), Japan (38.20 USD / kg), Canada (17.15 USD / kg), Slovakia (15.33 USD / kg), 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +11.7% | 498 | 3.66 USD / kg (169,211.42 kg) | 5.51 USD / kg (166,726.5 kg) | 3.94 USD / kg (204,709.5 kg) | 4.54 USD / kg (329,723.32 kg) | 3.76 USD / kg (171,893 kg) | 4.11 USD / kg (268,501.18 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +360.1% | 328 | 5.06 USD / kg (176,334.24 kg) | 44.20 USD / kg (130,310.76 kg) | 54.08 USD / kg (33,991.59 kg) | 5.32 USD / kg (101,584.504 kg) | 40.77 USD / kg (19,521.99 kg) | 6.49 USD / kg (99,163.36 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +13.6% | 83 | 12.22 USD / kg (7,100 kg) | 8.93 USD / kg (5,100 kg) | 11.28 USD / kg (9,780 kg) | 10.36 USD / kg (29,040.45 kg) | 10.42 USD / kg (9,820 kg) | 8.50 USD / kg (9,675.5 kg) | ||||||
| France | +11.7% | 58 | 9.36 USD / kg (34,240 kg) | 19.43 USD / kg (20,304 kg) | 9.81 USD / kg (39,494 kg) | 24.35 USD / kg (34,854 kg) | 19.00 USD / kg (6,280 kg) | 11.49 USD / kg (42,208.1 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -12.1% | 54 | 60.80 USD / kg (813 kg) | 8.50 USD / kg (16,600 kg) | 31.41 USD / kg (48,850 kg) | 28.65 USD / kg (51,849 kg) | 15.97 USD / kg (87,571 kg) | 38.20 USD / kg (68,690 kg) | ||||||
| India | +132.7% | 52 | 21.85 USD / kg (3,378 kg) | 15.72 USD / kg (1,153 kg) | 13.01 USD / kg (6,703 kg) | 43.03 USD / kg (651.86 kg) | 11.96 USD / kg (645 kg) | 57.35 USD / kg (625 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +49.0% | 26 | 47.72 USD / kg (306 kg) | 70.69 USD / kg (160 kg) | 130.53 USD / kg (300 kg) | 93.12 USD / kg (350 kg) | - (-) | 92.34 USD / kg (300 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | -58.8% | 15 | - (-) | 75.12 USD / kg (2.55 kg) | 5.62 USD / kg (6,000 kg) | 3.63 USD / kg (15,328 kg) | 21.53 USD / kg (361.78 kg) | 4.23 USD / kg (10,025 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | +43.7% | 150 | 3.67 USD / kg (697,111 kg) | 1.48 USD / kg (855,090 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (581,478 kg) | 2.24 USD / kg (746,818 kg) | 5.20 USD / kg (603,227 kg) | 3.97 USD / kg (696,401.361 kg) | ||||||
| Estonia | +19.7% | 40 | 24.94 USD / kg (6,750 kg) | - (-) | 24.81 USD / kg (3,750 kg) | 10.27 USD / kg (50 kg) | - (-) | 14.99 USD / kg (13,075 kg) |
Nutritional Yeast Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,379 companies
530 exporters and 849 importers are mapped for Nutritional Yeast.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Nutritional Yeast, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Nutritional Yeast Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
530 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Nutritional Yeast. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Nutritional Yeast Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 530 total exporter companies in the Nutritional Yeast supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Philippines
Supplying Products: Yeast, Nutritional Yeast
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Yeast, Nutritional Yeast
(Armenia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-13
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Nutritional Yeast Global Exporter Coverage
530 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Nutritional Yeast supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Nutritional Yeast opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Nutritional Yeast (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Nutritional Yeast 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 | 674,243,494 kg | 6,469,815,386 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 790,367,772.638 kg | 5,761,192,189.411 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 782,775,336.186 kg | 4,255,100,444.355 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 342,850,603 kg | 2,308,614,551.513 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 310,101,611.936 kg | 2,065,385,493 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 172,026,138.082 kg | 1,739,697,899.943 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 300,088,143.309 kg | 1,451,164,229.555 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 217,030,586.158 kg | 1,272,971,935.094 USD |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 34,765,689 kg | 1,254,214,635.115 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 321,269,176.075 kg | 1,154,850,137.918 USD |
Nutritional Yeast Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Nutritional Yeast exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Nutritional Yeast Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
849 importer companies are mapped for Nutritional Yeast demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Nutritional Yeast Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 849 total importer companies tracked for Nutritional Yeast. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Dominican Republic)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-08
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
849 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Nutritional Yeast.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Nutritional Yeast buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Nutritional Yeast (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Nutritional Yeast in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 898,294,665 kg | 6,939,916,965 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 497,582,839.804 kg | 2,788,193,480.488 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 443,881,375.327 kg | 2,109,739,474.198 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 131,912,738.881 kg | 2,069,463,917 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 289,083,525.347 kg | 2,024,840,474.139 USD |
| 6 | Australia | 215,109,345.031 kg | 1,590,088,341.888 USD |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 116,392,590 kg | 1,489,807,508.206 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 193,817,560 kg | 1,153,123,141.034 USD |
| 9 | Philippines | 255,916,999.19 kg | 1,120,565,768 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 212,062,233.467 kg | 1,083,953,538.5 USD |
Nutritional Yeast Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Nutritional Yeast origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDried (flakes or powder)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient / Seasoning
Market
Nutritional yeast is a globally traded inactive (deactivated) dried yeast product used primarily as a savory seasoning and functional ingredient, commonly sold as flakes or powder. In customs trade statistics it typically aligns with HS 2102.20 (inactive yeasts; other dead single-cell micro-organisms), a broad category that can include inactive yeast products beyond retail “nutritional yeast.” UN Comtrade-based trade views for HS 210220 indicate exports are concentrated among a limited set of large suppliers (notably Brazil, China, the United States, and major EU member exporters such as France and Germany), while major import demand includes the United States, Norway, the United Kingdom, and key EU member markets. Because production is industrial fermentation-based rather than seasonal agriculture, supply is generally year-round but cost and availability can be sensitive to fermentation feedstocks (e.g., molasses) and processing energy inputs.
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term (21st century))expanded retail and foodservice use as a savory seasoning and plant-based cooking ingredient
Major Producing Countries
- BrazilAmong top reported exporters for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS), suggesting significant industrial-scale inactive-yeast output capacity.
- ChinaAmong top reported exporters for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); HS code is broader than retail nutritional yeast.
- United StatesAmong top reported exporters for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); production is fermentation-based and year-round.
- FranceReported as a top exporter for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); note that some trade is also reported at EU aggregate level.
- GermanyReported among notable exporters for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); EU aggregate reporting may also capture additional EU-member output.
Major Exporting Countries
- BrazilTop exporter by reported export value for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceTop-tier exporter for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); EU is also reported as an aggregate exporter in the same dataset view.
- ChinaTop-tier exporter for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United StatesTop-tier exporter for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- GermanyNotable exporter for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesTop importer by reported import value for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NorwayReported among top importers for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United KingdomReported among top importers for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceReported among top importers for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NetherlandsReported among top importers for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS); may reflect EU distribution/trading roles as well as end-use demand.
- GermanyReported among top importers for HS 210220 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Supply Calendar
- Industrial fermentation (global):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecContinuous fermentation-based production; not tied to a harvest season (inputs such as molasses may introduce indirect cost seasonality).
Specification
Major VarietiesSaccharomyces cerevisiae (inactive/deactivated yeast; common commercial basis for nutritional yeast)
Physical Attributes
- Golden-yellow flakes or powder; dry, free-flowing when protected from moisture
- Savory/umami, often described as “cheesy” in culinary use
Compositional Metrics
- Typically marketed as relatively high in protein and B vitamins; some products are fortified with vitamin B12 (fortification levels vary by brand and market)
- Non-viable (inactive) yeast: processing deactivates fermentative/leavening function
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier packaging (sealed pouches, jars, or lined bulk bags) to preserve free-flowing condition and flavor
- Light/oxygen protection practices may be used depending on formulation and fortification stability requirements
ProcessingProduced by cultivation/fermentation, followed by washing, pasteurization, and heat-drying to deactivate yeast cellsUsed as a condiment/seasoning and as an ingredient to add umami depth in dry blends and prepared foods
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Carbohydrate feedstock (often cane/beet molasses) -> yeast cultivation/fermentation -> biomass harvest -> washing -> pasteurization/inactivation -> drying -> flaking or milling -> packaging -> distribution (retail or industrial ingredient)
Demand Drivers
- Use as a savory seasoning/condiment and plant-based “cheese-like” flavor component
- Use in formulated foods and dry mixes where umami depth and label-friendly protein/B-vitamin positioning are valued
Temperature
- Shelf-stable when kept dry; quality risk increases with humidity exposure and improper resealing after opening
Shelf Life
- Typically positioned as a long-shelf-life pantry ingredient when stored in properly sealed containers; retail guidance commonly references up to ~2 years depending on storage conditions and formulation/fortification
Risks
Food Safety HighDried yeast products can still be subject to microbiological contamination events (e.g., Listeria species), triggering recalls, customer delistings, and rapid trade disruption for affected lots despite the product being non-refrigerated and shelf-stable.Operate HACCP-based controls with validated lethality/inactivation steps, robust environmental monitoring, and finished-product microbiological verification; ensure traceability and rapid lot containment capability.
Customs Classification MediumTrade data and tariff treatment often hinge on whether yeast is classified as inactive vs active; nutritional yeast typically falls under HS 2102.20, but documentation gaps or product ambiguity can lead to customs delays, reclassification risk, or unexpected duty outcomes.Maintain clear product specifications (inactive/non-viable), certificates of analysis, and consistent commercial descriptions aligned to HS 2102.20; confirm national tariff-line requirements with customs brokers in key markets.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMany retail nutritional yeast products are fortified and positioned with nutrition-related claims; claim acceptability and labeling requirements vary by market, increasing compliance risk in cross-border sales.Align claims and nutrition labeling to competent-authority requirements in each destination market and follow Codex-aligned principles for substantiation, truthful presentation, and quantification of claimed nutrients.
Input Cost Volatility MediumCost structure is sensitive to sugar-based feedstocks (e.g., molasses) and to energy prices for pasteurization and drying; upstream shocks can translate into price volatility and margin pressure in global ingredient trade.Diversify qualified feedstock sourcing, contract for energy where feasible, and maintain multi-origin supplier qualification for inactive-yeast materials used in formulations.
Sustainability
- Dependence on fermentation feedstocks (commonly cane/beet molasses) links cost and availability to upstream sugar/agro-industrial supply chains
- Energy and water use in fermentation, pasteurization, and drying operations are material footprint and cost drivers for dried yeast ingredients
FAQ
Which HS code most commonly captures nutritional yeast in global trade statistics?Nutritional yeast is typically an inactive (deactivated) yeast and is commonly captured under HS 2102.20 (inactive yeasts; other dead single-cell micro-organisms). This HS heading is broader than retail “nutritional yeast,” so trade flows may include other inactive yeast products as well.
Why doesn’t nutritional yeast act like baker’s yeast in dough?Nutritional yeast is processed to be inactive: after cultivation it is washed and then pasteurized and heat-dried, which deactivates the yeast cells. As a result, it does not function as a leavening agent.
What are common food uses for nutritional yeast in global markets?It is widely used as a savory seasoning or condiment and as an ingredient in soups and sauces, and it is especially common in vegan and dairy-free cooking where it can provide an umami, “cheesy” flavor profile.
Sources
Nutritional Yeast Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
Vietnam
Belgium
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