Parent Product
Quark Cheese
HS Code
040610
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Plain Quark Cheese market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 14 exporter companies and 11 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 6 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers 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 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Plain Quark Cheese
Analyze 6 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Plain Quark Cheese.
Plain Quark Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Plain Quark Cheese: Italy (+6.5%).
Plain Quark Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Plain Quark Cheese transaction unit prices: Spain (8.33 USD / kg).
Plain Quark Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
25 companies
14 exporters and 11 importers are mapped for Plain Quark Cheese.
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Plain Quark Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
14 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Plain Quark Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Plain Quark Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 14 total exporter companies in the Plain Quark Cheese supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Curd Cheese, Brie Cheese, Cheddar Cheese +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Bolivia
Supplying Products: Gluten Free Cereal, Almond Butter, Granola Bars +5
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Multigrain Bloomer, Baking Mix, Compound Chocolate +5
(Latvia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, South Korea
Supplying Products: Curd Cheese, Barley Malt Extract, Fresh Cream +5
(Belarus)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-02
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan, Ukraine
Supplying Products: Mozzarella Cheese, Cream Cheese, Ricotta Cheese +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Ghee Butter, Quark Cheese, Flavored Ready-to-Drink Milkshake +5
Plain Quark Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
14 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Plain Quark Cheese (HS Code 040610) in 2024
For Plain Quark 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 |
Plain Quark Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Plain Quark Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
11 importer companies are mapped for Plain Quark Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Plain Quark Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-14
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Turkiye
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-20
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
11 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Plain Quark Cheese.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Plain Quark Cheese (HS Code 040610) in 2024
For Plain Quark Cheese in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| 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 |
Plain Quark Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormChilled
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Plain quark is an unripened, cultured fresh cheese typically sold chilled, with its strongest commercial footprint in Europe. In international trade statistics it is commonly captured within HS 040610 ("fresh (unripened) cheese, including whey cheese and curd"), so trade patterns for quark are generally observed through this broader category rather than a quark-specific code. 2024 UN Comtrade data via WITS show the HS 040610 trade is dominated by European exporters (led by Germany, Italy, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands) and European importers (led by Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain). Global trade dynamics are strongly shaped by short refrigerated shelf life, cold-chain requirements, and heightened food-safety controls typical for fresh cheeses.
Major Producing Countries
- GermanyMajor EU milk producer and leading exporter in HS 040610 fresh cheese/curd trade; relevant hub for fresh cultured dairy production.
- FranceMajor EU milk producer and significant importer/exporter within the broader fresh cheese/curd category.
- PolandOne of the EU's main milk producers; participates in HS 040610 exports (fresh cheese/curd category that includes quark-like products).
- NetherlandsMajor EU milk producer and a notable trader in fresh cheese/curd categories; strong dairy processing and logistics role.
- ItalyMajor EU milk producer; also a leading importer and exporter in HS 040610 trade (category includes multiple fresh cheeses).
- IrelandSignificant EU milk producer with export-oriented dairy sector; participates in HS 040610 exports.
- United StatesAmong notable exporters in HS 040610 fresh cheese/curd trade in 2024 (category-level proxy for fresh cheeses).
- New ZealandExport-oriented dairy industry; appears among notable exporters in HS 040610 fresh cheese/curd trade (category-level proxy).
- AustraliaExport-oriented dairy industry; appears among notable exporters in HS 040610 fresh cheese/curd trade (category-level proxy).
Major Exporting Countries
- GermanyTop exporter by trade value in HS 040610 (fresh cheese/curd category that includes quark-like products) in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- ItalyLeading exporter in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- DenmarkLeading exporter in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceLeading exporter in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NetherlandsLeading exporter in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- PolandNotable exporter in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
- ItalyTop importer by trade value in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceLeading importer in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United KingdomLeading importer in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- GermanyLeading importer in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- SpainLeading importer in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NetherlandsLeading importer in HS 040610 in 2024 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Supply Calendar
- Northwest Europe (temperate pasture systems):May, JunIndicative spring/early-summer milk output peak (“spring flush”) can increase availability of milk for fresh dairy processing; quark itself is manufactured year-round.
- Great Britain:MaySpring flush peak commonly observed around early May in UK milk deliveries in some seasons; relevant to regional fresh dairy processing capacity.
- New Zealand:Oct, NovSeasonal milk production builds into late spring, with peak around November; primarily relevant to export-oriented dairy processing systems.
Specification
Major VarietiesLow-fat quark, Full-fat quark, Cream (double-cream) quark
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white, smooth and spoonable fresh curd
- Mild lactic (tangy) flavor profile; high moisture
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference fat class, protein content, moisture/total solids, acidity (pH/titratable acidity), and microbiological criteria depending on intended use (retail vs industrial).
Grades
- Codex CXS 221-2001 (Group Standard for Unripened Cheese including Fresh Cheese) is a common international reference framework for unripened/fresh cheese specifications.
Packaging
- Chilled retail cups/tubs with sealed lid/foil
- Foodservice pails/tubs
- Bulk packs for industrial/bakery ingredient use (format varies by buyer and cold-chain capability)
ProcessingFresh, unripened cultured product made via lactic fermentation/coagulation; texture may be mechanically smoothed and optionally strained to target consistency.High-moisture profile increases sensitivity to post-process contamination and temperature abuse, elevating the importance of hygienic filling and continuous refrigeration.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw milk collection -> standardization -> pasteurization -> culture inoculation -> fermentation/coagulation -> curd handling (optional straining/smoothing) -> chilled packaging -> refrigerated distribution -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- High utilization as an ingredient in baking, fillings, and desserts in European markets with established quark consumption
- Positioning as a plain, high-protein cultured dairy base in some retail markets
- Industrial and foodservice demand for neutral-flavor fresh dairy bases
Temperature
- Continuous chilled storage and transport is critical to maintain quality and control pathogen growth risks typical for fresh cheeses.
- Rapid cooling after fermentation/curd handling and hygienic cold filling reduce spoilage and post-process contamination risk.
Shelf Life
- Short refrigerated shelf life relative to aged cheeses; practical trade radius is strongly influenced by cold-chain reliability and retailer use-by requirements.
Risks
Food Safety HighFresh, high-moisture cheeses can support the growth of Listeria monocytogenes if contamination occurs, including after pasteurization during handling and packaging; outbreaks and recalls can rapidly disrupt supply and trigger heightened inspections or import restrictions.Use validated pasteurization, implement HACCP and robust environmental monitoring for Listeria control, maintain strict hygiene zoning, and protect the cold chain through distribution and retail.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumQuark’s chilled distribution requirement and short shelf life reduce tolerance for transport delays, temperature excursions, or border/inspection holds, increasing waste and commercial claim risk.Prioritize short lanes and reliable refrigerated carriers, add temperature monitoring, and align production scheduling with downstream inventory turnover.
Price Volatility MediumInternational dairy markets can show price volatility due to a relatively small traded share, concentration among a few major exporters, and policy restrictions; input costs (feed and energy) can further transmit volatility into fresh dairy manufacturing margins.Use indexed contracts or hedging where available, diversify milk sourcing/processing footprint, and optimize product mix between fresh and storable dairy outputs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMarket access depends on compliance with food hygiene requirements, microbiological criteria, labeling rules, and permitted additive use (where applicable); mismatches can cause shipment rejections or recalls.Map target-market requirements early, maintain specification dossiers aligned to Codex and destination rules, and verify additive permissions and labeling language per market.
Sustainability
- Dairy greenhouse gas emissions (including methane) and increasing policy/retailer pressure for emissions reduction
- Manure management and nutrient runoff risks tied to intensive dairy regions
- Energy intensity of refrigerated processing and cold-chain distribution
- Packaging waste management for single-serve chilled dairy formats
Labor & Social
- Migrant and shift-based labor conditions in dairy farming and processing in some regions
- Animal welfare expectations (housing, transport, health management) increasingly linked to buyer requirements and brand risk
FAQ
How is quark captured in global trade statistics?Quark is typically not separated into its own HS6 trade code; it is commonly included within HS 040610 (“fresh (unripened) cheese, including whey cheese and curd”). As a result, most global import/export comparisons for quark rely on HS 040610 as a proxy rather than a quark-specific category.
Which countries are the leading exporters and importers in the fresh cheese/curd category used as a proxy for quark?In 2024 UN Comtrade data (via World Bank WITS) for HS 040610, leading exporters include Germany, Italy, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands. Leading importers include Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain.
What is the most critical global risk for traded fresh cheeses like quark?Food safety incidents involving Listeria monocytogenes are a major risk for fresh, high-moisture cheeses, because the organism can persist in processing environments and grow if refrigeration or hygiene controls fail. This can trigger rapid recalls, disrupt supply, and raise border inspection and compliance burdens.
Plain Quark Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Japan, New Zealand, China, Ireland, Austria, Mexico, Vietnam, Denmark, South Korea, Australia, Turkiye, Lithuania, Romania, Czechia, Switzerland, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, El Salvador, Luxembourg, Brazil, Latvia, Chile, Greece, Nicaragua, Egypt, Finland, Portugal, Slovakia, Serbia, Costa Rica, Estonia, Slovenia, Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Uruguay, Ukraine, Canada, Kuwait, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iceland, Cyprus, Norway, Colombia, Jordan, South Africa, Armenia, Singapore, Guatemala, Peru, Thailand, Malaysia, Moldova, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Hong Kong, Honduras, Israel, India, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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