Parent Product
Provolone Cheese
HS Code
040690
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Provolone Dolce Cheese market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 39 exporter companies and 33 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 145 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 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Provolone Dolce Cheese
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Provolone Dolce Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Provolone Dolce Cheese: United States (-21.3%), Italy (+11.2%), Germany (+6.1%).
Provolone Dolce Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Provolone Dolce Cheese transaction unit prices: United States (11.92 USD / kg), Italy (11.06 USD / kg), Germany (10.94 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | +11.2% | 130 | 11.89 USD / kg (2,544.64 kg) | 10.96 USD / kg (20,549.117 kg) | 10.28 USD / kg (6,335.06 kg) | 12.62 USD / kg (1,112.71 kg) | 9.92 USD / kg (26,999.95 kg) | 11.06 USD / kg (6,771.81 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -21.3% | 11 | - (-) | 5.09 USD / kg (223.74 kg) | 19.12 USD / kg (40.82 kg) | 12.70 USD / kg (289.55 kg) | 19.32 USD / kg (48.99 kg) | 11.92 USD / kg (130.07 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +6.1% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.92 USD / kg (54 kg) | - (-) | 10.94 USD / kg (54 kg) |
Provolone Dolce Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
72 companies
39 exporters and 33 importers are mapped for Provolone Dolce Cheese.
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Provolone Dolce Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
39 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Provolone Dolce Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Provolone Dolce Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Mongolia
Supplying Products: Provolone Cheese, Provolone Dolce Cheese
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States
Supplying Products: Parmesan Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Aged Parmesan Cheese +1
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Parmesan Cheese, Gorgonzola Cheese, Provolone Cheese +3
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-02
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Colombia, United States
Supplying Products: Parmesan Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese +5
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Parmesan Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Gorgonzola Cheese +5
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-19
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Turkiye, Ukraine, Philippines, United States, Colombia, Mexico
Supplying Products: Parmesan Cheese, Mascarpone Cheese, Curd Cheese +5
Provolone Dolce Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
39 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Provolone Dolce Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Provolone Dolce Cheese in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 737,774,138.112 kg | 4,211,116,497.527 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 217,024,720 kg | 2,609,661,122.166 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 417,419,804 kg | 2,222,965,223.524 USD |
| 4 | Ireland | 247,445,587.313 kg | 1,223,545,693.976 USD |
| 5 | Greece | 122,656,101 kg | 1,038,059,425.26 USD |
| 6 | United States | 207,838,543 kg | 1,011,187,018 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 153,793,228.112 kg | 835,721,785.979 USD |
| 8 | New Zealand | 190,258,902 kg | 835,285,954.083 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 125,057,873.196 kg | 776,890,017.793 USD |
| 10 | Switzerland | 58,265,847.154 kg | 723,115,600.317 USD |
Provolone Dolce Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Provolone Dolce Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
33 importer companies are mapped for Provolone Dolce Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Provolone Dolce Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Iraq, Georgia, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-25
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Panama)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
33 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Provolone Dolce Cheese.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Provolone Dolce Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 658,577,513.513 kg | 4,538,749,778.826 USD |
| 2 | United States | 178,906,040 kg | 1,739,637,367 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 297,408,611.598 kg | 1,599,338,980.795 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 193,337,480.082 kg | 1,354,394,600.133 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 211,969,819.717 kg | 1,243,683,094.066 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 229,704,270.691 kg | 1,117,060,884.598 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 169,667,027 kg | 807,930,850.88 USD |
| 8 | Mexico | 128,840,000.239 kg | 655,432,899 USD |
| 9 | Greece | 120,254,871 kg | 616,495,637.156 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 106,892,643.532 kg | 580,636,401.796 USD |
Provolone Dolce Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRipened (Semi-hard) Cheese
Industry PositionValue-added Dairy Product
Market
Provolone dolce is a mild, short-aged provolone-style stretched-curd (pasta filata) cheese most strongly associated with Italy and Italian GI traditions (e.g., Provolone Valpadana ‘Dolce’). In trade statistics it is generally not separated from broader cheese flows and is typically captured within HS 0406 (cheese and curd). Global cheese exports under HS 0406 are large and have expanded in recent years, with European exporters (notably Germany, the Netherlands, France and Italy) prominent alongside the United States and New Zealand. Market dynamics are shaped by cold-chain logistics, stringent food-safety expectations for ready-to-eat cheeses, and dairy price volatility that can shift cheese output and export competitiveness.
Market GrowthGrowing (2021–2024 (observed, trade value basis))global HS 0406 export values increased from 2021 to 2024
Major Producing Countries
- ItalyTraditional origin for provolone; Provolone Valpadana PDO is a stretched-curd cheese made in ‘Dolce’ and ‘Piccante’ styles in the Po Valley (Val Padana).
Major Exporting Countries
- GermanyTop exporter by value for HS 0406 (cheese and curd) in ITC Trade Map reporting.
- ItalyMajor exporter by value for HS 0406; includes a wide portfolio of Italian cheeses (provolone typically not separately identified at HS6).
- NetherlandsMajor exporter by value for HS 0406; significant intra-EU and extra-EU cheese trade.
- FranceMajor exporter by value for HS 0406; diversified cheese exports.
- United StatesAmong leading exporters by value for HS 0406 in ITC Trade Map reporting.
- New ZealandAmong leading exporters by value for HS 0406; export-oriented dairy sector.
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyTop importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024 (substantial intra-EU trade).
- FranceMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024 (intra-EU trade and variety sourcing).
- ItalyMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024 (intra-EU trade and processing/variety sourcing).
- United KingdomMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024.
- United StatesMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024.
- JapanMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024.
- MexicoMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024.
- Saudi ArabiaMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024.
- ChinaMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024.
- South KoreaMajor importer by value for HS 0406 in 2024.
Specification
Major VarietiesProvolone Dolce, Provolone Piccante, Provolone Valpadana PDO (Dolce/Piccante)
Physical Attributes
- Stretched-curd (pasta filata) cheese with elastic body when young
- Mild ‘dolce’ flavor profile associated with shorter ripening; flavor intensity increases with aging
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly control moisture, salt, and fat-in-dry-matter for semi-hard ripened cheeses (often aligned to Codex cheese standards and buyer QC protocols)
Grades
- Codex General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) is a common international reference point for cheese identity/composition and related provisions
Packaging
- Traditional whole forms (multiple shapes) tied/hung during ripening in some production systems
- Export and retail formats commonly include chilled wedges/blocks in vacuum packaging; some products use modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP)
ProcessingGood melt behavior for hot applications (sandwiches, baked dishes), alongside table-cheese usage in its ‘dolce’ form
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection and quality screening → pasteurization/thermization as applicable → starter culture and rennet coagulation → curd cutting and cooking → curd acidification → hot-water stretching (filatura) → molding → brining → ripening → packaging → refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- Foodservice and home cooking demand for mild, meltable cheeses
- Retail demand for branded sliced/portion formats and consistent mild flavor profiles
- Cross-border trade in ripened cheeses driven by variety-seeking consumers and diversified cheese assortments in high-income markets
Temperature
- Refrigerated storage and transport are standard for ripened cheeses; temperature abuse can shorten durability and elevate food-safety risk in susceptible products
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packaging is widely used for blocks and portions; modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) is used for some retail formats to support durability and presentation
Shelf Life
- Ripened cheeses generally have longer durability than fresh cheeses, but remaining shelf life depends on packaging format, post-pack contamination control, and cold-chain continuity
Risks
Food Safety HighReady-to-eat cheeses can be implicated in Listeria monocytogenes control failures, especially where post-processing recontamination occurs and products are stored refrigerated (a condition under which Listeria can grow). This can trigger recalls, import detentions, and brand damage across multiple markets.Use Codex-aligned dairy hygiene programs, HACCP-based controls, environmental monitoring for Listeria in processing areas, validated sanitation, and strict cold-chain and shelf-life validation.
Animal Health And Trade MediumTransboundary animal diseases affecting cattle (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease status considerations) can lead to rapid trade restrictions or heightened border controls for animal-origin foods, disrupting dairy ingredient availability and finished-cheese trade flows.Monitor official animal health status and market access requirements; diversify sourcing and maintain contingency plans for import approvals and alternative origins.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCheese trade faces complex SPS and labeling rules (composition definitions, dairy terms, allergens, and claims), and GI/PDO-related naming protections may affect product naming and marketing in some jurisdictions.Maintain compliant product specifications (composition and labeling), verify naming/translation rules per market, and document traceability and ingredient controls.
Price Volatility MediumDairy commodity cycles and milk supply seasonality in major exporting regions can shift cheese pricing and availability, affecting contract pricing, margins, and substitution between cheese types.Use pricing clauses and hedging where available, diversify supplier base, and align procurement with dairy market indicators.
Cold Chain And Logistics MediumCheese durability and quality are sensitive to cold-chain breaks, extended dwell times, and packaging damage, which can increase spoilage risk and raise food-safety exposure if temperature abuse occurs.Set clear temperature specs, use data loggers for shipments, validate packaging for transit stresses, and implement robust receiving inspections.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse gas emissions from dairy cattle (methane) and increasing policy/retailer scrutiny of dairy footprints
- Manure and nutrient management risks affecting water quality in intensive dairy regions
- Energy intensity of processing and refrigeration (cost and emissions exposure)
Labor & Social
- Animal welfare expectations in dairy supply chains (housing, transport, and on-farm practices)
- Farm and plant labor conditions (seasonal/shift work, worker safety, and contractor oversight)
FAQ
What does “provolone dolce” mean in practice?“Dolce” refers to a milder provolone style associated with shorter ripening and (in some documented PDO contexts) the use of calf rennet, in contrast to longer-aged “piccante” styles that develop a sharper profile.
How is provolone made compared with other cheeses?Provolone is a stretched-curd (pasta filata) cheese: after curd formation and acidification, the curd is stretched in hot water (filatura) and then molded, salted (often by brining), and ripened.
Is provolone tracked as a distinct line in global trade statistics?Typically no—most trade reporting captures provolone within broader cheese categories under HS 0406 (Cheese and curd), so provolone-specific global trade totals are usually not separable from HS-level public data.
Sources
Provolone Dolce Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, United States, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, New Zealand, Japan, China, Australia, Poland, Greece, Philippines, Switzerland, Costa Rica, India, Austria, Cyprus, Sweden, Czechia, Luxembourg, Peru, Mexico, Slovakia, Vietnam, Canada, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, Latvia, Turkiye, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Finland, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Uruguay, Egypt, Morocco, Croatia, South Africa, Jordan, Ukraine, Slovenia, Brazil, Kuwait, Norway, Serbia, Dominican Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Kazakhstan, Honduras, Indonesia, El Salvador, Malaysia, Thailand, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Singapore, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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