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Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Soft Tofu market coverage spans 33 countries.
- 98 exporter companies and 111 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 246 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 4; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Soft Tofu
Analyze 246 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Soft Tofu.
Soft Tofu Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Soft Tofu to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Soft Tofu: Japan (+221.0%), Taiwan (+77.1%), South Korea (-27.1%).
Soft Tofu Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Soft Tofu country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Soft Tofu transaction unit prices: India (3.77 USD / kg), United States (3.73 USD / kg), China (3.23 USD / kg), Taiwan (2.62 USD / kg), Vietnam (2.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -5.5% | 74 | 3.33 USD / kg (2,240 kg) | 2.82 USD / kg (2,184 kg) | 3.06 USD / kg (3,902.56 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (10,220.712 kg) | 3.02 USD / kg (2,016.96 kg) | 3.77 USD / kg (3,567.52 kg) | ||||||
| China | -12.9% | 66 | 2.67 USD / kg (2,146 kg) | - (-) | 2.99 USD / kg (24,506.5 kg) | 4.41 USD / kg (80,768 kg) | 4.87 USD / kg (72,022.5 kg) | 3.23 USD / kg (27,436 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +22.7% | 36 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.00 USD / kg (265 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (235 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +9.0% | 50 | 2.75 USD / kg (1,547.95 kg) | 3.42 USD / kg (2,249.36 kg) | 2.52 USD / kg (389.96 kg) | 3.24 USD / kg (2,728.67 kg) | 3.18 USD / kg (455.59 kg) | 3.73 USD / kg (4,254.54 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | +77.1% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.62 USD / kg (44,330 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +221.0% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.62 USD / kg (21,283.199 kg) | - (-) | 2.61 USD / kg (71,481.599 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.46 USD / kg (35 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.00 USD / kg (5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.81 USD / kg (790 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | -27.1% | 2 | 2.80 USD / kg (317.68 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Soft Tofu Global Supply Chain Coverage
209 companies
98 exporters and 111 importers are mapped for Soft Tofu.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Soft Tofu, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Soft Tofu Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
98 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Soft Tofu. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Soft Tofu Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 98 total exporter companies in the Soft Tofu supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-04-13
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Tofu, Soft Tofu
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-26
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Tofu, Soft Tofu
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-19
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Tofu, Soft Tofu
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-11
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Tofu, Soft Tofu
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-19
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Tofu, Soft Tofu, Firm Tofu
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Tofu, Dairy Free Soya Dessert, Soft Tofu
Soft Tofu Global Exporter Coverage
98 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Soft Tofu supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Soft Tofu Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
111 importer companies are mapped for Soft Tofu demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Soft Tofu Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentGrocery StoresFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-04-05
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-24
Industries: Grocery StoresFood WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
111 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Soft Tofu.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Soft Tofu buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Soft Tofu
Soft Tofu Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Soft Tofu wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Soft Tofu wholesale unit prices: Thailand (0.92 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1.49 USD / kg | 1.50 USD / kg | 1.51 USD / kg | 0.99 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg |
Soft Tofu Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Soft Tofu wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Soft Tofu Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 4 Soft Tofu wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | เต้******** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 0.85 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | ฟอง******* * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 1.14 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | ฟอง******* * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 7.57 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | เต้******** * ******** ******** ***** ***** | 0.88 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRefrigerated (Chilled)
Industry PositionValue-Added Soy Food
Market
Soft tofu is a high-moisture, delicate soy-based food that is typically produced close to consumption markets because quality and safety depend on strict hygiene and a reliable cold chain. Large-scale manufacturing and consumption are strongly associated with East and Southeast Asia, while production has expanded in North America, Europe, and Oceania to serve domestic retail and foodservice demand. International trade is structurally constrained for refrigerated soft tofu, with longer-distance trade more feasible for shelf-stable (aseptic) or frozen tofu formats. Global cost and supply risk is indirectly influenced by soybean availability and price dynamics in major soybean-exporting countries.
Specification
Major VarietiesSilken tofu (soft-set / kinugoshi-style), Soft tofu (water-rich block), Aseptic shelf-stable soft tofu (silken-style)
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white color with smooth, custard-like gel texture
- High moisture and fragile structure prone to breakage and syneresis if mishandled
- Typically packed with water/brine in sealed tubs or cups
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content and protein content used as buyer specification anchors
- Texture/firmness (instrumental or sensory) as a key acceptance parameter
- pH and microbiological criteria (e.g., total plate count and pathogen absence) used for release
Packaging
- Sealed plastic tubs/cups (often water-packed) for refrigerated retail
- Bulk tubs or larger packs for foodservice
- Aseptic cartons or retortable packs for shelf-stable variants
ProcessingGel set primarily controlled by coagulant choice and dose (e.g., GDL vs calcium/magnesium salts), heat profile, and fill/hold conditionsSoft tofu requires gentle post-set handling; mechanical shock increases breakage and water separationIn-package heat treatment is commonly used to improve safety and shelf life for refrigerated distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Soybean procurement (or soy protein/soy milk inputs) -> cleaning/sorting -> soaking -> wet milling -> soy milk cooking -> filtration -> coagulant addition -> filling and setting -> in-package heat treatment -> rapid cooling -> refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- Staple use in East and Southeast Asian cuisines (soups, stews, hot pot, mapo-style dishes)
- Plant-based protein positioning and lactose-free dietary substitution
- Convenience of ready-to-cook refrigerated protein for home cooking and foodservice
Temperature
- Continuous chilled storage and transport is critical; temperature abuse accelerates spoilage and increases food safety risk
- Rapid cooling after heat treatment helps protect texture and limit microbial growth potential
Shelf Life
- Refrigerated soft tofu generally has a short commercial shelf life relative to shelf-stable tofu; aseptic or retorted formats materially extend distribution reach
Risks
Food Safety HighSoft tofu is a high-moisture ready-to-cook food that can become unsafe if post-process contamination occurs or if cold-chain control fails; pathogen growth and spoilage can trigger recalls, import refusals, and abrupt trade disruptions.Apply HACCP-based controls with validated heat treatment, hygienic zoning to prevent post-process contamination, environmental monitoring (as appropriate), and strict chilled distribution with clear handling instructions.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumRefrigerated soft tofu is sensitive to temperature abuse and physical shock; logistics disruptions (port delays, power interruptions, last-mile breaks) can rapidly reduce saleable yield and increase claims.Use robust packaging, specify maximum transit times, qualify refrigerated carriers, and implement temperature monitoring with clear disposition rules.
Input Cost Volatility MediumSoybeans and soy derivatives are globally traded commodities; climate shocks, biofuel policy impacts, and trade measures can transmit price volatility into tofu input costs and margins.Diversify soybean/ingredient sourcing, use forward purchasing where feasible, and maintain approved alternative formulations within regulatory bounds.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAdditive permissions, labeling requirements (including allergen declarations for soy), and microbiological criteria vary across jurisdictions, increasing compliance risk for cross-border distribution.Maintain destination-market regulatory dossiers, verify additive status and labeling templates per market, and align specifications to Codex-aligned hygiene and additive frameworks where applicable.
Sustainability MediumBuyers may require deforestation-free or certified-responsible soy claims; inability to demonstrate traceable soy sourcing can restrict access to retailers and foodservice customers with ESG commitments.Implement soy traceability and consider credible responsible-soy certification or verification systems where demanded by customers.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and land-conversion risk in upstream soybean supply chains (notably in parts of South America), creating reputational and compliance exposure for soy-based foods
- Cold-chain energy use and associated greenhouse-gas footprint for refrigerated tofu distribution
- Single-use plastic packaging intensity for water-packed tofu formats and related waste-management scrutiny
Labor & Social
- Supply-chain traceability expectations for soy (land tenure, community impacts, and labor conditions in agricultural production areas)
- Food manufacturing worker health and safety (heat, chemicals, sanitation) and contractor labor compliance in processing facilities
Sources
Soft Tofu Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Soft Tofu market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Philippines, United States, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Panama, Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Chile, Germany, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, South Africa
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