Sub Product
Cheese Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Sourdough Bread, Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread, Classic Sourdough Bread, +11
Raw Materials
Salt, Wheat Flour, Yeast
HS Code
190590
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Sourdough Bread market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 46 exporter companies and 47 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 340 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 2026-05-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Sourdough Bread
Analyze 340 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Sourdough Bread.
Sourdough Bread Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Sourdough Bread to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Sourdough Bread: Germany (+29.8%), Ireland (+25.4%), United States (-12.9%).
Sourdough Bread Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Sourdough Bread country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Sourdough Bread transaction unit prices: Germany (5.97 USD / kg), United States (4.88 USD / kg), Belgium (4.35 USD / kg), Thailand (4.34 USD / kg), Spain (3.91 USD / kg), 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | -1.5% | 27 | 9.84 USD / kg (198 kg) | 5.03 USD / kg (481 kg) | 3.65 USD / kg (7,705.6 kg) | 7.54 USD / kg (4,116 kg) | 1.67 USD / kg (318 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (783 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | -4.5% | 18 | - (-) | 2.88 USD / kg (2,426.4 kg) | 1.32 USD / kg (9,000 kg) | 3.59 USD / kg (1,475.8 kg) | 2.55 USD / kg (3,600 kg) | 2.69 USD / kg (1,800 kg) | ||||||
| France | - | 16 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | +29.8% | 33 | 2.82 USD / kg (80,811 kg) | - (-) | 3.04 USD / kg (720 kg) | 9.50 USD / kg (4,615 kg) | 3.86 USD / kg (124,832 kg) | 5.97 USD / kg (65,712 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +10.5% | 41 | 4.50 USD / kg (6,875 kg) | 3.67 USD / kg (8,335 kg) | 4.32 USD / kg (77,250 kg) | 4.44 USD / kg (7,975 kg) | 4.00 USD / kg (14,950 kg) | 4.35 USD / kg (5,775 kg) | ||||||
| India | +6.0% | 23 | 2.93 USD / kg (1,811.52 kg) | 2.91 USD / kg (38,572.319 kg) | 2.45 USD / kg (35,302.56 kg) | 2.48 USD / kg (198 kg) | - (-) | 2.27 USD / kg (382.5 kg) | ||||||
| Croatia | - | 21 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.43 USD / kg (22,645 kg) | 3.84 USD / kg (69,046 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.92 USD / kg (6,240 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Greece | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.59 USD / kg (-) | 3.59 USD / kg (14,580 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -12.9% | 78 | 3.92 USD / kg (2,249.049 kg) | 3.54 USD / kg (4,329.98 kg) | 4.35 USD / kg (3,754.1 kg) | 4.24 USD / kg (3,694.5 kg) | 3.96 USD / kg (6,300 kg) | 4.88 USD / kg (1,110.639 kg) |
Sourdough Bread Global Supply Chain Coverage
93 companies
46 exporters and 47 importers are mapped for Sourdough Bread.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Sourdough Bread, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Sourdough Bread Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
46 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Sourdough Bread. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Sourdough Bread Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 46 total exporter companies in the Sourdough Bread supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Sourdough Bread
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Sourdough Bread
(Romania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Sourdough Bread, Artisan Bread, Focaccia +5
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, South Korea, Turkiye, United States, Ukraine, Mexico, Colombia, Russia, India, Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Coffee Extract Preparations, Sourdough Bread, Whey Powder +5
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: English Muffin, Sourdough Bread, Pretzels +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam
Supplying Products: White Bread, Sourdough Bread, Multigrain Bloomer +5
Sourdough Bread Global Exporter Coverage
46 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Sourdough Bread supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Sourdough Bread (HS Code 190590) in 2024
For Sourdough Bread in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 848,100,643 kg | 4,275,205,947.444 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 1,312,641,774.111 kg | 3,792,813,627.341 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 578,457,307 kg | 2,857,119,354.952 USD |
| 4 | United States | 606,234,495 kg | 2,171,125,762 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 520,756,401.034 kg | 1,896,188,977.903 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 579,402,651 kg | 1,746,388,157 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 450,571,845 kg | 1,608,082,995.671 USD |
| 8 | Mexico | 474,389,365 kg | 1,379,452,593 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 208,322,013.528 kg | 844,641,623.228 USD |
| 10 | Malaysia | 222,824,798.926 kg | 727,550,514.656 USD |
Sourdough Bread Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Sourdough Bread Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
47 importer companies are mapped for Sourdough Bread demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Sourdough Bread Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-25
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Colombia, Bolivia
(Ireland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: OthersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
47 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Sourdough Bread.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Sourdough Bread (HS Code 190590) in 2024
For Sourdough Bread in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,702,306,529.305 kg | 7,829,826,046 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 824,899,118.439 kg | 3,216,940,311.576 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 517,523,142.122 kg | 1,718,006,010.392 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 396,569,715.36 kg | 1,711,125,950.592 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 662,926,835 kg | 1,525,531,913.992 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 332,113,778.87 kg | 1,046,194,075.902 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 258,920,562 kg | 826,626,002.032 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 172,345,140.429 kg | 801,615,836.337 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 229,888,179.54 kg | 692,705,779.503 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 180,769,925.497 kg | 636,595,051 USD |
Sourdough Bread Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Sourdough Bread origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBaked
Industry PositionFinished Consumer Food Product
Market
Sourdough bread is a fermented bakery product positioned globally as both an artisan staple (fresh, local distribution) and an industrial format (packaged and/or frozen/par-baked) that can move through international channels. Because sourdough is not typically tracked as a distinct trade line in global customs statistics, most cross-border visibility is captured under broader bread and bakery product codes rather than a sourdough-specific category. International supply is therefore shaped less by farm origin of the finished bread and more by upstream grain and flour markets, energy costs for baking, and cold-chain availability for frozen formats. Demand is influenced by consumer preference for fermented flavor profiles, “artisan-style” positioning, and clean-label formulations, while shelf-life constraints push manufacturers toward freezing, packaging technology, or approved preservatives depending on target markets.
Specification
Major VarietiesWheat sourdough (white or country-style), Rye sourdough, Mixed-grain sourdough, Spelt sourdough
Physical Attributes
- Crackly or blistered crust (varies by bake profile)
- Chewy crumb with irregular alveoli (open-crumb styles)
- Tangy aroma and flavor from lactic fermentation
Compositional Metrics
- Acidity targets commonly specified via pH and/or titratable acidity (method and targets vary by buyer)
- Moisture and water activity targets used to manage mold risk and shelf-life (especially for packaged products)
- Salt level and loaf weight tolerances commonly controlled for labeling and portion consistency
Packaging
- Fresh: paper bag or sleeve for same-day retail
- Packaged: polymer bag (often sliced) with date coding and tamper evidence
- Frozen/par-baked: foodservice cartons with internal liners; frozen handling labeling
ProcessingStarter (mother dough) maintenance and refresh cycles influence fermentation consistencyLong fermentation and/or cold retardation used to manage flavor development and production schedulingFrozen distribution often uses par-baked or fully baked frozen loaves to extend reach
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Flour procurement -> starter refresh/propagation -> mixing -> bulk fermentation -> dividing/shaping -> proofing (often retarded) -> scoring -> baking -> cooling -> (optional) slicing -> packaging/date coding -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Premium and artisan-style positioning in retail bakery and foodservice
- Preference for fermented flavor profiles and “traditional” bread narratives
- Convenience demand for sliced, packaged, or bake-off (par-baked/frozen) formats
Temperature
- Fresh distribution is typically ambient but requires rapid cooling before packaging to reduce condensation-driven mold risk
- Frozen sourdough formats (par-baked or fully baked) require continuous frozen-chain handling (commonly around -18°C class storage)
Atmosphere Control
- Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) can be used for packaged bread to extend shelf life, subject to formulation and target-market requirements
Shelf Life
- Fresh sourdough is typically short shelf-life (days) without preservatives and is often distributed locally
- Longer-distance trade commonly relies on freezing (par-baked or fully baked) and/or packaged formulations with shelf-life management controls
Risks
Input Cost Volatility HighSourdough bread cost structures are highly sensitive to global wheat and rye market disruptions (weather shocks, geopolitical instability, and export policy actions) and to energy price volatility for baking operations, which can quickly raise production costs and compress margins in price-competitive retail channels.Use multi-origin grain/flour sourcing strategies, forward contracting/hedging where feasible, recipe flexibility across approved flour specs, and energy efficiency upgrades with diversified utility procurement.
Food Safety MediumFinished bread and especially flour inputs can be impacted by hazards such as mycotoxins in grains, contamination during handling, and post-bake mold growth driven by moisture/condensation, creating recall and brand risks in packaged channels.Strengthen supplier approval and incoming flour/grain controls, validate sanitation and cooling-to-packaging controls, and apply HACCP-based preventive systems with robust traceability.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumFresh sourdough’s short sellable window increases waste and limits long-distance trade; mismatched packaging, cooling, and distribution conditions can accelerate staling or mold, undermining export viability.Align product form to route (fresh vs. frozen/par-baked), optimize cooling and packaging (including MAP where appropriate), and use demand planning to reduce out-of-date losses.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAdditive allowances, labeling rules (including allergen and nutrition labeling), and claims policies vary by market; packaged sourdough products that use preservatives, enzymes, or emulsifiers can face reformulation and relabeling costs when entering new jurisdictions.Maintain country-by-country regulatory dossiers, formulate within widely accepted additive standards where possible, and build modular packaging/label workflows for multi-market compliance.
Sustainability
- Energy intensity of baking operations and exposure to electricity/natural gas price volatility
- Food waste risk driven by short shelf life in fresh channels and demand forecasting errors
- Upstream wheat/rye production impacts (fertilizer use, soil health) and growing buyer interest in regenerative or lower-impact grain sourcing
Labor & Social
- Occupational health and safety risks in bakeries (heat stress, burns, mechanical hazards, flour dust exposure)
- Labor availability and turnover challenges for skilled bakery roles, including night/early-shift work patterns
FAQ
Why is sourdough bread less visible as a distinct item in global trade statistics?Most customs data classify traded goods under broad HS categories (for example, general bread and bakery product codes), and sourdough is typically not separated as its own dedicated global reporting line. As a result, sourdough trade is usually embedded within broader bakery trade flows rather than tracked independently.
What product formats are most suitable for long-distance or cross-border distribution?Long-distance distribution commonly uses frozen formats (par-baked or fully baked frozen) and/or packaged sourdough designed for extended shelf life. These formats reduce the short shelf-life constraint that limits fresh sourdough to mostly local or regional routes.
What additives are commonly used in packaged sourdough bread, and why?Packaged sourdough may use preservatives (such as propionates or sorbates) to slow mold growth, emulsifiers (such as mono- and diglycerides) to improve softness and handling, and dough improvers (such as ascorbic acid) to support processing consistency. The exact formulation depends on target shelf life, distribution channel, and market-specific regulatory requirements.
Sources
Sourdough Bread Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Italy, United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Canada, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, Austria, Spain, Vietnam, Australia, India, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Ecuador, Philippines, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Ireland, Switzerland, Turkiye, China, Hong Kong, Sweden, Ukraine, Japan, South Korea, Czechia, Portugal, Thailand, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Romania, Norway, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Greece, Guatemala, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Croatia, Israel, El Salvador, Estonia, Colombia, New Zealand, Macedonia, Honduras, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, Serbia, Latvia, Slovenia, Indonesia, Chile, Peru, Luxembourg, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Russia, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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