Parent Product
Lactose
HS Code
170211
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Spray-Dried Lactose market coverage spans 115 countries.
- 67 exporter companies and 78 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 153 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 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 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Spray-Dried Lactose
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Spray-Dried Lactose Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Spray-Dried Lactose: Netherlands (+40.1%), Ireland (+25.8%), United Arab Emirates (-19.5%).
Spray-Dried Lactose Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Spray-Dried Lactose transaction unit prices: Germany (4.70 USD / kg), United States (1.07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | +18.8% | 108 | 4.70 USD / kg (140,440 kg) | 5.03 USD / kg (90,910 kg) | 4.77 USD / kg (313,534 kg) | 5.86 USD / kg (110,350 kg) | 2.95 USD / kg (150,688 kg) | 4.70 USD / kg (140,960 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +40.1% | 8 | 8.14 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | 9.91 USD / kg (18,830 kg) | 5.84 USD / kg (2,500 kg) | 1.90 USD / kg (50,287 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +17.1% | 22 | 1.05 USD / kg (114,000 kg) | 1.06 USD / kg (219,690.8 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.07 USD / kg (182,849 kg) | 1.07 USD / kg (57,000 kg) | ||||||
| Ireland | +25.8% | 6 | 4.43 USD / kg (21,087 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.01 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | -19.5% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.30 USD / kg (18,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +0.3% | 7 | 4.77 USD / kg (6,960 kg) | - (-) | 8.79 USD / kg (325 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 1 | 8.99 USD / kg (450 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Spray-Dried Lactose Global Supply Chain Coverage
145 companies
67 exporters and 78 importers are mapped for Spray-Dried Lactose.
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Spray-Dried Lactose Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
67 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Spray-Dried Lactose. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Spray-Dried Lactose Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Lactose, Spray-Dried Lactose, Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose +1
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-05
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Lactose, Spray-Dried Lactose
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Lactose, Lactose Monohydrate, Spray-Dried Lactose
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-21
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Lactose, Anhydrous Lactose, Spray-Dried Lactose
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-12
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Panama
Supplying Products: Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Lactose, Spray-Dried Lactose
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan
Supplying Products: Lactose, Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose, Spray-Dried Lactose +2
Spray-Dried Lactose Global Exporter Coverage
67 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Spray-Dried Lactose (HS Code 170211) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 408,507,692 kg | 401,233,901 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 121,756,530 kg | 260,621,972.686 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 179,250,753.61 kg | 251,759,944.787 USD |
| 4 | New Zealand | 24,863,627 kg | 30,065,457.404 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 25,708,792 kg | 21,397,167.295 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 24,613,483.419 kg | 19,173,016 USD |
| 7 | Lithuania | 17,514,700 kg | 12,963,630 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 12,738,331.75 kg | 12,396,526.615 USD |
| 9 | Israel | 7,890,307.905 kg | 11,199,000 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 11,769,644.074 kg | 8,341,103.497 USD |
Spray-Dried Lactose Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Spray-Dried Lactose Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
78 importer companies are mapped for Spray-Dried Lactose demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Spray-Dried Lactose Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Haiti)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Panama)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Russia, United States
Global Importer Coverage
78 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Spray-Dried Lactose.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Spray-Dried Lactose (HS Code 170211) in 2024
For Spray-Dried Lactose in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 76,175,133 kg | 112,976,481.436 USD |
| 2 | New Zealand | 100,626,163 kg | 104,143,009.034 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 76,439,478 kg | 99,645,338.526 USD |
| 4 | India | 41,338,908 kg | 85,745,597.691 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 41,684,457.076 kg | 53,332,178.948 USD |
| 6 | Ireland | 67,140,848.139 kg | 46,305,755.741 USD |
| 7 | Mexico | 41,615,466 kg | 41,009,436 USD |
| 8 | Brazil | 20,383,231.76 kg | 34,547,663 USD |
| 9 | Thailand | 27,419,279.321 kg | 31,353,428.76 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 17,999,843 kg | 28,303,272.722 USD |
Spray-Dried Lactose Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Dairy-Derived)
Market
Spray-dried lactose is a dairy-derived carbohydrate ingredient produced by crystallizing and drying lactose from whey permeate, making it structurally linked to global cheese and whey protein manufacturing. Production and export availability are concentrated in countries with large-scale industrial whey processing capacity, notably the United States and major EU dairy-processing hubs (e.g., Germany, the Netherlands, France), as well as New Zealand. Global demand is anchored by specification-sensitive uses such as infant formula and pharmaceutical excipients, with additional volumes used as a carrier/bulking ingredient in confectionery, bakery, and dry blends. Trade dynamics are shaped by dairy cycle volatility (milk/cheese output), strict microbiological and compositional requirements for sensitive end uses, and changing import compliance regimes.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesLarge whey and dairy-ingredient processing base supporting lactose production
- GermanyMajor EU dairy-processing hub with significant whey ingredient capacity
- NetherlandsEU dairy-processing and export logistics hub; substantial dairy ingredient trade flows
- FranceLarge dairy sector with industrial whey processing and ingredient manufacturing
- New ZealandExport-oriented dairy industry with integrated ingredient manufacturing
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesKey exporter of dairy ingredients, including lactose, into global food and nutrition supply chains
- GermanySignificant exporter within EU and to external markets for dairy ingredients
- NetherlandsRe-export and distribution role for EU dairy ingredients through major ports and logistics
- New ZealandExport-focused shipments to Asia-Pacific and other import markets
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaLarge demand center for dairy ingredients used in nutrition and processed foods; verify latest import ranking via ITC Trade Map
Supply Calendar
- United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecContinuous processing output linked to year-round dairy manufacturing; availability can tighten/loosen with milk and cheese processing cycles
- European Union (Germany/Netherlands/France):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecContinuous industrial production; seasonal milk flows can influence whey and permeate volumes in temperate regions
- New Zealand:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecExport-oriented ingredient production; upstream milk collection is more seasonal but manufacturing and shipment programs support year-round trade
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white free-flowing powder; mild sweet taste
- Hygroscopic behavior can lead to caking if exposed to humidity
- Flowability and dusting depend on particle size distribution and agglomeration state
Compositional Metrics
- Lactose purity (typical buyer specification parameter)
- Moisture and water activity control for shelf stability and caking prevention
- Ash/mineral content limits (varies by food vs. pharmaceutical grade)
- Microbiological limits for pathogens and indicator organisms for sensitive applications
Grades
- Food grade lactose (general-purpose)
- Infant nutrition grade lactose (tighter microbiological and compositional limits)
- Pharmaceutical grade lactose (excipient specifications aligned to pharmacopeial monographs where applicable)
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier lined multiwall bags for containerized export
- Bulk and big-bag formats for industrial users with controlled dry storage
- Sealed packaging with humidity control emphasis during warehousing and distribution
ProcessingSpray drying converts concentrated lactose liquor/slurry into powder with controllable particle size and bulk densityCrystallization control affects solubility, flowability, and downstream blending performance
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Whey collection (from cheese/casein production) -> protein removal (e.g., ultrafiltration) -> permeate concentration -> lactose crystallization -> separation -> spray drying -> milling/sieving -> packaging -> export distribution
Demand Drivers
- Infant formula formulations requiring dairy carbohydrate inputs with strict specifications
- Pharmaceutical excipient demand for tablets and dry-powder applications
- Use as a carrier/bulking ingredient in seasonings, confectionery, and bakery mixes
- Cost-optimized solids addition and functional performance in dry blending operations
Temperature
- Typically stored and shipped at ambient temperature with strict moisture and humidity control
- Avoid condensation during container loading/unloading to reduce caking and quality loss
Atmosphere Control
- Dry, sealed packaging and desiccant/liner strategies are commonly used to manage moisture pickup risk
- Some supply chains use inerting practices in powder handling areas to reduce dust explosion risk (site-dependent)
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life when kept sealed, dry, and protected from humidity; quality issues are commonly driven by moisture uptake and caking rather than rapid spoilage
Risks
Food Safety HighSpray-dried lactose is frequently used in specification-sensitive applications (notably infant nutrition and pharmaceuticals), where microbiological contamination or foreign material incidents can trigger rapid recalls, import holds, and multi-market customer delistings, disrupting trade flows and tightening spot availability.Implement robust HACCP/ISO 22000 food safety systems, hygienic design, environmental monitoring for dry processing areas, and tight supplier qualification/traceability for whey/permeate inputs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport requirements and buyer specifications can differ by end use (general food vs. infant nutrition vs. pharma excipient), creating compliance risk if a product grade is misapplied or documentation is incomplete (e.g., microbiological criteria, allergen/labeling expectations, and pharmacopeial alignment where applicable).Segment product grades with clear specifications and documentation; align QC testing to target market requirements and pharmacopeial monographs where required.
Market Volatility MediumSupply is structurally linked to whey availability from cheese and dairy processing, so shocks in milk supply, cheese production, or competing whey ingredient demand can tighten lactose availability and increase price volatility.Diversify approved suppliers across major producing regions, use forward contracts for critical volumes, and monitor dairy processing indicators that affect whey/permeate availability.
Process Safety MediumFine lactose powder can contribute to combustible dust hazards in drying, conveying, and packing operations, creating operational disruption risk from incidents, enforcement actions, or insurance constraints.Apply combustible dust risk management (housekeeping, dust collection, ignition source control, and standards-aligned engineering controls) and maintain documented safety audits.
Sustainability
- Dairy upstream greenhouse gas footprint (enteric methane) and energy intensity of evaporation/spray drying can drive customer ESG scrutiny for dairy ingredients
- Water use and wastewater management in whey/permeate processing; lactose valorization reduces organic load to effluent compared with disposal but ties sustainability outcomes to dairy system performance
Labor & Social
- Animal welfare expectations in dairy supply chains can influence buyer requirements and reputational risk
- Worker safety in powder processing (hot surfaces, confined spaces, and combustible dust management) is a recurring industrial risk area
FAQ
What is spray-dried lactose mainly used for in global trade?It is widely used as a dairy carbohydrate ingredient in infant nutrition formulations and as an excipient in pharmaceutical applications, and it is also used as a carrier or bulking ingredient in confectionery, bakery mixes, and dry seasoning blends.
What specifications do buyers commonly request for spray-dried lactose?Common specifications include lactose purity, moisture control (to prevent caking), ash/mineral limits, particle size and flowability parameters, and microbiological limits that are especially strict for infant nutrition and pharmaceutical uses.
Why is food safety a top risk for spray-dried lactose?Because it is often supplied into sensitive end uses with low tolerance for contamination, a microbiological or foreign material incident can quickly lead to recalls, import holds, and customer delistings that disrupt international shipments.
Sources
Spray-Dried Lactose Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Brazil, United States, Netherlands, Pakistan, Germany, Vietnam, China, France, New Zealand, Italy, Japan, India, Poland, Austria, Ireland, Lithuania, Indonesia, Turkiye, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Canada, Israel, Thailand, South Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Slovakia, Spain, Czechia, Singapore, South Africa, Guatemala, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Hungary, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Romania, Finland, Bulgaria, Denmark, Peru, Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, Croatia, Luxembourg, Morocco, Latvia, Uzbekistan, Philippines, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Gambia, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iraq, Iran, Iceland, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Norway, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Serbia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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