Derived Products
Dried Teff, Teff Flour
Last Updated
2026-07-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Teff market coverage spans 18 countries.
- 53 exporter companies and 60 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 173 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-06.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Teff
Analyze 173 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Teff.
Teff Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Teff to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Teff: Kenya (+46.7%), South Africa (-9.0%), Ethiopia (-2.6%).
Teff Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Teff country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Teff transaction unit prices: Djibouti (2.43 USD / kg), Ethiopia (1.72 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (1.48 USD / kg), South Africa (0.11 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | -9.0% | 88 | 0.09 USD / kg (63,990 kg) | 0.09 USD / kg (447,560 kg) | 0.10 USD / kg (24,600 kg) | 0.13 USD / kg (152,740 kg) | 0.10 USD / kg (37,000 kg) | 0.11 USD / kg (169,510 kg) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | -2.6% | 78 | 1.87 USD / kg (346,014 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (575,110 kg) | 1.87 USD / kg (284,810 kg) | 1.88 USD / kg (702,825 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (501,160 kg) | 1.72 USD / kg (429,200 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.48 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | ||||||
| Djibouti | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.43 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.97 USD / kg (40,080 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Morocco | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.82 USD / kg (74,450 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kenya | +46.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.43 USD / kg (50,100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.79 USD / kg (24,350 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Teff Global Supply Chain Coverage
113 companies
53 exporters and 60 importers are mapped for Teff.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Teff, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Teff Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
53 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Teff. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Teff Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 53 total exporter companies in the Teff supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Germany
Supplying Products: Teff, Millet Grain
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Teff Global Exporter Coverage
53 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Teff supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Teff Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
60 importer companies are mapped for Teff demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Teff Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 60 total importer companies tracked for Teff. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
60 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Teff.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Teff buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Teff
Teff Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Teff wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Teff wholesale unit prices: Ethiopia (0.57 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | - | 0.73 USD / kg | 0.64 USD / kg | - | 0.59 USD / kg | 0.57 USD / kg |
Teff Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Teff wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | 0.65 USD / kg | 0.54 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | -13.0% |
Latest Teff Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Teff wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Tef* ******* * ******* ***** **** | 61.01 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Tef* ******* * ******* ***** | 68.73 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Tef* ******* * ******* ******** | 58.55 USD / kg | |
| 2025-09-01 | Tef* ******* * ******* ****** | 70.33 USD / kg | |
| 2025-05-01 | Tef* ******* * ******* ********** | 82.85 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormGrain (Dried)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCereal grain
Scientific NameEragrostis tef
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Warm-season annual grass crop; frost-sensitive
- Able to grow across a wide range of soil moisture conditions, from drought stress to water-logged soils (varies by ecotype and management)
- Short growing season relative to many cereals, supporting flexibility in rainfed systems
Main VarietiesWhite teff, Brown teff, Red teff
Consumption Forms
- Milled teff flour for fermented flatbread (injera)
- Gluten-free baking and blended flour formulations
- Whole grain porridge and cooked grain applications
Grading Factors
- Moisture content
- Foreign matter (sand/soil/stone) and cleanliness
- Insect damage and storage pest presence
- Grain color (white/brown/red) consistency
- Odor/mold indicators and overall soundness
Planting to HarvestApproximately 90–150 days to grain maturity depending on ecotype and conditions (FAO Ecocrop notes 90–150 days for grain).
Market
Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a small-seeded cereal whose food supply is strongly concentrated in Ethiopia (and, to a lesser extent, Eritrea), where it is a staple grain used mainly as flour for injera. International demand has broadened in recent years as teff is marketed and used as a naturally gluten-free grain in specialty food channels. Teff trade is comparatively opaque in standard customs data because it is typically not uniquely identified and can be captured under aggregated “other cereals” classifications. As a result, global market visibility depends heavily on origin-side availability, domestic food-security policy, and buyer access to cleaned/milling-grade grain and flour.
Market GrowthGrowing (recent years)expanding niche demand linked to diaspora consumption and gluten-free product development
Major Producing Countries
- EthiopiaPrimary global center of production, diversity, and consumption; dominant origin in global food use.
- EritreaImportant traditional production area alongside Ethiopia; smaller scale than Ethiopia.
- South AfricaSignificant cultivation outside Ethiopia primarily as a hay crop; food-grain role is secondary.
- United StatesLimited cultivation, largely for forage/hay; niche grain production exists but is not a dominant global supply source.
Supply Calendar
- Ethiopia (main season):Oct, Nov, Dec, JanHarvesting commonly extends from early October through January, varying by rainfall, altitude, and local conditions.
Specification
Major VarietiesWhite teff, Brown teff, Red teff
Physical Attributes
- Very small seed size requiring fine cleaning/sieving to meet food-grade specifications
- Color (white/brown/red) used as a commercial differentiator in grain and flour markets
Compositional Metrics
- Naturally gluten-free grain used in gluten-free formulations (cross-contact controls still required in mixed-grain facilities)
Grades
- Food-grade cleaned teff grain (low foreign matter; suitable for milling)
- Milling-grade teff flour (whole-grain; particle-size targets vary by buyer and end use)
Packaging
- Bulk bags and sacks for grain and flour exports (e.g., woven polypropylene sacks; FIBCs for bulk handling)
- Retail packs for specialty markets (small-format teff flour packs common in gluten-free channels)
ProcessingCommonly milled into whole-grain flour for fermented flatbread (injera) and other bakery applicationsSmall grain size increases sensitivity to foreign matter (sand/soil) and requires robust cleaning and inspection steps
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → field drying (where practiced) → threshing/winnowing → fine cleaning/sieving → storage → milling (flour) → packaging → domestic distribution and/or export
Demand Drivers
- Staple demand in Ethiopia/Eritrea (injera-centered consumption)
- Diaspora-driven demand in North America and Europe for teff flour and injera products
- Gluten-free and ‘ancient grain’ positioning in specialty retail and ingredient use
Temperature
- Dry, cool storage is favored to protect grain quality; moisture control is central for long storage life
- Avoid condensation and high humidity during containerization to reduce spoilage and storage pest risks
Atmosphere Control
- Hermetic storage and/or approved fumigation practices may be used to manage storage insects in dry grain supply chains (subject to destination regulations)
Shelf Life
- Dry teff grain is generally storable for extended periods when kept dry and protected from insects; flour shelf life is shorter and more sensitive to packaging and storage conditions
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal food-grade teff availability is heavily concentrated in Ethiopia (and secondarily Eritrea), so climate shocks, domestic market pressures, or policy interventions can rapidly tighten exportable surplus and disrupt import-market supply.Use multi-origin contingency planning (where feasible), secure forward contracts with quality specs, and maintain buffer stocks for specialty channels that cannot easily substitute other grains.
Climate MediumTeff production in Ethiopia is vulnerable to rainfall timing and broader climate change impacts, which can shift harvest windows and reduce yields in key producing highland areas.Integrate seasonal climate monitoring into procurement, diversify sourcing time windows, and align quality/grade tolerances with expected seasonal variability.
Post-Harvest Losses MediumSmall seed size and traditional harvesting/threshing practices can contribute to measurable harvest and post-harvest losses, affecting both availability and delivered quality (foreign matter, breakage, contamination).Specify cleaning and foreign-matter limits in contracts, audit post-harvest handling, and prioritize suppliers with improved threshing/cleaning and storage controls.
Food Safety MediumAs a dry cereal, teff is susceptible to storage pests and contaminant risks if moisture and storage hygiene are not controlled; international buyers commonly align with Codex-oriented contaminant control expectations for cereals.Implement moisture/aw controls, pest management, foreign-matter controls, and destination-compliant contaminant monitoring programs.
Trade Classification MediumTeff is often not uniquely identified in customs nomenclatures and may be captured under aggregated ‘other cereals’ categories, reducing transparency for market sizing and increasing reliance on supplier-reported availability and private procurement data.Use supplier documentation (spec sheets, COAs, lot traceability) and triangulate with multiple data sources (e.g., UN Comtrade-derived aggregates plus origin market intelligence).
Intellectual Property LowTeff flour processing and commercialization have experienced intellectual-property disputes in Europe (including litigation and patent invalidation decisions), creating episodic market-access uncertainty for certain processed teff products.Conduct jurisdiction-specific IP clearance for branded processed products and rely on established legal counsel for market-entry and labeling claims.
Sustainability
- High exposure to rainfall variability and climate stress in the Horn of Africa, given Ethiopia’s central role in supply
- Soil fertility constraints (including micronutrient limitations reported in Ethiopian teff systems) can depress yields and raise input sensitivity
Labor & Social
- Labor-intensive harvest and post-harvest handling in smallholder systems increases operational risk and can raise loss rates without mechanization or improved practices
FAQ
Which countries are the main global producers of teff?Ethiopia is the dominant global producer and the main center of teff cultivation and use, with Eritrea also producing teff traditionally. Outside the Horn of Africa, teff is grown in smaller volumes in a range of countries, and in South Africa it has become an important crop mainly for hay rather than as a staple food grain.
When is the main teff harvest season in Ethiopia?Published reviews of Ethiopian teff post-harvest systems report that harvesting commonly runs from early October through the end of January, with timing varying by rainfall patterns, altitude, and local conditions.
Why can it be difficult to isolate teff trade volumes in standard customs data?Teff is often not uniquely labeled in customs nomenclatures and can be grouped under broader ‘other cereals’ headings (such as HS heading 1008 and related residual subheadings). This aggregation means that teff-specific trade may be mixed with other minor cereals in reported import/export statistics.
Sources
Teff Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Teff market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Ethiopia
United States
Kenya
South Africa
Lesotho
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Canada
Germany
Djibouti
Spain
Israel
All country market pages: Ethiopia, United States, Kenya, South Africa, Lesotho, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Germany, Djibouti, Spain, Israel, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
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