Raw Materials
Teff
HS Code
110430
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Teff Flour market coverage spans 111 countries.
- 38 exporter companies and 42 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 61 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 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 2026-07-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Teff Flour
Analyze 61 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Teff Flour.
Teff Flour Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Teff Flour: Kenya (+15.4%), South Africa (-9.4%), Ethiopia (-1.7%).
Teff Flour Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Teff Flour transaction unit prices: Ethiopia (2.08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | -1.7% | 45 | 2.03 USD / kg (283,000 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (88,240 kg) | 2.03 USD / kg (125,860 kg) | 2.09 USD / kg (109,000 kg) | 2.02 USD / kg (170,000 kg) | 2.08 USD / kg (141,700 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -9.4% | 10 | - (-) | 1.11 USD / kg (80,700 kg) | 1.19 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kenya | +15.4% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.05 USD / kg (112,450 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.17 USD / kg (48,800 kg) | - (-) |
Teff Flour Global Supply Chain Coverage
80 companies
38 exporters and 42 importers are mapped for Teff Flour.
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Teff Flour Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
38 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Teff Flour. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Teff Flour Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Teff Flour, Finger Millet Flour
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Japan
Supplying Products: Teff Flour, Millet Flour, Teff
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, United States, Israel, Netherlands, Vietnam, Switzerland, Djibouti, South Africa, Slovakia, Germany
Supplying Products: Teff Flour, Dried Teff, Sesame Seed +5
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Teff Flour, Ethyl Alcohol, Cinnamon Powder +2
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Teff Flour, Dried Teff
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, Belgium, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Teff Flour, Gluten Free Cereal, Gluten-Free Crisp Snacks +2
Teff Flour Global Exporter Coverage
38 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Teff Flour (HS Code 110430) in 2024
For Teff Flour in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungary | 44,792,695.04 kg | 18,142,687 USD |
| 2 | Romania | 30,998,384 kg | 14,471,052.69 USD |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 32,832,165 kg | 14,460,194.822 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 30,674,066 kg | 14,204,380.205 USD |
| 5 | Ukraine | 26,784,560 kg | 11,221,140.25 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 23,342,355.48 kg | 9,178,958.127 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 16,589,335 kg | 7,516,438.489 USD |
| 8 | Slovakia | 12,053,354.217 kg | 4,778,017.643 USD |
| 9 | United States | 2,742,511 kg | 4,051,923 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 5,302,675 kg | 3,179,955.86 USD |
Teff Flour Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Teff Flour Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
42 importer companies are mapped for Teff Flour demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Teff Flour Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
42 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Teff Flour.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Teff Flour (HS Code 110430) in 2024
For Teff Flour in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 134,778,131 kg | 65,173,387 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 75,981,449 kg | 28,813,665.981 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 44,911,372.58 kg | 16,461,833.226 USD |
| 4 | United States | 30,795,238 kg | 14,475,104 USD |
| 5 | Hungary | 20,356,986.36 kg | 8,568,818 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 10,267,154 kg | 5,518,737.581 USD |
| 7 | Romania | 11,372,848 kg | 5,371,107.77 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 11,537,372.62 kg | 4,205,000.081 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 2,673,282 kg | 2,230,395.116 USD |
| 10 | Netherlands | 3,379,654 kg | 2,130,782.833 USD |
Teff Flour Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormMilled flour (dry)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient
Market
Teff flour is a niche, globally traded gluten-free cereal flour milled from teff grain (Eragrostis tef), with primary supply rooted in Ethiopia where teff is a staple crop and the main center of cultivation and diversity. International trade is shaped by strong origin concentration, periodic domestic-market protection policies (including export restrictions on teff grain), and limited visibility in standard customs statistics because teff flour is typically embedded within HS ‘other cereal flours’ categories. Demand is concentrated in Ethiopian/Eritrean diaspora consumption (notably injera and related foods) and in gluten-free/ancient-grain ingredient markets in North America and Europe. While teff is harvested seasonally (mainly following Ethiopia’s Meher season), storable grain and year-round milling enable relatively continuous supply when logistics and policy conditions allow.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)niche expansion in gluten-free and specialty grain ingredient markets outside the core Ethiopian/Eritrean consumption base
Major Producing Countries
- EthiopiaPrimary global origin and main center of production and diversity; teff is a major staple crop domestically.
- EritreaCultivated and consumed regionally; substantially smaller scale than Ethiopia.
Supply Calendar
- Ethiopia (Meher season—main production areas):Nov, DecField evidence from key producing districts indicates the dominant harvest window falls in November–December, with some harvest starting in October; national ‘Meher’ harvest is commonly described as occurring broadly from September to February depending on area and crop.
- Ethiopia (Belg season—secondary areas):Jun, JulSecondary ‘Belg’ harvest can occur in parts of the highlands; this is smaller and more rainfall-dependent than Meher.
Specification
Major VarietiesWhite teff, Brown/red teff, Mixed-color teff (varietal mixtures; e.g., sergegna types reported in Ethiopia)
Physical Attributes
- Very small grain size; flour is commonly produced as a fine wholegrain-type flour with color varying from light ivory to dark brown depending on variety and milling/extraction
- Flavor profile is often described as mild to earthy/nutty, with darker teff generally associated with stronger flavor and darker flour color
Compositional Metrics
- Naturally gluten-free grain; gluten-free labelling claims in trade typically align to Codex criteria (e.g., ≤20 mg/kg gluten for foods labelled “gluten-free”)
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on moisture control (to prevent caking/spoilage), ash/mineral content (linked to extraction/bran), and microbiological criteria appropriate for cereal flours
Grades
- Commercial lots are typically differentiated by color (white vs brown/red), extraction (wholegrain vs sifted), and functional performance in target applications (notably injera and gluten-free baking)
ProcessingMilled from teff grain via stone or roller milling; sifting may be used to adjust extraction and colorTeff flour is widely used in fermented batter applications (notably injera), where fermentation tolerance and flour granulation can be commercially relevant
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Teff cultivation (predominantly Ethiopia; largely smallholder-based) -> harvest/threshing -> cleaning and grain aggregation -> storage (grain is storable) -> milling into flour (stone/roller) -> optional sifting -> packaging -> export via specialty ingredient traders/distributors -> retail and food manufacturing (gluten-free products and Ethiopian foods)
Demand Drivers
- Gluten-free diet demand and gluten-free baking ingredient usage in North America and Europe (including compliance with gluten-free labelling criteria)
- Ethiopian and Eritrean diaspora consumption, especially injera and related fermented flatbreads
- Product differentiation interest in ‘ancient grains’/specialty cereals in premium bakery, mixes, and health-positioned foods
Temperature
- Ambient distribution is common for dry flour, but quality is sensitive to moisture and heat exposure that can accelerate off-flavors and increase pest pressure; cool, dry storage is typically emphasized for maintaining functionality and shelf stability
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally longer than fresh commodities because teff flour is a low-moisture ingredient, but it remains vulnerable to moisture uptake (caking/microbial risks), oxidation-driven flavor changes, and insect infestation if storage controls are weak
Risks
Supply Concentration And Export Policy HighGlobal teff flour supply is highly dependent on Ethiopia as the primary origin for teff grain and teff-based foods. Ethiopia has historically used export restrictions on teff grain as a domestic price/food-security tool, and policy shifts can rapidly constrain raw material availability for mills and exporters, disrupting international supply and increasing price volatility in niche import markets.Use multi-supplier contracting within Ethiopia where feasible (multiple mills/aggregators), build buffer stocks where allowed, and treat policy monitoring (trade measures and domestic grain-market controls) as a core procurement KPI for teff flour programs.
Climate HighTeff production is tied to seasonal rainfall patterns in Ethiopia; adverse Kiremt/Meher outcomes or poor Belg rains can reduce harvest volumes and tighten grain availability for milling. Climate shocks can also raise domestic prices, increasing the likelihood of restrictive policy responses that further tighten exportable supply.Integrate seasonal forecasting and crop-condition monitoring (FAO GIEWS, national meteorological bulletins) into procurement timing and inventory planning; diversify shipment timing around Meher harvest and secure storage-capable supply arrangements.
Food Safety MediumAs a cereal flour, teff flour can face contaminant and natural toxin risks (including mycotoxins) and may be subject to national maximum levels and sampling expectations aligned with Codex guidance for contaminants and toxins in food and feed.Require routine lot testing aligned to destination-market requirements (mycotoxins and heavy metals where relevant), implement supplier GMP/HACCP controls, and document traceability from grain lots to flour lots.
Labeling And Claims MediumAlthough teff is naturally gluten-free, cross-contact with wheat/rye/barley during harvesting, transport, storage, or milling can undermine gluten-free claims. Mislabeling risk is material in premium gluten-free channels and can trigger recalls, border holds, or reputational damage.Use dedicated gluten-free handling/milling where possible, verify cleaning/allergen control programs, and test finished flour to ensure alignment with Codex gluten-free criteria and destination-market regulations.
Intellectual Property And Benefit Sharing LowTeff has a documented international controversy involving an ABS agreement and associated patent activity related to teff processing, creating reputational and compliance sensitivity for companies marketing teff products in some jurisdictions.Apply due diligence on origin claims and benefit-sharing narratives, document lawful access/sourcing pathways, and monitor any jurisdiction-specific IP constraints relevant to teff processing or branded teff products.
Sustainability
- Climate variability and rainfall dependence in Ethiopia’s Meher/Belg seasons, with spillover effects on availability and price stability for globally traded teff-based products
- Soil fertility constraints and input access in teff-growing systems, which can limit yield improvements and reinforce supply concentration
Labor & Social
- Access-and-benefit-sharing (ABS) and intellectual property controversies tied to teff genetic resources and processing-related patents (a noted international case involving Ethiopia and a Dutch company)
- Food security-driven policy interventions in Ethiopia (including export restrictions) can create distributional tensions between domestic affordability and export-market development for value-added teff products
FAQ
Where does most of the world’s teff flour ultimately originate?Most teff flour supply traces back to Ethiopia because teff grain production and genetic diversity are concentrated there, and Ethiopia is the staple-market center for teff cultivation. Teff is also grown in smaller quantities in other countries, but these are generally minor relative to Ethiopia’s role.
Why can teff flour be sold as “gluten-free,” and what is the key compliance risk?Teff is a naturally gluten-free grain, so teff flour can be suitable for gluten-free diets. The main compliance risk is gluten cross-contact during transport or milling; Codex guidance for “gluten-free” labelling is commonly referenced internationally (for example, a gluten level not exceeding 20 mg/kg for foods labelled “gluten-free”).
What is the single biggest global trade risk for teff flour?Supply concentration and policy risk in Ethiopia is the biggest threat: when domestic food-security concerns rise, export restrictions or other market controls can tighten teff grain availability for milling and limit exportable teff flour, causing abrupt supply disruptions and price volatility in import markets.
Sources
Teff Flour Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Ethiopia
United States
Morocco
Canada
Netherlands
Greece
Botswana
Switzerland
South Africa
Mauritius
Turkiye
Italy
All country market pages: Ethiopia, United States, Morocco, Canada, Netherlands, Greece, Botswana, Switzerland, South Africa, Mauritius, Turkiye, Italy, Thailand, Belgium, France, Nigeria, Romania, Germany, Norway, Uganda, Bulgaria, Austria, India, Spain, Qatar, China, Hungary, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Poland, Portugal, Malaysia, Slovakia, Egypt, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, New Zealand, South Korea, Chile, Denmark, Latvia, Ireland, Indonesia, Oman, Finland, Liberia, Colombia, Sweden, Tanzania, Lithuania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Czechia, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, El Salvador, Israel, Mexico, Croatia, Costa Rica, Kuwait, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Gambia, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Macao, Malta, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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