Tortilla Chips Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Blue Corn Tortilla Chip, Chili Flavored Tortilla Chip, Conventional Corn Tortilla Chip, Flour Tortilla Chip, +4
Raw Materials
Corn Oil, Fresh Lime, Maize Grain, Salt
HS Code
190590
Last Updated
2026-08-07
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Tortilla Chips market coverage spans 143 countries.
- 701 exporter companies and 823 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 15,122 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 2026-08-07.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Tortilla Chips
Analyze 15,122 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Tortilla Chips.
Tortilla Chips Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Tortilla Chips to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Tortilla Chips: South Korea (-37.6%), Colombia (+25.7%), India (-21.4%).
Tortilla Chips Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Tortilla Chips country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Tortilla Chips transaction unit prices: Peru (6.25 USD / kg), Ecuador (5.05 USD / kg), Indonesia (5.05 USD / kg), Costa Rica (4.99 USD / kg), South Korea (4.95 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -4.6% | 3,149 | 3.46 USD / kg (441,583.426 kg) | 3.45 USD / kg (476,887.766 kg) | 3.57 USD / kg (360,343.585 kg) | 3.42 USD / kg (470,411.081 kg) | 3.57 USD / kg (445,058.48 kg) | 3.78 USD / kg (336,987.747 kg) | ||||||
| China | -4.7% | 192 | 3.62 USD / kg (73,328.76 kg) | 3.64 USD / kg (69,515.38 kg) | 3.63 USD / kg (62,095.25 kg) | 3.60 USD / kg (44,954.64 kg) | 3.63 USD / kg (42,846.3 kg) | 3.63 USD / kg (42,415.24 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +9.8% | 163 | 4.90 USD / kg (28,531.65 kg) | 4.62 USD / kg (19,717.39 kg) | 4.20 USD / kg (12,013.82 kg) | 3.79 USD / kg (14,332.1 kg) | 4.40 USD / kg (23,765.96 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (12,429.6 kg) | ||||||
| Greece | +9.6% | 49 | 4.23 USD / kg (5,737.5 kg) | 1.97 USD / kg (20,460 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +10.8% | 8,281 | 3.70 USD / kg (6,074,413.783 kg) | 3.75 USD / kg (7,010,512.951 kg) | 3.90 USD / kg (6,531,419.238 kg) | 4.33 USD / kg (6,892,312.917 kg) | 3.96 USD / kg (4,510,517.923 kg) | 4.44 USD / kg (2,905,309.318 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -8.9% | 538 | 5.41 USD / kg (15,527.43 kg) | 4.30 USD / kg (39,756.33 kg) | 5.11 USD / kg (40,047.91 kg) | 5.16 USD / kg (43,370.81 kg) | 4.87 USD / kg (53,372.801 kg) | 4.99 USD / kg (50,126.07 kg) | ||||||
| Guatemala | -5.0% | 532 | 3.96 USD / kg (135,124.75 kg) | 3.31 USD / kg (138,613.76 kg) | 4.61 USD / kg (64,655.24 kg) | 3.15 USD / kg (48,872.35 kg) | 4.12 USD / kg (70,907.61 kg) | 4.26 USD / kg (70,728.63 kg) | ||||||
| India | -21.4% | 245 | 3.76 USD / kg (55,387.29 kg) | 3.20 USD / kg (16,938.62 kg) | 2.63 USD / kg (41,188.42 kg) | 3.12 USD / kg (19,646.9 kg) | 3.22 USD / kg (19,273.25 kg) | 2.30 USD / kg (16,028.46 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +12.9% | 240 | 5.41 USD / kg (30,478.92 kg) | 4.98 USD / kg (15,255.97 kg) | 4.48 USD / kg (53,241.94 kg) | 3.80 USD / kg (20,540.17 kg) | 6.20 USD / kg (20,032.7 kg) | 5.05 USD / kg (23,083.3 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +0.5% | 165 | 4.22 USD / kg (8,494.01 kg) | 4.66 USD / kg (6,668.21 kg) | 3.76 USD / kg (13,138.75 kg) | 5.25 USD / kg (4,636.49 kg) | 5.33 USD / kg (3,131.65 kg) | 6.25 USD / kg (3,635.07 kg) |
Tortilla Chips Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,524 companies
701 exporters and 823 importers are mapped for Tortilla Chips.
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Tortilla Chips Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
701 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Tortilla Chips. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Tortilla Chips Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 701 total exporter companies in the Tortilla Chips supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-07
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Denmark)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-07
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Tortilla Chips Global Exporter Coverage
701 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Tortilla Chips supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Tortilla Chips (HS Code 190590) in 2024
For Tortilla Chips 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 |
Tortilla Chips Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Tortilla Chips Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
823 importer companies are mapped for Tortilla Chips demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Tortilla Chips Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Albania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-07
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Panama)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
823 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Tortilla Chips.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Tortilla Chips (HS Code 190590) in 2024
For Tortilla Chips 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 |
Tortilla Chips Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable packaged snack
Industry PositionPackaged Snack Food
Market
Tortilla chips are a globally traded, shelf-stable snack typically produced from corn-based inputs and sold as salted and flavored variants for retail and foodservice. Manufacturing is widely distributed across major consumer markets because chips are relatively bulky and sensitive to breakage, making regional production and distribution common even where cross-border trade exists. Upstream cost dynamics are closely linked to global maize and edible oil markets, while downstream competition is shaped by brand, flavor localization, and private-label expansion. Food safety and compliance risks in international trade are often tied to maize quality (notably mycotoxins) and process contaminants from high-temperature cooking, alongside labeling and additive rules that vary by market.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)mature snack markets trend stable while emerging markets and flavor-led segments expand
Specification
Major VarietiesYellow corn tortilla chips, White corn tortilla chips, Blue corn tortilla chips, Multigrain or blended-grain tortilla chips, Baked (reduced-fat) tortilla chips, Flavored and seasoned tortilla chips
Physical Attributes
- Crisp texture with low residual moisture to avoid staling
- Triangular or round chip formats; breakage rate is a practical buyer concern
- Surface texture that supports seasoning adhesion (varies by forming and cooking method)
Compositional Metrics
- Oil uptake and oxidation stability are central to sensory quality and shelf-life
- Salt level and seasoning load are key to product positioning and regulatory nutrition compliance
- Mycotoxin specifications on incoming maize materials can be part of supplier approval programs
Packaging
- High-barrier flexible bags (often metallized film) to limit oxygen and moisture ingress
- Protective secondary cartons for transport to reduce crushing and breakage
- Pack formats vary from single-serve to family-size and foodservice bulk
ProcessingHigh-temperature baking/frying drives flavor and texture but can increase process-contaminant management needs (e.g., acrylamide) depending on formulation and conditionsRancidity risk is influenced by oil type, antioxidant strategy, and oxygen control in packagingSeasoning application uniformity affects consumer acceptance and repeat purchase
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Maize ingredient procurement (masa flour/corn flour/grits) + edible oil + seasonings -> dough/masa preparation -> sheeting/forming and cutting -> baking or frying -> cooling and de-oiling -> seasoning application -> packaging (often low-oxygen) -> case packing/palletization -> distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Convenience snacking occasions and at-home entertaining
- Pairing with dips and meal accompaniment use-cases (e.g., salsa, guacamole, queso)
- Flavor innovation and spicy/regional flavor localization
- Private-label growth in modern retail and value-focused segments
- Foodservice demand for nachos and appetizer formats
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored at ambient temperatures; protection from heat and humidity helps preserve crispness and limits oil oxidation
- Warehouse and transport handling focus is often on preventing crushing, punctures, and seal failures rather than refrigerated cold-chain
Atmosphere Control
- Low-oxygen packaging strategies (commonly nitrogen flushing) are used to slow oxidative rancidity and preserve flavor
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is generally driven by oxidative rancidity, loss of crispness from moisture pickup, and flavor degradation; packaging barrier performance and seal integrity are critical
- Once opened, exposure to humidity and oxygen can quickly reduce crispness and sensory quality
Risks
Food Safety HighMycotoxin contamination in maize-based inputs (e.g., aflatoxins and fumonisins, depending on origin and storage conditions) can trigger regulatory non-compliance, recalls, and import detentions, disrupting supply and damaging brand trust in global trade.Use approved suppliers with validated mycotoxin monitoring, set incoming material specifications, apply HACCP-based controls, and diversify sourcing to reduce exposure to region-specific crop quality shocks.
Process Contaminants MediumHigh-temperature baking or frying of starchy products can increase acrylamide risk, drawing regulatory scrutiny and requiring process controls and documentation in some markets.Implement an acrylamide mitigation plan (time/temperature optimization, raw material control, and verification testing where required) aligned with applicable national guidance.
Input Cost Volatility MediumGlobal price volatility in maize and edible oils can compress margins and prompt rapid reformulation or pack-size changes, affecting product consistency and buyer negotiations.Use hedging and forward contracts where feasible, qualify alternative oils and seasonings in advance, and maintain transparent reformulation governance to protect quality.
Packaging And Quality Loss MediumMoisture and oxygen ingress from packaging defects, along with crushing damage during logistics, can reduce sellable quality and increase complaints even when food safety is not compromised.Specify high-barrier films and robust seals, use low-oxygen packaging where appropriate, and enforce distribution testing (drop, vibration, compression) with clear handling standards.
Sustainability
- Climate and yield volatility in maize supply can affect ingredient cost and availability
- Greenhouse gas footprint and water impacts associated with maize cultivation and edible oil supply chains
- Packaging waste and recycling constraints for multi-layer high-barrier snack packaging
Labor & Social
- Responsible agricultural labor practices in upstream maize and oilseed supply chains
- Worker health and safety in high-throughput snack manufacturing (hot oil systems, dust control, machinery guarding)
FAQ
What is the biggest global trade risk for tortilla chips made from corn?The most critical risk is maize input quality—especially mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and fumonisins—which can lead to regulatory non-compliance, recalls, and import detentions. This is why many manufacturers and buyers emphasize supplier approval, incoming material specifications, and HACCP-based controls focused on maize and storage conditions.
How do manufacturers keep tortilla chips crisp and prevent rancidity during distribution?Crispness and flavor stability depend on limiting moisture pickup and slowing oil oxidation. In practice this is managed through high-barrier packaging, strong seal integrity, careful handling to avoid punctures, and low-oxygen packaging approaches (commonly nitrogen flushing) to reduce oxidative rancidity.
Which certifications are commonly used for tortilla chip manufacturing intended for export markets?Common food safety and quality system certifications include HACCP-based programs and widely used GFSI-recognized schemes (such as BRCGS, SQF, and FSSC 22000), as well as ISO 22000 depending on buyer requirements. Specific acceptance depends on the importing market and customer audit expectations.
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Tortilla Chips Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Belgium, United States, Canada, Spain, Malaysia, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, South Korea, Australia, Denmark, China, Romania, Greece, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Guatemala, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Singapore, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Russia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, New Zealand, Germany, Kuwait, France, Serbia, Israel, Oman, Poland, United Kingdom, Peru, Uzbekistan, Ireland, Costa Rica, Turkiye, Ecuador, Austria, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, Czechia, Panama, Vietnam, Portugal, Thailand, Nicaragua, Slovakia, Argentina, India, Hungary, Lithuania, Croatia, Norway, South Africa, Estonia, Colombia, Taiwan, Finland, Latvia, Paraguay, Albania, Nigeria, Slovenia, Kyrgyzstan, Andorra, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Guyana, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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