Parent Product
Enzymes
Last Updated
2026-07-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Transglutaminase market coverage spans 21 countries.
- 31 exporter companies and 53 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 90 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-30.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Transglutaminase
Analyze 90 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Transglutaminase.
Transglutaminase Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Transglutaminase to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Transglutaminase: Taiwan (+224.2%), United States (+157.6%), Germany (-77.7%).
Transglutaminase Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Transglutaminase country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Transglutaminase transaction unit prices: United States (94.94 USD / kg), Brazil (27.17 USD / kg), Germany (11.38 USD / kg), Denmark (8.28 USD / kg), China (3.45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | +1.0% | 10 | - (-) | 8.54 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.28 USD / kg (420 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | +224.2% | 7 | 6.75 USD / kg (360 kg) | 84.92 USD / kg (690 kg) | - (-) | 6.75 USD / kg (800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -67.9% | 39 | 4.92 USD / kg (26,200.4 kg) | 9.85 USD / kg (35,880 kg) | 15.97 USD / kg (1,540 kg) | 5.49 USD / kg (28,320 kg) | 11.67 USD / kg (13,220 kg) | 3.45 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | +14.5% | 25 | 34.00 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | 34.16 USD / kg (9,240 kg) | 27.19 USD / kg (9,000 kg) | 27.20 USD / kg (7,000 kg) | 30.48 USD / kg (5,988.37 kg) | 27.17 USD / kg (4,560 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +36.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +157.6% | 2 | - (-) | 6.00 USD / kg (0.01 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 94.94 USD / kg (1.09 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -77.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 11.38 USD / kg (1,300 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.00 USD / kg (0.2 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 2 | - (-) | 55.51 USD / kg (133.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -52.2% | 1 | - (-) | 4.04 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Transglutaminase Global Supply Chain Coverage
84 companies
31 exporters and 53 importers are mapped for Transglutaminase.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Transglutaminase, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Transglutaminase Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
31 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Transglutaminase. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Transglutaminase Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 31 total exporter companies in the Transglutaminase supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Transglutaminase
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Transglutaminase
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Transglutaminase, Amylase +1
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-06
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Transglutaminase, Lipases +2
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-18
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Transglutaminase
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Enzymes, Transglutaminase
Transglutaminase Global Exporter Coverage
31 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Transglutaminase supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Transglutaminase Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
53 importer companies are mapped for Transglutaminase demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Transglutaminase Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-18
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
53 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Transglutaminase.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Transglutaminase buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder (food enzyme preparation)
Industry PositionFood Enzyme / Processing Aid
Market
Transglutaminase (EC 2.3.2.13) is a globally traded specialty food enzyme used to cross-link proteins, supporting texture modification and binding in processed foods. Commercial supply is based on industrial fermentation (including Streptomyces mobaraensis-derived preparations and recombinant production systems such as Bacillus licheniformis expressing a transglutaminase gene), with multinational ingredient companies active in regulatory submissions in the United States and European Union. Demand is closely tied to processed meat/fish restructuring, dairy texturization, bakery/grain processing, and fast-growing plant-based analogue categories described in major regulatory dossiers. Market access is strongly shaped by jurisdiction-specific food enzyme authorizations, use conditions, and labeling expectations—particularly for reformed/formed meat and poultry products in the U.S.
Specification
Major VarietiesMicrobial transglutaminase (mTG) preparations (EC 2.3.2.13)
Physical Attributes
- Typically supplied as a free-flowing powder enzyme preparation, often formulated with carriers for dosing and dispersion in food processing
Compositional Metrics
- Declared enzyme activity (assay basis varies by supplier and application)
- Total Organic Solids (TOS) is used as an exposure/usage basis in regulatory dossiers for food enzyme preparations
- Microbiological criteria and impurity limits (e.g., heavy metals) are typically specified for food enzyme preparations
Grades
- Food-grade enzyme preparation for use under good manufacturing practice (GMP) in defined food manufacturing processes
Packaging
- Moisture-protective packaging (e.g., lined bags or sealed containers) used to preserve activity during distribution in ingredient supply chains
ProcessingApplied during manufacturing to catalyze protein cross-linking (binding/texture); intended for use within specific food manufacturing processes rather than as a consumer-facing ingredient
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Microbial fermentation (production organism) -> recovery/clarification -> concentration -> drying/formulation with carriers -> food ingredient distribution -> incorporation into food manufacturing processes (meat/fish, dairy, bakery/grains, plant-based analogues)
Demand Drivers
- Processed meat and fish restructuring and binding applications where uniform portioning and texture are valued
- Texture and functional property improvements in dairy and fermented dairy processing (e.g., cheese and fermented dairy products) described in regulatory use categories
- Formulation support for plant-based analogues (meat, dairy, egg, seafood analogues) included in major regulatory dossiers
- Bakery, cereal, pasta/noodle processing applications included in major regulatory dossiers
Temperature
- Activity and performance are sensitive to storage and handling; dry storage conditions that limit moisture and excessive heat are commonly emphasized for enzyme preparations
Shelf Life
- Commercial enzyme preparations are typically managed with supplier-defined shelf-life and activity-retention specifications; buyers commonly qualify lots by activity and storage stability
Risks
Regulatory And Labeling Compliance HighMarket access and demand can be disrupted by regulatory authorization outcomes and labeling requirements, especially for restructured meat and poultry products. In the United States, specific labeling provisions apply when transglutaminase is used to bind pieces of meat or poultry into formed/reformed cuts, making compliance a core trade and commercialization risk.Maintain jurisdiction-specific regulatory dossiers (food enzyme approvals/GRAS positions), implement label governance for formed/reformed products, and verify downstream customers’ compliance with applicable meat/poultry labeling rules.
Food Safety MediumUse in modified/restructured meat and fish products can elevate food-safety management sensitivity because binding smaller pieces into a larger unit increases reliance on hygienic handling and adequate cooking controls for non-intact products.Strengthen HACCP controls for restructured/non-intact products (sanitation, time/temperature control, validated cooking instructions where applicable) and ensure traceability of lots and customers.
Allergen And Sensitivity Considerations MediumScientific risk assessors note that allergic reactions cannot be fully excluded for food enzyme preparations, and EFSA opinions state that a risk of contribution to coeliac disease cannot be excluded under intended conditions of use—creating potential for heightened scrutiny and customer-specific restrictions.Request and review supplier allergen and manufacturing statements, validate removal of viable production organisms/DNA where required, and manage customer communications for gluten/celiac-sensitive product lines.
Supply Concentration MediumCommercial supply depends on specialized fermentation capacity and a relatively limited set of approved production strains and supplier quality systems; disruptions at a major producer or loss of authorization for a specific production strain can affect availability and continuity for downstream manufacturers.Qualify multiple suppliers/strains where feasible, pre-approve alternates in formulations, and maintain safety stocks for critical SKUs.
Labor & Social
- Consumer transparency and potential perception of deception when used to create formed/reformed meat or poultry cuts ("meat glue" narrative), increasing reputational and labeling-compliance sensitivity
FAQ
What does transglutaminase do in food manufacturing?Transglutaminase is a food enzyme used during processing to cross-link proteins, helping manufacturers modify texture and create binding in products such as modified meat and fish items, dairy processes (including fermented dairy and cheese), bakery/grain applications, and plant-based analogues—uses described in EFSA opinions and U.S. FDA GRAS notices.
Why is transglutaminase closely tied to labeling and consumer perception risk in meat and poultry?Because it can bind pieces together to create formed or reformed cuts, regulators treat transparency as important. In the U.S., when transglutaminase is used to bind pieces of meat or poultry to form or reform a cut, the label must indicate the product is “formed” or “reformed” as part of the product name under USDA FSIS regulations.
Are there any allergy or celiac-related considerations for transglutaminase enzyme preparations?EFSA evaluations for certain transglutaminase food enzyme preparations state that allergic reactions cannot be fully excluded (though the likelihood may be low) and that a risk of contribution to coeliac disease cannot be excluded under intended conditions of use, which can lead some buyers to apply additional qualification requirements.
Sources
Transglutaminase Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Turkiye, Taiwan, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
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Parent product: Enzymes
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