Sub Product
Defatted Wheat Germ, Raw Wheat Germ, Toasted Wheat Germ
Derived Products
Wheat Germ Extract Supplement, Wheat Germ Oil
HS Code
110430
Last Updated
2026-07-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Wheat Germ market coverage spans 112 countries.
- 160 exporter companies and 211 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 437 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 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 2026-07-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Wheat Germ
Analyze 437 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Wheat Germ.
Wheat Germ Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Wheat Germ to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Wheat Germ: Guatemala (+365.6%), United States (+361.7%), India (+215.7%).
Wheat Germ Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Wheat Germ country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Wheat Germ transaction unit prices: Vietnam (6.99 USD / kg), United States (5.19 USD / kg), Japan (4.45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +361.7% | 5 | - (-) | 4.43 USD / kg (1,270 kg) | - (-) | 5.79 USD / kg (91.53 kg) | - (-) | 5.19 USD / kg (31.56 kg) | ||||||
| India | +215.7% | 7 | 7.05 USD / kg (2,032 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.39 USD / kg (300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +3.0% | 59 | - (-) | 6.84 USD / kg (263,317.312 kg) | 7.20 USD / kg (206,154.4 kg) | 7.23 USD / kg (97,792.4 kg) | 7.04 USD / kg (271,894 kg) | 6.99 USD / kg (95,174 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -33.3% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.45 USD / kg (17,060 kg) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +16.4% | 346 | 0.57 USD / kg (1,694,000 kg) | 0.57 USD / kg (1,166,000 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (836,000 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (1,925,051.94 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (1,498,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | +9.8% | 3 | - (-) | 21.40 USD / kg (500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 21.15 USD / kg (500 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Guatemala | +365.6% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.29 USD / kg (4,070 kg) | - (-) | 6.36 USD / kg (3,210 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Denmark | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.27 USD / kg (100 kg) | 6.38 USD / kg (50 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.28 USD / kg (77 kg) | - (-) | 2.62 USD / kg (67 kg) | - (-) |
Wheat Germ Global Supply Chain Coverage
371 companies
160 exporters and 211 importers are mapped for Wheat Germ.
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Wheat Germ Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
160 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Wheat Germ. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Wheat Germ Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 160 total exporter companies in the Wheat Germ supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Kenya
Supplying Products: Wheat Germ
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Ukraine, United States, Kazakhstan, Bolivia
Supplying Products: Wheat Germ, Yeast, Baking Mix +5
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Turkiye, South Korea, India, Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Wheat Germ, Wheat Flour, Baking Mix +5
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Wheat Germ, Cracked Wheat
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 9
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Czechia, Bulgaria, Germany, Canada, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, United States, Latvia
Supplying Products: Wheat Germ, Wheat Flour, White Sugar +5
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Liechtenstein, Lithuania
Supplying Products: Wheat Germ, Barley Flakes
Wheat Germ Global Exporter Coverage
160 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Wheat Germ supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Wheat Germ (HS Code 110430) in 2024
For Wheat Germ 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 |
Wheat Germ Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Wheat Germ Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
211 importer companies are mapped for Wheat Germ demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Wheat Germ Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Romania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Latvia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
211 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Wheat Germ.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Wheat Germ (HS Code 110430) in 2024
For Wheat Germ 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 |
Wheat Germ Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Milling Co-product)
Market
Wheat germ is the nutrient-dense embryo fraction separated during wheat milling and traded globally as a dry ingredient for bakery, cereal, and nutrition-focused foods, as well as a feedstock for wheat germ oil. Global availability is structurally linked to wheat production, storage, and industrial milling throughput, so supply tends to be strongest in large wheat-producing and wheat-processing economies. The market is quality-sensitive because the germ’s natural oil content and endogenous enzymes can drive rapid oxidative rancidity if the product is not stabilized and protected from oxygen, heat, and moisture. Trade is also shaped by allergen and labeling requirements because wheat germ is a wheat-derived, gluten-containing ingredient.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLarge wheat producer and major grain-processing base; wheat germ availability is tied to milling volumes.
- IndiaLarge wheat producer with substantial domestic milling; supply is closely linked to local processing demand.
- RussiaMajor wheat producer/exporter; germ output depends on domestic milling and co-product utilization.
- United StatesLarge wheat producer with industrial milling and ingredient manufacturing capacity.
- FranceMajor EU wheat producer; milling co-products support ingredient supply into European food markets.
- CanadaMajor wheat producer/exporter with established grain handling and processing infrastructure.
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere wheat producer; germ availability depends on domestic milling and export-oriented grain flows.
Supply Calendar
- Global (industrial wheat milling):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecSupply is generally year-round because milling draws from stored wheat; origin availability follows milling utilization more than harvest seasonality.
Specification
Major VarietiesCommon wheat (Triticum aestivum) germ, Durum wheat (Triticum durum) germ
Physical Attributes
- Light tan to golden-brown granular or flaky material (raw or toasted/stabilized variants)
- Nutty aroma/flavor in stabilized or toasted forms
- Higher natural oil content than bran or refined flour fractions, increasing oxidation sensitivity
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on oxidation/rancidity indicators, moisture control, and microbiological limits rather than varietal identity
- Nutrient-positioned products emphasize naturally occurring vitamins/minerals and lipid-associated components (spec values vary by origin and processing)
Grades
- Food-grade stabilized wheat germ (heat-treated to reduce rancidity risk)
- Raw/un-stabilized wheat germ (typically handled with tighter storage controls)
- Defatted wheat germ/meal (after oil extraction; used for protein/fiber enrichment)
Packaging
- Multiwall paper bags or kraft bags with inner liner for bulk ingredient trade
- Food-grade plastic bags (often within cartons) for smaller wholesale formats
- Oxygen- and moisture-barrier packaging formats used for shelf-stable retail packs
ProcessingHeat stabilization (toasting/steam treatment) is commonly used to reduce enzymatic activity and slow oxidation-driven quality lossDefatting via oil extraction produces wheat germ oil and a lower-fat germ meal with different functional properties
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wheat reception & storage -> industrial milling -> germ separation -> stabilization (optional) -> cooling -> milling/sieving -> packaging -> ingredient distribution
- Optional downstream route: germ -> oil extraction -> wheat germ oil + defatted germ meal -> specialty ingredient distribution
Demand Drivers
- Nutrient enrichment and “whole-grain” positioning in bakery, cereals, and nutrition products
- Functional use as a nutty-flavored inclusion for texture and taste in baked goods and cereal mixes
- Use of wheat germ oil in specialty food and personal care supply chains (where applicable)
Temperature
- Quality preservation is driven by limiting heat exposure and avoiding temperature cycling that accelerates oxidation
- Unstabilized product is often handled with tighter temperature control than stabilized/toasted product to reduce rancidity risk
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly dependent on stabilization, packaging oxygen barrier, and storage conditions; oxidation-driven off-flavors are a key limiting factor in trade acceptance
Risks
Quality Degradation HighWheat germ can lose marketability quickly if oxidation and rancidity develop during storage or transit, especially when the product is not stabilized and packaging allows oxygen ingress. Quality failures can trigger shipment rejections, customer claims, and rapid price discounting because off-flavors are difficult to remediate once formed.Specify stabilized vs. raw clearly in contracts; require oxidation/rancidity testing in COAs; use oxygen-barrier packaging and manage storage with low heat exposure and fast inventory turnover.
Food Safety MediumAs a wheat-derived ingredient, wheat germ supply chains must manage microbial contamination risks and ensure compliance with buyer microbiological specifications, particularly for products used with minimal downstream heat treatment.Implement validated food safety plans (HACCP/FSMS), hygienic handling, environmental monitoring where applicable, and lot-level traceability with defined microbiological specifications.
Regulatory Compliance MediumWheat germ is a gluten-containing ingredient; mislabeling, allergen cross-contact, or non-compliant claims can cause border holds, recalls, and brand damage in import markets with strict allergen and labeling regimes.Maintain robust allergen control programs, validated label review processes, and documented segregation where cross-contact risk exists.
Geopolitical And Price Volatility MediumBecause wheat germ availability is tied to wheat milling economics and wheat supply, disruptions in major wheat-export corridors or sharp wheat price swings can indirectly impact ingredient pricing and availability for processors.Use multi-origin sourcing strategies, align procurement with wheat market risk management practices, and qualify alternate suppliers for stabilized and defatted specifications.
Sustainability
- Co-product valorization: using wheat germ as an ingredient can improve resource efficiency of wheat milling by reducing waste streams
- Upstream wheat cultivation footprint (fertilizer, pesticide use, and climate exposure) indirectly influences sustainability expectations for wheat-derived ingredients
- Packaging and energy use for stabilization/processing can be material for retail-oriented, shelf-stable wheat germ products
Sources
Wheat Germ Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Hungary, Ukraine, United States, Canada, Germany, Uganda, China, Netherlands, Romania, India, Kenya, United Kingdom, Australia, Bulgaria, Italy, South Korea, Switzerland, France, United Arab Emirates, Poland, Brazil, Japan, Turkiye, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Austria, Spain, Israel, Mexico, Slovakia, Nigeria, Serbia, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Moldova, Portugal, Lithuania, Morocco, Denmark, Czechia, Latvia, Ireland, Malaysia, Sweden, South Africa, Colombia, Croatia, Azerbaijan, Greece, Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Macao, Philippines, Andorra, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Fiji, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Tanzania, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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