Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Whole Dried Finger Millet market coverage spans 107 countries.
- 122 exporter companies and 133 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 432 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 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 2026-04-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Whole Dried Finger Millet
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Whole Dried Finger Millet Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Whole Dried Finger Millet: Sri Lanka (-59.0%), India (+41.1%), Ethiopia (+15.9%).
Whole Dried Finger Millet Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-10, countries with visible Whole Dried Finger Millet transaction unit prices: India (0.64 USD / kg), Ethiopia (0.40 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +41.1% | 415 | 0.52 USD / kg (261,933.3 kg) | 0.48 USD / kg (296,457.9 kg) | 0.44 USD / kg (293,441 kg) | 0.63 USD / kg (528,671 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (582,890.16 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (172,941.9 kg) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | +15.9% | 15 | 0.32 USD / kg (585,000 kg) | 0.32 USD / kg (405,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.65 USD / kg (200,000 kg) | 0.40 USD / kg (48,000 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | -59.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.93 USD / kg (150 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Whole Dried Finger Millet Global Supply Chain Coverage
255 companies
122 exporters and 133 importers are mapped for Whole Dried Finger Millet.
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Whole Dried Finger Millet Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
122 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Whole Dried Finger Millet. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Whole Dried Finger Millet Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-13
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Nepal
Supplying Products: Dried Finger Millet, Whole Dried Finger Millet
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Nepal
Supplying Products: Dried Finger Millet, Whole Dried Finger Millet
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-19
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Kenya
Supplying Products: Dried Finger Millet, Dried Ginger, Whole Dried Finger Millet
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Kenya
Supplying Products: Dried Soybean, Dried Finger Millet, Whole Dried Finger Millet
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-02
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Nepal
Supplying Products: Dried Finger Millet, Finger Millet Karapusa, Whole Dried Finger Millet +1
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-17
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Nepal
Supplying Products: Dried Finger Millet, Finger Millet Flour, Whole Dried Finger Millet
Whole Dried Finger Millet Global Exporter Coverage
122 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Whole Dried Finger Millet (HS Code 100821) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 13,930,270 kg | 11,547,176 USD | View → |
| 2 | United States | 25,976,211 kg | 11,303,854 USD | View → |
| 3 | India | 11,120,169 kg | 6,265,262.28 USD | View → |
| 4 | Brazil | 371,599 kg | 894,978 USD | View → |
| 5 | Poland | 1,458,225 kg | 649,095 USD | View → |
| 6 | Australia | 1,265,290 kg | 621,386.481 USD | View → |
| 7 | Italy | 382,614 kg | 481,593.279 USD | View → |
| 8 | Bolivia | 195,199.6 kg | 437,991.68 USD | View → |
| 9 | Canada | 571,496 kg | 406,690.051 USD | View → |
| 10 | South Africa | 595,028.992 kg | 324,395.234 USD | View → |
Whole Dried Finger Millet Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Whole Dried Finger Millet Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
133 importer companies are mapped for Whole Dried Finger Millet demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Whole Dried Finger Millet Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-02
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Latvia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Land TransportOthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(Iran)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-28
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
133 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Whole Dried Finger Millet.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Whole Dried Finger Millet (HS Code 100821) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,974,636 kg | 2,782,044 USD | View → |
| 2 | Italy | 1,079,969 kg | 1,470,289.381 USD | View → |
| 3 | Malaysia | 2,941,406.6 kg | 1,446,626.49 USD | View → |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 1,772,154 kg | 1,306,543.902 USD | View → |
| 5 | Israel | 1,052,664.748 kg | 1,147,000 USD | View → |
| 6 | Japan | 294,000 kg | 989,209.567 USD | View → |
| 7 | Germany | 465,229 kg | 578,135.122 USD | View → |
| 8 | Brazil | 197,209 kg | 494,677 USD | View → |
| 9 | Philippines | 1,115,644.15 kg | 484,160 USD | View → |
| 10 | Canada | 235,353.431 kg | 481,326.389 USD | View → |
Whole Dried Finger Millet Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Whole Dried Finger Millet
Whole Dried Finger Millet Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Whole Dried Finger Millet wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Whole Dried Finger Millet Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Whole Dried Finger Millet Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCereal (small millet)
Scientific NameEleusine coracana
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Warm-season annual cereal grown in tropical to subtropical environments
- Commonly rainfed in semi-arid to sub-humid zones; performance is sensitive to rainfall timing despite general drought tolerance relative to some cereals
- Grows on a range of soils, including relatively low-fertility soils, with yield and grain quality influenced by agronomy and post-harvest handling
Main VarietiesBrown/red grain types, Light/white grain types
Consumption Forms
- Whole grain cooked in porridges and traditional dishes
- Milled flour for flatbreads, bakery blends, and thickened foods
- Malted grain for beverages and fermented foods
- Popped/roasted grain for snack or ingredient use
Grading Factors
- Cleanliness (foreign matter, stones, other grains)
- Moisture condition and evidence of mold/odor
- Insect damage and live infestation
- Broken/shriveled grain proportion
- Uniformity of grain color where buyer specifications apply
Planting to HarvestTypically about 3 to 5 months from sowing to harvest (varies by variety and growing conditions).
Market
Whole dried finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is a storable small-grain cereal primarily produced and consumed in South Asia and parts of East Africa, with India widely recognized as the leading producer. Global cross-border trade is comparatively thin and often statistically bundled under aggregated “millet” categories rather than a finger-millet-specific line, which can limit transparency on true trade flows. Market dynamics are shaped by domestic staple-food demand in producing countries, niche health/whole-grain positioning in some importing markets, and strict quality/food-safety requirements for contaminants driven by destination regulations. Price and availability risks are closely tied to rainfed production variability and post-harvest handling performance (drying, storage hygiene, and pest control).
Market GrowthMixed (recent multi-year context)Primarily staple-driven demand in producing regions with niche growth potential in specialty/health segments, while formal trade visibility remains limited by aggregated trade classifications.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLargest producer in commonly cited global production statistics; production is largely oriented to domestic food use.
- UgandaSignificant producer in East Africa; largely domestically consumed with limited formal export visibility.
- EthiopiaNotable producer where finger millet is part of mixed cereal systems; domestic staple focus.
- TanzaniaRegional producer in East Africa; supply and quality can be sensitive to seasonal rainfall and storage conditions.
- NepalProducer in South Asia; trade volumes are typically small relative to domestic use.
Supply Calendar
- India:Oct, Nov, DecMain harvest window commonly aligns with post-monsoon (Kharif) production; additional smaller off-season harvests can occur depending on region and irrigation.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Very small, round grains; common grain colors range from reddish-brown to darker brown, with lighter/whitish types also present in some production areas
- Typically traded as cleaned, dried whole grain intended for milling, malting, or direct cooking
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly emphasize safe storage moisture management and absence of visible mold, given food-safety and quality risks in stored cereals
Grades
- Commercial grading is commonly based on cleanliness and soundness (foreign matter, broken grain, insect damage, mold/odor), with contaminant and mycotoxin compliance determined by destination market requirements
Packaging
- Bulk shipment commonly uses woven polypropylene sacks (often with liners) or bulk bags, depending on destination handling requirements
- Retail packs may be used in specialty channels where finger millet is marketed as a whole grain or flour input
ProcessingMills readily into flour for porridges, flatbreads, and bakery blendsCan be malted for traditional beverages and food products; can also be popped/roasted for snack or ingredient use
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest -> threshing -> drying -> cleaning -> grading -> bagging -> storage -> inland transport -> (where traded) export/import distribution -> milling/malting/food manufacturing -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Staple cereal consumption and food-security demand in producing regions (notably South Asia and parts of East Africa)
- Niche demand in specialty markets for whole-grain, gluten-free cereal alternatives and traditional-food ingredients
Temperature
- Quality preservation is driven more by keeping grain dry and protected from moisture ingress than by refrigeration; warm, humid storage conditions elevate mold and pest risks
Atmosphere Control
- Hermetic storage (sealed bags/silos) and controlled fumigation practices are used in some supply chains to reduce insect infestation and protect storability
Shelf Life
- Dried whole grain has a long shelf life when adequately dried and kept pest-free; losses are typically driven by moisture uptake, insects, and mold development rather than intrinsic perishability
Risks
Food Safety HighMycotoxin and contaminant compliance is a deal-breaker risk for traded finger millet and millet-class grains: inadequate drying or poor storage can raise mold-related hazards and trigger shipment rejections under destination food-safety rules.Use rapid drying, moisture-proof storage, routine sampling/testing aligned to buyer requirements, and Codex-aligned contaminant controls across the supply chain.
Climate MediumProduction is commonly tied to seasonal rainfall in semi-arid to sub-humid zones; delayed rains, dry spells, or extreme events can reduce yields and increase price volatility in local markets that anchor global availability.Diversify sourcing across regions, monitor monsoon/rainfall outlooks, and support drought-risk management through agronomy and storage buffers.
Storage Pests MediumInsect infestation and quality degradation in stored grain can reduce exportable supply and increase cleaning losses, especially where storage infrastructure is weak and humidity control is limited.Adopt hermetic storage where feasible, implement integrated pest management, and maintain sanitation and monitoring in warehouses.
Trade Data Transparency MediumFinger millet is frequently not separately identified in widely used customs trade classifications (often grouped within broader “millet” categories), complicating market intelligence on true export/import patterns and pricing benchmarks.Triangulate FAO production data with ITC/Customs aggregated millet trade lines and buyer-side procurement intelligence; document product specifications clearly in contracts.
Sustainability
- Climate and rainfall variability in rainfed dryland systems where finger millet is often cultivated
- Post-harvest loss and waste reduction through improved drying and storage (quality preservation and food loss prevention)
- Agrobiodiversity and resilience: finger millet is often discussed within “underutilized/neglected crops” portfolios aimed at diversifying cereal systems
Labor & Social
- Smallholder livelihoods and price transmission: production and primary processing are frequently small-scale with limited market power
- Labor intensity in harvesting, threshing, and cleaning; occupational safety and fair compensation depend on local practices and enforcement
FAQ
Where is whole dried finger millet mainly produced globally?Production is concentrated in South Asia and parts of East Africa, with India widely recognized as the leading producer and countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania also important in regional production.
What is the biggest trade-disrupting risk for finger millet shipments?Food-safety compliance—especially contamination and mycotoxin risk linked to inadequate drying and storage—is the most critical issue because it can lead to rejection at destination markets under contaminant rules.
Why is trade data for finger millet often hard to interpret?Finger millet is commonly grouped under broader “millet” customs categories in public trade datasets, so reported export/import figures may reflect multiple millet types rather than finger millet alone.
Sources
Whole Dried Finger Millet Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Germany
Uzbekistan
South Korea
United States
United Arab Emirates
India
Japan
Ukraine
France
Thailand
Israel
Poland
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