Yeast Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Baker's Yeast, Brewer's Yeast, Distiller's Yeast, Feed Yeast, +4
Derived Products
Frozen Pizza, Granary Bread, Multigrain Bloomer, Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, +78
HS Code
210210
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Yeast market coverage spans 154 countries.
  • 4,162 exporter companies and 5,882 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 18,521 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-17.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Yeast

Analyze 18,521 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Yeast.

Yeast Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Yeast to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Yeast: United States (+580.6%), Belgium (+210.4%), Italy (+148.6%).

Yeast Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Yeast country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Yeast transaction unit prices: Italy (23.52 USD / kg), Denmark (22.82 USD / kg), Chile (21.56 USD / kg), Germany (19.47 USD / kg), United States (13.41 USD / kg), 13 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
China+12.3%3,9372.50 USD / kg (6,257,191.02 kg)1.94 USD / kg (6,155,529.449 kg)1.98 USD / kg (7,559,980.501 kg)1.82 USD / kg (7,950,688.31 kg)2.34 USD / kg (5,284,448.339 kg)2.74 USD / kg (1,068,438.02 kg)
France+138.3%1,1169.44 USD / kg (661,595.366 kg)11.69 USD / kg (498,114.758 kg)8.42 USD / kg (326,819.35 kg)5.42 USD / kg (295,635.32 kg)5.07 USD / kg (220,817.49 kg)6.30 USD / kg (316,153.596 kg)
United States+580.6%1,0535.16 USD / kg (564,183.453 kg)6.64 USD / kg (285,670.329 kg)10.28 USD / kg (249,115.54 kg)16.39 USD / kg (72,445.589 kg)26.72 USD / kg (25,215.508 kg)13.41 USD / kg (21,278.722 kg)
Belgium+210.4%4118.23 USD / kg (175,907.492 kg)7.10 USD / kg (158,143.2 kg)10.48 USD / kg (378,590.238 kg)7.82 USD / kg (553,373.96 kg)14.50 USD / kg (31,716 kg)7.72 USD / kg (61,060 kg)
Vietnam-11.4%3481.37 USD / kg (764,951 kg)1.32 USD / kg (747,890 kg)1.35 USD / kg (1,153,541 kg)1.56 USD / kg (765,100 kg)1.44 USD / kg (387,000 kg)1.17 USD / kg (55,000 kg)
Germany+43.2%3096.92 USD / kg (164,293.83 kg)7.52 USD / kg (104,435.65 kg)10.46 USD / kg (274,734.4 kg)15.83 USD / kg (29,844.8 kg)17.08 USD / kg (141,952.72 kg)19.47 USD / kg (96,915 kg)
Brazil+90.0%9252.94 USD / kg (2,697,692.84 kg)3.76 USD / kg (1,966,981.92 kg)2.41 USD / kg (2,521,204.081 kg)3.21 USD / kg (1,945,267.704 kg)3.62 USD / kg (1,972,075 kg)3.28 USD / kg (261,460.49 kg)
Italy+148.6%42313.14 USD / kg (132,400.5 kg)17.64 USD / kg (234,066.46 kg)16.97 USD / kg (145,860.27 kg)15.08 USD / kg (216,211 kg)17.47 USD / kg (236,501.96 kg)23.52 USD / kg (3,324.48 kg)
Denmark+53.3%29543.74 USD / kg (4,591.42 kg)15.77 USD / kg (43,891.4 kg)17.76 USD / kg (79,802.13 kg)21.27 USD / kg (2,593.8 kg)23.23 USD / kg (661.4 kg)22.82 USD / kg (1,901 kg)
Mexico-5.1%2,6503.04 USD / kg (7,208,031.366 kg)3.39 USD / kg (7,946,240.323 kg)3.22 USD / kg (7,468,665.82 kg)3.44 USD / kg (3,330,818.819 kg)3.28 USD / kg (4,214,225.146 kg)3.27 USD / kg (4,187,233.413 kg)
Yeast Global Supply Chain Coverage
10,044 companies
4,162 exporters and 5,882 importers are mapped for Yeast.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Yeast, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Yeast Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

4,162 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Yeast. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Yeast Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners

6 premium Yeast suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Indian Biotech Enterprises
India
Food Manufacturing
Lesaffre International
France
Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
MOLINO ROSSETTO SPA logo
MOLINO ROSSETTO SPA
Italy
Contact
Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
POLSELLI SPA logo
POLSELLI SPA
Italy
Contact
Food Wholesalers
Hao Quang Coconut One Member Company Limited
Vietnam
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Bakels Sweden AB
Sweden
Food Manufacturing
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Yeast Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 4,162 total exporter companies in the Yeast supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 78
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Philippines, South Korea, India
Supplying Products: Yeast, Probiotics, Selenium Supplement +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 28
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Algeria, Belgium, Vietnam, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, France, United States
Supplying Products: Yeast, Selenium Supplement, Calcium stearoyl lactylate +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 57
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Saudi Arabia, Nicaragua, Italy, Panama, Uganda, Costa Rica, Guatemala, United Arab Emirates, United States, India
Supplying Products: Yeast, Selenium Supplement, Baking Mix +5
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 11
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Guyana, Peru, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil
Supplying Products: Yeast, Sugarcane Molasses, Multivitamin Supplement +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Kenya, Lesotho, Brazil, India
Supplying Products: Yeast, Baker's Yeast
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 64
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Nigeria, Croatia, Bulgaria, Qatar, Belgium, Israel, Sudan, Algeria, France, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Yeast, Frozen Dough, Bulgur +5
Yeast Global Exporter Coverage
4,162 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Yeast supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Yeast (HS Code 210210) in 2024

For Yeast in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States700,190,995 kg6,591,853,293 USD
2Germany901,757,506.404 kg5,911,645,726.266 USD
3Netherlands799,833,883.94 kg4,300,528,147.09 USD
4Italy391,497,573 kg2,442,484,679.387 USD
5Poland358,773,097.374 kg2,154,115,096 USD
6United Kingdom187,938,046.384 kg1,791,307,665.359 USD
7Canada373,821,961.858 kg1,666,897,269.615 USD
8Spain240,340,063.876 kg1,324,137,180.032 USD
9Belgium345,889,057.913 kg1,279,393,003.321 USD
10Hong Kong34,856,781 kg1,254,778,910.354 USD

Yeast Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Yeast Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

5,882 importer companies are mapped for Yeast demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Yeast Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 5,882 total importer companies tracked for Yeast. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Bhutan, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Canada, Nepal
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Switzerland, Taiwan, Philippines, New Zealand, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 13
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Chile
Global Importer Coverage
5,882 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Yeast.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Yeast buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Yeast (HS Code 210210) in 2024

For Yeast in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States1,061,755,269 kg7,508,313,492 USD
2Germany629,705,647.772 kg2,924,554,673.783 USD
3Netherlands461,409,030.805 kg2,170,171,965.055 USD
4South Korea151,623,571.275 kg2,121,589,722 USD
5Canada306,738,205.748 kg2,102,524,502.32 USD
6Australia224,149,897.441 kg1,636,579,955.758 USD
7Hong Kong117,534,492 kg1,493,551,219.433 USD
8Italy228,802,866.676 kg1,251,636,886.153 USD
9Philippines273,468,874.33 kg1,161,174,927 USD
10Spain212,062,233.467 kg1,083,953,538.5 USD

Yeast Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Yeast

Yeast Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Yeast wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Yeast wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (0.19 USD / kg).
Country2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
Ukraine0.15 USD / kg0.15 USD / kg0.15 USD / kg-0.14 USD / kg0.19 USD / kg

Yeast Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Yeast wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Ukraine0.25 USD / kg0.14 USD / kg0.67 USD / kg-23.6%

Latest Yeast Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 3 Yeast wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-09-01Дрі**** ************* ** ** ******** * ******* ****0.14 USD / kg
2026-09-01Дрі**** **** ********** * **** ********* * ******* ****0.67 USD / kg
2025-09-01Дрі**** ************* ******* ** ** * ******* ****0.16 USD / kg
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Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry (Active Dry / Instant)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient

Market

Yeast is a globally traded fermentation-derived ingredient used primarily for bread leavening and for alcoholic beverage fermentation, with additional demand in savory and nutrition applications. Supply is produced year-round in industrial plants, often located near sugar or molasses feedstocks and major food manufacturing clusters. International trade is most visible for shelf-stable dry baker’s yeast and specialty strains supplied to large bakeries, breweries, and ingredient blenders. Market dynamics are shaped by feedstock and energy costs, stringent food safety expectations for microbiological purity, and the need for consistent fermentation performance across batches.
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaMajor industrial yeast manufacturing base with large-scale baker’s yeast and yeast derivatives production.
  • FranceHome to a major global yeast producer and long-established fermentation industry.
  • CanadaSignificant yeast and fermentation ingredient manufacturing presence serving food and beverage industries.
  • United StatesLarge downstream bakery and brewing demand supported by domestic and imported yeast supply.
Supply Calendar
  • China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndustrial fermentation output is produced year-round; shipments track demand and plant scheduling rather than harvest seasonality.
  • European Union:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production from industrial plants; seasonality is mainly demand-driven (e.g., bakery peaks) rather than agricultural harvest.
  • North America:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production and trade; dry yeast is commonly shipped ambient, while fresh yeast distribution is more regional due to refrigeration needs.

Specification

Major VarietiesBaker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) — fresh compressed, Baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) — active dry, Baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) — instant dry, Brewer’s yeast strains (ale and lager lineages), Wine yeast strains, Nutritional yeast (inactive)
Physical Attributes
  • Fresh compressed yeast: beige to tan blocks/crumbles with high moisture content and requires refrigeration
  • Active dry and instant dry yeast: beige granules with low moisture and improved stability for ambient shipment
  • High sensitivity of performance to heat and humidity exposure during storage
Compositional Metrics
  • Viable cell count and fermentation activity (leavening power) used for performance specification
  • Moisture content used to distinguish fresh vs. dry formats and to manage stability
  • Microbiological criteria (e.g., limits for pathogens and spoilage organisms) used for food safety assurance
Grades
  • Food-grade baker’s yeast
  • Brewing and distilling strains (specialty cultures)
  • Feed-grade yeast and yeast products (where permitted by local regulations)
Packaging
  • Vacuum-packed blocks for fresh compressed yeast (typically refrigerated distribution)
  • Foil sachets and composite canisters for retail dry yeast
  • Multiwall paper bags with liners, big bags, or fiber drums for industrial dry yeast
ProcessingFreeze-tolerant and osmotolerant variants used for specific bakery formulations (e.g., frozen dough, sweet dough)Strain selection and propagation controls used to maintain consistent fermentation kinetics

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Sugar/molasses sourcing and treatment -> sterilization -> inoculum build-up -> aerobic fermentation -> biomass separation -> washing -> pressing (fresh yeast) or drying (dry yeast) -> packaging -> distribution
  • Specialty strain supply often includes controlled culture handling, cold storage where required, and technical support for customer fermentation performance
Demand Drivers
  • Industrial and artisanal bakery demand for consistent leavening performance
  • Beer, wine, and spirits fermentation demand for specific flavor and process attributes
  • Growth in convenience baking mixes and home baking formats in some markets (supporting retail dry yeast)
Temperature
  • Fresh compressed yeast requires refrigerated storage and refrigerated transport to preserve activity
  • Dry yeast is generally shipped and stored ambient but is sensitive to heat and humidity; temperature excursions can reduce viability
Shelf Life
  • Fresh yeast has a materially shorter usable life than dry formats and is more exposed to cold-chain breaks
  • Dry yeast offers longer stability for international trade when protected from moisture and excessive heat

Risks

Feedstock And Energy Volatility HighIndustrial yeast production depends on sugar or molasses feedstocks and significant energy for aeration, cooling, and (for dry yeast) drying; sharp increases in feedstock or energy costs, or outages at major plants, can quickly tighten availability and raise prices for bakers and brewers.Qualify multiple suppliers across regions, use dual-format sourcing (fresh and dry where feasible), and contract for critical volumes with clear performance specs and contingency clauses.
Food Safety MediumContamination risks (microbiological or foreign matter) in high-volume fermentation and drying operations can trigger recalls or customer shutdowns, especially for products used in ready-to-eat or sensitive applications.Require validated HACCP/FSSC/ISO 22000 programs, lot traceability, and routine testing aligned to buyer microbiological specifications.
Quality Consistency MediumBatch-to-batch variability in yeast activity, strain purity, or storage damage can cause production losses for industrial bakeries and beverage fermentations, making supplier qualification and handling discipline critical.Set acceptance criteria for activity and viability, maintain storage controls, and establish technical support and corrective-action workflows with suppliers.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory expectations differ by market for strain documentation, labeling claims (e.g., inactive/nutritional yeast), and allowable processing aids, creating compliance risk in multi-market distribution.Maintain region-specific regulatory dossiers, align labeling and claims review to destination-market rules, and track updates via official food safety regulators and Codex guidance.
Sustainability
  • Energy use and associated emissions from large-scale aerobic fermentation, drying, and utilities
  • Wastewater management (high organic load) from fermentation and downstream washing steps
  • Upstream agricultural footprint of sugar/molasses feedstocks (sourcing practices and land-use considerations)
Labor & Social
  • Worker safety risks in fermentation operations (CO2 exposure, confined spaces, chemicals for CIP/sanitation)
  • Occupational safety in drying, dust control, and material handling in bulk ingredient plants

FAQ

What is the key trade difference between fresh compressed yeast and dry yeast?Fresh compressed yeast is highly active but requires refrigerated storage and transport, making it more regionally distributed and sensitive to cold-chain breaks. Dry yeast (active dry or instant) is more stable for ambient shipment and is therefore better suited to longer-distance and export supply chains.
Which HS heading is commonly used to track yeast in global trade statistics?Yeast is commonly tracked under HS heading 2102 in many trade statistics systems, which covers yeasts and certain related products. Trade databases such as ITC Trade Map and UN Comtrade use HS-based reporting to compile import and export flows under this heading.
What are typical buyer specification checkpoints for food-grade yeast?Buyers commonly specify fermentation performance (activity/leavening power), viability, moisture appropriate to the format (fresh vs. dry), and microbiological criteria to support food safety and shelf-life expectations. Packaging integrity and storage/handling requirements are also emphasized because heat and humidity exposure can reduce performance.

Yeast Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices

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