Young Gouda Cheese Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Gouda Cheese
HS Code
040690
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Young Gouda Cheese market coverage spans 137 countries.
- 372 exporter companies and 413 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,203 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 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 2026-08-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Young Gouda Cheese
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Young Gouda Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Young Gouda Cheese: Spain (+79.6%), United States (+40.6%), Netherlands (+36.4%).
Young Gouda Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Young Gouda Cheese transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (14.25 USD / kg), Argentina (7.59 USD / kg), South Africa (7.37 USD / kg), Netherlands (6.42 USD / kg), Ukraine (6.34 USD / kg), 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | +36.4% | 164 | 6.38 USD / kg (577,132.063 kg) | 7.52 USD / kg (33,619.501 kg) | 6.85 USD / kg (185,208.351 kg) | 5.44 USD / kg (563,581.672 kg) | - (-) | 6.42 USD / kg (17,690 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | +20.4% | 38 | 7.96 USD / kg (5,736.7 kg) | 8.15 USD / kg (40,602.9 kg) | 9.77 USD / kg (1,380.6 kg) | 10.09 USD / kg (10,032.6 kg) | 9.90 USD / kg (7,348.8 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Norway | -0.1% | 4 | 9.17 USD / kg (665.28 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Poland | +13.2% | 11 | 4.47 USD / kg (150,535.199 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.25 USD / kg (2.36 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +40.6% | 277 | 4.34 USD / kg (1,095,629.755 kg) | 4.63 USD / kg (37,844.219 kg) | 4.17 USD / kg (383,050.562 kg) | 4.01 USD / kg (1,151,346.121 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | +7.6% | 212 | 13.83 USD / kg (2,239.23 kg) | 13.90 USD / kg (1,134.25 kg) | 14.35 USD / kg (2,847.44 kg) | 14.68 USD / kg (896.99 kg) | 14.18 USD / kg (1,512.46 kg) | 14.25 USD / kg (706.15 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +6.5% | 106 | 6.94 USD / kg (457.854 kg) | 7.26 USD / kg (176.042 kg) | 7.09 USD / kg (244.537 kg) | 7.44 USD / kg (234.28 kg) | 7.24 USD / kg (248.628 kg) | 7.37 USD / kg (149.983 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +7.6% | 57 | 4.57 USD / kg (632,224.459 kg) | 4.28 USD / kg (24,000 kg) | 4.31 USD / kg (240,012.6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.59 USD / kg (187.2 kg) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +5.6% | 47 | 5.96 USD / kg (2,200 kg) | 4.87 USD / kg (10,797.2 kg) | 5.14 USD / kg (15,857.72 kg) | 4.71 USD / kg (12,260.56 kg) | 5.52 USD / kg (2,300 kg) | 6.34 USD / kg (4,321.76 kg) | ||||||
| Russia | -18.7% | 5 | - (-) | 4.05 USD / kg (9,903.1 kg) | 4.16 USD / kg (1,850.455 kg) | 4.24 USD / kg (8,010.49 kg) | - (-) | 4.73 USD / kg (21,533.03 kg) |
Young Gouda Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
785 companies
372 exporters and 413 importers are mapped for Young Gouda Cheese.
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Young Gouda Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
372 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Young Gouda Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Young Gouda Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Finland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Gouda Cheese, Young Gouda Cheese
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Young Gouda Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
372 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Young Gouda Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 737,774,138.112 kg | 4,211,116,497.527 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 217,024,720 kg | 2,609,661,122.166 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 417,419,804 kg | 2,222,965,223.524 USD |
| 4 | Ireland | 247,445,587.313 kg | 1,223,545,693.976 USD |
| 5 | Greece | 122,656,101 kg | 1,038,059,425.26 USD |
| 6 | United States | 207,838,543 kg | 1,011,187,018 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 153,793,228.112 kg | 835,721,785.979 USD |
| 8 | New Zealand | 190,258,902 kg | 835,285,954.083 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 125,057,873.196 kg | 776,890,017.793 USD |
| 10 | Switzerland | 58,265,847.154 kg | 723,115,600.317 USD |
Young Gouda Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Young Gouda Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
413 importer companies are mapped for Young Gouda Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Young Gouda Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkmenistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Air TransportFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
413 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Young Gouda Cheese.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Young Gouda Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Young Gouda Cheese in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 658,577,513.513 kg | 4,538,749,778.826 USD |
| 2 | United States | 178,906,040 kg | 1,739,637,367 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 297,408,611.598 kg | 1,599,338,980.795 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 193,337,480.082 kg | 1,354,394,600.133 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 211,969,819.717 kg | 1,243,683,094.066 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 229,704,270.691 kg | 1,117,060,884.598 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 169,667,027 kg | 807,930,850.88 USD |
| 8 | Mexico | 128,840,000.239 kg | 655,432,899 USD |
| 9 | Greece | 120,254,871 kg | 616,495,637.156 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 106,892,643.532 kg | 580,636,401.796 USD |
Young Gouda Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Young Gouda Cheese
Young Gouda Cheese Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Young Gouda Cheese wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Young Gouda Cheese wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (5.37 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 5.52 USD / kg | 7.45 USD / kg | 3.87 USD / kg | 4.98 USD / kg | 4.96 USD / kg | 5.37 USD / kg |
Young Gouda Cheese Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 5.61 USD / kg | 0.62 USD / kg | 14.34 USD / kg | +15.1% |
Latest Young Gouda Cheese Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRipened (Young), Refrigerated
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Young Gouda is a mild, semi-hard ripened cheese defined in international trade by product-identity and composition standards (notably Codex standards for Gouda and for cheese generally). Commercial production is most closely associated with the Netherlands and broader European cheese industries, while the United States and New Zealand are also important suppliers to international markets. Global trade is shaped by refrigerated logistics, buyer specs tied to fat-in-dry-matter and dry matter, and food-safety and labelling compliance for dairy. Medium-term outlooks for cheese trade emphasize the European Union as the main exporting region, with diversified import demand across multiple high- and middle-income markets.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook (to the mid-2030s))moderate expansion in international cheese trade with exports concentrated in a few major suppliers
Major Producing Countries
- NetherlandsHistoric origin for Gouda-style cheese; EU GI protection exists for specific named variants (e.g., Gouda Holland PGI, Noord-Hollandse Gouda PDO).
- GermanyLarge-scale cheese production and intra-European trade hub for cheese.
- FranceMajor cheese-producing country with significant EU and global trade exposure.
- United StatesSignificant cheese producer and exporter in global dairy trade outlooks.
- New ZealandExport-oriented dairy producer; notable cheese exporter in global dairy trade outlooks.
Major Exporting Countries
- NetherlandsKey EU cheese exporter; Gouda-style products are prominent in export assortments.
- GermanyMajor exporter within EU and to third markets under HS 0406 (Cheese and curd).
- FranceMajor exporter of cheese products (HS 0406), including ripened cheeses.
- ItalyMajor exporter of cheese products (HS 0406).
- United StatesProjected by OECD-FAO to remain among leading world cheese exporters.
- New ZealandProjected by OECD-FAO to remain among leading world cheese exporters.
Major Importing Countries
- United KingdomHighlighted in OECD-FAO outlooks among top projected cheese import markets.
- JapanHighlighted in OECD-FAO outlooks among top projected cheese import markets.
- MexicoHighlighted in OECD-FAO outlooks among top projected cheese import markets.
- Saudi ArabiaHighlighted in OECD-FAO outlooks among top projected cheese import markets.
- RussiaHighlighted in OECD-FAO outlooks among top projected cheese import markets; trade patterns can be affected by sanctions/embargo dynamics.
Specification
Major VarietiesGouda (young/mild), Gouda (matured/aged), Baby Gouda (small format), Smoked Gouda, Gouda with cumin/seed inclusions, Gouda Holland (PGI, EU), Noord-Hollandse Gouda (PDO, EU)
Physical Attributes
- Ripened firm/semi-hard cheese; near white/ivory to light yellow/yellow body
- Firm texture suitable for cutting; may exhibit small to medium round gas holes
- Common commercial forms include wheels (flattened cylinders), blocks, or loaves; often sold with a dry rind that may be coated
Compositional Metrics
- Codex CXS 266-1966 (Gouda): milk fat in dry matter minimum 30%; reference range 48% to 55%
- Codex CXS 266-1966 (Gouda): minimum dry matter depends on fat-in-dry-matter class (e.g., minimum 55% dry matter for 48% to <60% fat in dry matter)
Grades
- Codex product-identity standard: Gouda must conform to Codex CXS 266-1966 to use the name in Codex-aligned contexts; labelling includes milk fat declaration
- Buyer programs commonly differentiate by age/maturity, format (wheel/block/sliced), and defects (eyes/splits/blemishes), alongside compositional compliance
Packaging
- Whole wheels, blocks, or loaves for foodservice/wholesale; portioned wedges for retail
- Vacuum packaging and/or modified atmosphere packaging for portioned/sliced formats
- Coated rinds (e.g., wax/plastic coatings) and rindless formats using ripening film
ProcessingGouda-style manufacture uses a washed-curd process (curd is rinsed/washed during make) and brine salting; young Gouda targets mild flavor and sliceability
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw milk collection and quality testing -> standardization/pasteurization -> starter culture and rennet coagulation -> curd cutting and washing -> molding/pressing -> brine salting -> coating/rind management -> short ripening for young Gouda -> portioning and packaging -> refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- Mild flavor profile suitable for broad consumer acceptance
- High utility in sandwiches, snacking, and cooking applications (slicing/melting)
- Retail demand for convenient portioned/vacuum-packed formats and foodservice demand for blocks/slices
Temperature
- Refrigerated storage and transport are standard for food safety and quality preservation; temperature abuse increases surface spoilage and quality defects
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging are widely used to slow oxidation and limit surface mold/yeast growth in portioned and sliced formats
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is typically longer for unopened vacuum-packed product and shorter after opening; rind/coating integrity and hygienic post-process handling are key determinants
Risks
Animal Disease HighOutbreaks of transboundary livestock diseases (notably foot-and-mouth disease) can trigger animal movement controls and import restrictions, disrupting milk supply and halting cheese exports from affected zones.Diversify sourcing across multiple disease-status regions; require documented veterinary controls and zoning/compartmentalization plans; maintain contingency inventories for key SKUs.
Food Safety MediumPost-process contamination risks (e.g., Listeria monocytogenes in dairy facilities) can drive recalls and import detentions, especially for sliced/portion-packed formats with more handling steps.Strengthen environmental monitoring, hygienic zoning, and validated sanitation controls; verify HACCP-based controls and cold-chain integrity.
Input Cost Volatility MediumMilk, feed, and energy price volatility can rapidly change cheese manufacturing economics and contract pricing, affecting availability and trade competitiveness of young Gouda versus substitute cheeses.Use indexed pricing or hedging where feasible; diversify milk procurement and optimize yields/energy intensity in plants.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDivergent labelling, compositional, and additives rules across importing markets can create compliance risk for claims (fat content), permitted additive use, and country-of-origin declarations.Align specs to Codex where accepted, maintain market-specific label libraries, and verify additive permissions against destination-market regulations.
Sustainability
- Dairy sector greenhouse gas emissions (enteric methane) and evolving reporting/regulatory expectations in major importing markets
- Manure and nutrient management impacts (water quality, ammonia) in intensive dairy regions
- Feed sourcing and land-use impacts (e.g., soy-linked deforestation risk in some supply chains)
- Packaging material footprint for portioned/vacuum-packed cheese formats
Labor & Social
- Dairy farm labor availability, working conditions, and worker safety in intensive production regions
- Animal welfare expectations (housing, transport, and on-farm practices) affecting brand and market access requirements
FAQ
What makes a cheese “Gouda” in international standards?Codex has a specific product-identity standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966) that describes Gouda as a ripened firm/semi-hard cheese and sets compositional requirements such as minimum milk fat in dry matter and minimum dry matter levels tied to fat class.
Is the name “Gouda” protected internationally?“Gouda” is widely used as a generic cheese type in many markets, but the European Union protects specific geographical indication names, including Gouda Holland (PGI) and Noord-Hollandse Gouda (PDO), which are linked to production in the Netherlands under defined rules.
Which regions dominate global cheese exports and where is import demand concentrated?OECD-FAO outlooks identify the European Union as the main world cheese-exporting region, followed by the United States and New Zealand, with major import demand spread across multiple markets such as the United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the Russian Federation in medium-term projections.
Sources
Young Gouda Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Germany, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy, United States, New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark, Spain, Japan, Poland, China, Turkiye, Lithuania, Vietnam, Estonia, El Salvador, Greece, Latvia, Sweden, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Slovenia, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Panama, Switzerland, Czechia, Cuba, Russia, Ecuador, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Romania, Portugal, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Finland, Nicaragua, Peru, Hungary, Philippines, Serbia, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Chile, Uruguay, Morocco, Moldova, Egypt, Croatia, Jordan, Ukraine, South Africa, India, Brazil, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Paraguay, Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominican Republic, Israel, Turkmenistan, Indonesia, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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