Quark Cheese Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Flavored Quark Cheese, Lactose-Free Quark Cheese, Low-Fat Quark Cheese, Organic Quark Cheese, +1
Raw Materials
Cow Milk
HS Code
040610
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Quark Cheese market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 267 exporter companies and 250 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,253 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Quark Cheese
Analyze 1,253 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Quark Cheese.
Quark Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Quark Cheese to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Quark Cheese: Russia (-44.3%), Mexico (+34.4%), Belarus (+32.2%).
Quark Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Quark Cheese country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Quark Cheese transaction unit prices: France (20.48 USD / kg), Italy (10.03 USD / kg), Colombia (8.55 USD / kg), United States (8.22 USD / kg), Mexico (5.92 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | -3.5% | 29 | 7.82 USD / kg (6,761.5 kg) | 10.67 USD / kg (541.38 kg) | - (-) | 7.26 USD / kg (9,829.1 kg) | 7.41 USD / kg (102 kg) | 10.03 USD / kg (180 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | -6.6% | 841 | 7.82 USD / kg (73,151.8 kg) | 7.67 USD / kg (53,220.919 kg) | 9.00 USD / kg (90,990.93 kg) | 9.38 USD / kg (50,658.9 kg) | 8.36 USD / kg (58,339.51 kg) | 8.55 USD / kg (58,317.38 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -7.9% | 270 | 7.93 USD / kg (373,278.467 kg) | 7.66 USD / kg (268,884.64 kg) | 9.03 USD / kg (330,502.304 kg) | 9.63 USD / kg (386,808.09 kg) | 7.00 USD / kg (208,505.681 kg) | 8.22 USD / kg (421,507.451 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | -5.4% | 36 | 4.46 USD / kg (144,040.881 kg) | 4.44 USD / kg (72,000 kg) | 4.41 USD / kg (120,000 kg) | 4.49 USD / kg (148,987.051 kg) | 4.47 USD / kg (72,000 kg) | 4.46 USD / kg (96,000 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | -3.4% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.00 USD / kg (25,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +34.4% | 21 | - (-) | 5.51 USD / kg (18,007.6 kg) | - (-) | 5.92 USD / kg (15,882.48 kg) | 5.92 USD / kg (5,079.6 kg) | 5.92 USD / kg (19,051.2 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -6.2% | 19 | 5.22 USD / kg (14,400.07 kg) | 3.93 USD / kg (2,800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.65 USD / kg (80,757.68 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | +13.2% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | +18.0% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 21.09 USD / kg (54 kg) | - (-) | 17.79 USD / kg (90 kg) | 20.48 USD / kg (72 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | -7.0% | 3 | 5.72 USD / kg (1,296 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.45 USD / kg (23,985.051 kg) |
Quark Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
517 companies
267 exporters and 250 importers are mapped for Quark Cheese.
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Quark Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
267 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Quark Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Quark Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Quark Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Curd Cheese +5
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Japan, Chile, United States
Supplying Products: Quark Cheese, Curd Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese +5
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Quark Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Curd Cheese +1
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia, United States, Poland, India, Ukraine
Supplying Products: Gouda Cheese, Quark Cheese, Cheddar Cheese +5
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Chile, Bolivia, Pakistan, United States, Russia, Colombia, Vietnam, Peru
Supplying Products: Mozzarella Cheese, Milk Powder, Quark Cheese +5
(Curacao)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Natural Butter, Quark Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese +5
Quark Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
267 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Quark Cheese (HS Code 040610) in 2024
For Quark Cheese in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 326,906,855 kg | 2,051,303,783.308 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 430,288,020.223 kg | 1,721,325,567.355 USD |
| 3 | Denmark | 276,040,252 kg | 1,068,892,481.728 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 128,973,020 kg | 595,889,022.517 USD |
| 5 | United States | 122,735,566 kg | 586,446,612 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 113,267,298.17 kg | 456,450,656.426 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 121,947,198.245 kg | 443,116,978 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 98,352,257.27 kg | 431,139,347.744 USD |
| 9 | New Zealand | 84,859,389 kg | 365,054,708.507 USD |
| 10 | Ireland | 44,043,802 kg | 277,309,025.744 USD |
Quark Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Quark Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
250 importer companies are mapped for Quark Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Quark Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States
(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Czechia, Venezuela
(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Moldova, Lithuania, Sri Lanka, Turkiye, United States
(Panama)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Poland
Global Importer Coverage
250 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Quark Cheese.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Quark Cheese (HS Code 040610) in 2024
For Quark Cheese in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 273,066,721 kg | 1,189,235,567.969 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 197,542,802 kg | 873,305,783.554 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 200,636,959.341 kg | 840,144,647.146 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 152,525,923.8 kg | 624,832,797.295 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 211,790,059 kg | 621,773,536.426 USD |
| 6 | Japan | 79,034,470 kg | 388,728,375.46 USD |
| 7 | South Korea | 78,921,986.307 kg | 374,500,857 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 87,554,931.79 kg | 374,021,225.566 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 61,588,487 kg | 281,884,567 USD |
| 10 | Romania | 55,816,505.659 kg | 240,186,731.1 USD |
Quark Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Quark Cheese
Quark Cheese Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Quark Cheese wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Quark Cheese wholesale unit prices: Poland (3.68 USD / kg).
Quark Cheese Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Quark Cheese Wholesale Export Price Updates
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-09-01 | Сир ******** *** ** ****** ***** *** ** ***** * ******* **** | 6.71 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | ser ***** ****** ***** * ******* ******* ********** | 3.67 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRefrigerated
Industry PositionConsumer Dairy Product (Fresh Cultured Cheese)
Market
Quark is a fresh, unripened cultured cheese traded and regulated largely within broader “fresh cheese” and dairy categories rather than a universally distinct customs line. Industrial production and consumption are concentrated in Europe—especially German-speaking and Central/Eastern European markets—where quark is both a retail staple and a bakery/dessert ingredient. Because it is highly perishable and refrigerated, cross-border trade tends to be regional and cold-chain dependent, with manufacturing located close to demand centers. Global pricing and availability are strongly influenced by raw milk costs, energy/refrigeration costs, and dairy supply shocks that can trigger sudden processing reallocation across fresh dairy products.
Major Producing Countries
- GermanyCore consumer market for quark; large industrial production capacity within the EU dairy sector (often reported under broader fresh cheese categories).
- PolandSignificant Central/Eastern European fresh cheese production base; quark-type products are common in regional diets and processing.
- CzechiaNotable quark consumption and manufacturing tradition in Central Europe; supplied via domestic production and intra-EU flows.
- AustriaGerman-speaking market with established retail demand for quark and fresh cultured dairy products.
- DenmarkDeveloped dairy processing sector; produces a range of fresh cultured dairy products with refrigerated distribution.
Supply Calendar
- Northern & Central Europe (pasture-influenced milk supply):Apr, May, JunSeasonal milk availability often rises in spring/early summer in pasture-based systems, influencing fresh dairy throughput and spot milk pricing.
- Oceania (New Zealand & Australia milk season):Sep, Oct, NovSouthern Hemisphere spring milk peak supports dairy processing; quark itself is typically produced close to consumer markets due to short shelf life.
Specification
Major VarietiesPlain quark (low-fat/skim), Plain quark (full-fat/cream-enriched), Flavored quark (fruit/dessert-style), High-protein quark-style products (formulation-driven)
Physical Attributes
- Unripened, soft fresh cheese with smooth to slightly granular texture depending on separation method and solids
- White to off-white color with mild lactic acidity; typically spoonable/spreadable
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference fat %, protein %, total solids/moisture, pH/acidity, and microbiological limits (fresh cheeses are quality-sensitive)
- Use of live starter cultures is typical; any post-fermentation heat treatment changes live-culture positioning and can affect texture and flavor stability
Grades
- Codex identity/quality references for unripened (fresh) cheeses are commonly used as an international baseline where applicable (e.g., CODEX STAN 221-2001).
Packaging
- Retail cups/tubs under continuous refrigeration for consumer channels
- Foodservice/industrial pails or bulk packs for bakery, dessert, and ready-meal manufacturing
ProcessingCultured acid-coagulated dairy prone to syneresis (whey separation) if solids management, stabilizer system (where used), and cold chain are not well controlled
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw milk collection → standardization → pasteurization → inoculation/fermentation → coagulation → whey separation (draining/centrifugation/ultrafiltration) → blending/cream adjustment → packaging → refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- Retail demand linked to high-protein and “fresh” dairy positioning in mature markets where quark is culturally established
- Ingredient demand from bakeries and manufacturers (cheesecakes, fillings, dairy desserts) where quark provides protein, acidity, and texture
Temperature
- Strict refrigeration throughout transport, storage, and retail is critical; temperature abuse increases spoilage risk and can amplify food-safety exposure for fresh cheeses
Shelf Life
- Short refrigerated shelf life relative to ripened cheeses; after opening, quality declines quickly and cross-contamination risk increases
Risks
Animal Disease and Supply Shock HighOutbreaks of transboundary livestock diseases and related movement controls can disrupt milk collection, processing schedules, and cross-border dairy trade. Fresh cheeses like quark have limited buffering capacity because they rely on continuous milk intake and refrigerated distribution, so short disruptions can quickly translate into stockouts or forced product mix changes at plants.Maintain multi-origin milk sourcing where feasible, strengthen farm biosecurity and surveillance programs, and develop processing contingency plans to shift capacity across fresh dairy SKUs during supply shocks.
Food Safety HighFresh, high-moisture cheeses are sensitive to post-process contamination risks and can support growth of pathogens if hygiene and refrigeration are not rigorously controlled, elevating recall and market-access risk.Apply robust HACCP-based controls, validated sanitation and environmental monitoring, and strict cold-chain management from packaging to retail.
Cold Chain and Shelf Life MediumCold-chain breaks, delayed distribution, or packaging failures can accelerate spoilage, increase waste, and reduce trade feasibility over long distances, reinforcing regionalization of trade.Use time-temperature monitoring, optimize distribution lead times, and align packaging selection with expected logistics duration and retail handling.
Sustainability
- Dairy methane emissions and manure management drive climate-footprint scrutiny for fresh cultured dairy products
- Energy intensity of refrigeration and processing links both cost and emissions to electricity and fuel markets, especially in cold-chain-heavy distribution
Labor & Social
- Animal welfare expectations and responsible veterinary drug/antibiotic stewardship are recurring buyer requirements in dairy supply chains
- Migrant/seasonal labor conditions on farms and in food processing can be ESG audit topics depending on region
FAQ
Is quark classified as a fresh cheese in international standards?Quark is an unripened, fresh cultured cheese, and it is typically addressed under broader international “unripened/fresh cheese” identity and hygiene frameworks rather than as a uniquely coded product line. In practice, countries often regulate and trade it within fresh cheese categories used for standards and customs reporting.
Why is refrigeration a critical trade and quality requirement for quark?Quark is a high-moisture fresh cheese with a short shelf life, so temperature abuse quickly increases spoilage and can raise food-safety risk. That makes continuous cold-chain control essential from packaging through transport, retail, and consumer handling.
What kinds of additives are most common in flavored or dessert-style quark products?Formulations vary by market and segment, but flavored or dessert-style quark products may use stabilizers and texturizers (for example pectin, modified starch, carrageenan, or guar gum) to manage texture and reduce whey separation. Any additive use must comply with applicable national rules and Codex-aligned guidance where referenced.
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Quark Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Uzbekistan, China, Denmark, Japan, Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Turkiye, Vietnam, India, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Australia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Finland, Brazil, Lithuania, Peru, Romania, Colombia, Czechia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Nicaragua, Egypt, Greece, Luxembourg, El Salvador, Sweden, Oman, Argentina, Chile, Kuwait, Serbia, Estonia, Portugal, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Malaysia, Slovenia, Singapore, Dominican Republic, Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Canada, South Africa, Morocco, Honduras, Iceland, Qatar, Ecuador, Aruba, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Norway, Belarus, Jordan, Guatemala, Jamaica, Thailand, Liberia, Moldova, Israel, Andorra, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Iran, Kenya, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Cow Milk
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