Feta Cheese Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Goat Milk Feta Cheese, Low Fat Feta Cheese, Mixed Milk Feta Cheese, Organic Feta Cheese, +3
Raw Materials
Goat Milk, Salt, Sheep Milk
HS Code
040690
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Feta Cheese market coverage spans 140 countries.
- 416 exporter companies and 466 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,764 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-21.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Feta Cheese
Analyze 1,764 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Feta Cheese.
Feta Cheese Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Feta Cheese: Germany (+53.6%), Costa Rica (+42.4%), Turkiye (-30.5%).
Feta Cheese Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Feta Cheese country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Feta Cheese transaction unit prices: Australia (15.08 USD / kg), United States (10.94 USD / kg), Morocco (7.94 USD / kg), Denmark (7.22 USD / kg), Germany (5.93 USD / kg), 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +19.0% | 574 | 9.79 USD / kg (53,716.292 kg) | 8.19 USD / kg (54,801.006 kg) | 11.01 USD / kg (44,039.3 kg) | 9.95 USD / kg (35,078.157 kg) | 10.88 USD / kg (23,291.518 kg) | 10.94 USD / kg (34,974.336 kg) | ||||||
| Greece | -13.5% | 440 | 7.79 USD / kg (1,611,544.9 kg) | 5.99 USD / kg (1,648,386.55 kg) | 6.24 USD / kg (1,518,966.65 kg) | 6.27 USD / kg (1,436,533 kg) | 5.89 USD / kg (1,092,845.6 kg) | 5.76 USD / kg (355,042.6 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | +10.0% | 162 | 7.54 USD / kg (9,094.04 kg) | 7.91 USD / kg (10,069.31 kg) | 7.59 USD / kg (33,478.58 kg) | 7.52 USD / kg (9,184.97 kg) | 6.54 USD / kg (21,061.44 kg) | 7.22 USD / kg (4,556.4 kg) | ||||||
| France | +25.6% | 21 | 17.50 USD / kg (9,387.98 kg) | 9.57 USD / kg (580.37 kg) | 7.30 USD / kg (2,220 kg) | 15.90 USD / kg (660.41 kg) | 9.71 USD / kg (1,087.2 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -30.5% | 52 | 3.05 USD / kg (82,411.64 kg) | 3.23 USD / kg (73,834.08 kg) | 5.50 USD / kg (28,846.38 kg) | 4.65 USD / kg (29,065 kg) | 2.25 USD / kg (3,191.76 kg) | 3.68 USD / kg (4,250.72 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +21.3% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.80 USD / kg (2,136 kg) | 11.14 USD / kg (222 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +6.4% | 343 | 5.35 USD / kg (2,309.919 kg) | 6.00 USD / kg (1,131.205 kg) | 5.06 USD / kg (1,881.589 kg) | 5.57 USD / kg (1,788.992 kg) | 6.75 USD / kg (885.939 kg) | 4.85 USD / kg (1,338.058 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | -4.1% | 13 | 13.69 USD / kg (5,109.6 kg) | - (-) | 8.89 USD / kg (1,200 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (3,324 kg) | 6.68 USD / kg (21,600 kg) | 15.08 USD / kg (2,505.6 kg) | ||||||
| Morocco | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 7.71 USD / kg (42,810 kg) | 6.47 USD / kg (27,040 kg) | 7.47 USD / kg (48,180 kg) | 7.94 USD / kg (99,450 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +53.6% | 4 | - (-) | 7.77 USD / kg (150 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.38 USD / kg (534.6 kg) | 5.93 USD / kg (27,800 kg) |
Feta Cheese Global Supply Chain Coverage
882 companies
416 exporters and 466 importers are mapped for Feta Cheese.
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Feta Cheese Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
416 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Feta Cheese. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Feta Cheese Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Greece)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Greece)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Greece)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Feta Cheese Global Exporter Coverage
416 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Feta Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Feta Cheese in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| 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 |
Feta Cheese Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Feta Cheese Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
466 importer companies are mapped for Feta Cheese demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Feta Cheese Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Panama
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
466 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Feta Cheese.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Feta Cheese (HS Code 040690) in 2024
For Feta 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 |
Feta Cheese Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Feta Cheese
Feta Cheese Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Feta Cheese wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Feta Cheese wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (2.47 USD / kg).
Feta Cheese Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Feta Cheese Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBrined
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Feta is a globally traded white brined cheese, with the best-defined identity anchored by the EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) that reserves the name “Feta” for qualifying production in Greece. Internationally, feta-style products are also manufactured and traded under varying naming rules, making labelling and origin claims a structural feature of market access risk. Supply economics are closely tied to sheep and goat milk availability and quality, and to maturation-in-brine practices that support longer-distance refrigerated distribution than many fresh dairy products. Demand is strongest in Europe and is supported by foodservice and retail use in salads, baking, and Mediterranean-style prepared foods.
Major Producing Countries
- GreeceEU PDO “Feta” production is defined as Greek origin with sheep/goat milk and specific maturation requirements.
- DenmarkProduced and exported white brined cheese marketed as “feta” to third countries; subject to EU PDO enforcement actions.
- GermanyHistorically produced “feta”-labelled cheeses within the EU context referenced in EU legal history around PDO registration.
- FranceHistorically produced “feta”-labelled cheeses within the EU context referenced in EU legal history around PDO registration.
Major Exporting Countries
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyFrequently cited as a key destination market for Greek feta exports (tracked via European trade statistics in industry reporting).
- United KingdomImportant destination market for feta exports in Greek industry reporting; also a large cheese import market generally.
- SwedenFrequently cited destination market for Greek feta exports in industry reporting referencing European trade statistics.
- ItalyFrequently cited destination market for Greek feta exports in industry reporting referencing European trade statistics.
- United StatesCommon non-EU destination for Greek dairy exports with distributor-led import programs that include feta.
- FranceFrequently cited destination market for feta exports in industry reporting referencing European trade statistics.
Specification
Major VarietiesPDO Feta (Greek-origin, sheep/goat milk specification within EU), Feta-style white brined cheese (non-PDO, naming varies by jurisdiction)
Physical Attributes
- White to slightly yellowish colour; rindless; compact body suitable for slicing and crumbling; preserved in brine
- Salty and slightly acidic flavour profile; tangy aroma from ripening microflora
Compositional Metrics
- PDO Feta specifications commonly reference maximum moisture of 56% and minimum fat in dry matter of 43%
- Codex group standard for cheeses in brine distinguishes soft vs semi-hard classes and sets minimum fat-in-dry-matter and dry-matter thresholds
Grades
- EU PDO compliance governs use of the name “Feta” within the EU market
- Codex group standard framework for cheeses in brine (CXS 208-1999) provides baseline identity and compositional classes for brined cheeses
Packaging
- Brine-filled tubs or tins for bulk and retail formats
- Vacuum-sealed or modified-atmosphere packs for retail blocks/crumbles (often with separate brine/packing liquid depending on brand positioning)
ProcessingRipened and preserved in brine until delivery/prepack for the consumerFor PDO Feta: maturation is at least two months and occurs in controlled conditions including a refrigerated phase
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection (sheep/goat) → filtration/standardization → pasteurization (where used) → starter culture & rennet coagulation → cutting/draining → moulding → dry salting → brining & ripening → packing → refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- High culinary versatility (salads, pastries, baking, spreads) and strong association with Mediterranean cuisine
- Retail demand for ready-to-use crumbles/cubes and foodservice demand for consistent brined cheese performance in hot and cold applications
Temperature
- Refrigerated storage and transport are typical; PDO ripening includes a controlled refrigerated stage (2–4°C) after initial maturation steps
- Temperature abuse increases risk of texture breakdown, off-flavours, and shortened usable life after opening
Atmosphere Control
- Brine-based packing is central to identity and preservation for many feta products
- Vacuum/MAP retail packs are used in some markets, but moisture retention and brine management remain key quality controls
Shelf Life
- Brining supports a longer refrigerated shelf life than many fresh dairy products, but shelf life depends strongly on salt/brine management, hygiene, and uninterrupted cold chain
- After opening, maintaining the cheese in brine (or an equivalent salty solution where appropriate) helps reduce drying and quality loss
Risks
Animal Health HighFeta supply is structurally exposed to shocks affecting sheep and goat herds (e.g., sheep pox/goat pox, peste des petits ruminants, bluetongue). These diseases can reduce milk production, trigger movement controls, and increase compliance costs, tightening availability and disrupting export programs from key sheep/goat milk regions.Track WOAH alerts and national veterinary controls; require supplier biosecurity and vaccination plans where applicable; diversify sourcing and maintain contingency inventories for critical SKUs.
Geographical Indication And Labelling HighWithin the EU, “Feta” is a PDO reserved for qualifying Greek production, and enforcement actions (including EU court rulings) can force relabelling or market withdrawal for non-compliant products. Differences in GI recognition outside the EU create ongoing naming disputes and buyer-facing label risk.Use jurisdiction-specific naming (e.g., “PDO Feta” vs “white brined cheese/feta-style”); document origin and specification compliance; review contracts and packaging against destination-market GI rules.
Cold Chain And Shelf Life MediumAlthough brining improves durability, feta remains a refrigerated dairy product; cold-chain breaks can lead to texture degradation and microbiological risk, increasing claims and write-offs in retail and foodservice.Specify and monitor end-to-end refrigerated handling, brine concentration controls, and pack integrity; implement robust HACCP/FSMS programs and supplier audits.
Sustainability
- Ruminant methane and dairy-chain greenhouse gas footprint (sheep/goat milk supply base) attracts increasing climate scrutiny in food procurement and ESG reporting
- Climate and water stress in Mediterranean production regions can tighten milk supply and raise volatility in costs for sheep/goat dairy value chains
- High-salinity whey/brine effluents from brined-cheese operations require careful wastewater handling to reduce local environmental impacts
Labor & Social
- Animal welfare expectations for small-ruminant production (housing, transport, veterinary care) can influence buyer requirements and audit intensity
- Smallholder and seasonal labour dynamics in sheep/goat dairying can affect traceability, compliance capacity, and long-term supply resilience
FAQ
Is “feta” always Greek in global trade?In the European Union, “Feta” is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) reserved for qualifying production in Greece under specific rules. Outside the EU, naming rules vary by country, so you may see feta-style products that are not Greek depending on local GI recognition and labelling laws.
What makes feta different from other cheeses in brine under international standards?Codex defines a broader category of “cheeses in brine” with common identity and compositional requirements, while the EU PDO definition for “Feta” adds a tighter origin-and-specification framework for the product name within the EU. In practice, feta is typically characterized by a white body, rindless structure, and preservation/ripening in brine, with PDO production also requiring specific milk sourcing and maturation rules.
What is the most important supply disruption risk for feta?Because feta is closely tied to sheep and goat milk supply, major animal diseases affecting small ruminants—such as sheep pox/goat pox, peste des petits ruminants (PPR), and bluetongue—can reduce milk output and trigger movement or trade restrictions. These shocks can quickly tighten availability and increase costs for feta producers and importers.
Feta Cheese Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Australia, Spain, Macedonia, Belgium, Mexico, Costa Rica, Japan, South Korea, Ukraine, Panama, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Belarus, Sweden, Canada, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Austria, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Switzerland, Kuwait, Serbia, Czechia, Jordan, United Kingdom, Singapore, Vietnam, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, Israel, Latvia, Philippines, Azerbaijan, Nicaragua, China, Russia, Estonia, Egypt, Iran, Uruguay, Slovenia, Chile, Finland, Croatia, Zambia, Brazil, South Africa, India, Argentina, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Liberia, Morocco, Norway, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Indonesia, Iceland, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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