Yeast can be classified into active yeast, inactive yeast, and yeast extract fermentation powder. Through the fermentation process during metabolic activities, yeast converts sugars into carbon dioxide and ethanol. This process is known as yeast fermentation. Yeast fermentation is widely used in the fermentation process of various foods such as bread, biscuits, cakes, alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, and fermented dairy products. Yeast provides the leavening power to the dough, making the food fluffy, soft, and giving it a unique flavor and bubbly structure. Yeast is also a nutritious food, rich in proteins, B vitamins (such as vitamin B1, B2, B3, etc.), and minerals (such as zinc, iron, magnesium), which are beneficial to human health.

China is one of the largest yeast producers in the world, with production and export of active yeast. According to customs data as of May 2023, China has exported a cumulative total of 71,700 tons of yeast (HS: 2102), with an export value of 187 million US dollars, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.51%. Although there was a decline in 2022, the overall trend has been relatively stable since 2018. The average market prices have shown an upward trend in the past two years.

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China's yeast exports include varieties such as active dry yeast, yeast powder, and yeast paste. These yeast products are widely used in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, including bread, biscuits, beer, and fermented dairy products. However, China also imports yeast products from other countries to meet domestic market demand. The main imported varieties include active dry yeast and yeast extract. Imported yeast is commonly used in food processing, feed, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.

China's yeast product import and export trade partners cover many countries and regions. China's yeast export markets include countries in the European Union, Asia, and Africa, such as Nigeria, the Philippines, India, Belgium, Sudan, Indonesia, and others. China's yeast imports mainly come from countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the United States, Thailand, Italy, and Turkey.

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China's yeast has significant advantages in the international market, including large-scale production capacity, a diverse range of products, strict quality control and compliance, cost competitiveness, import-export trade experience, as well as technological innovation and research and development capabilities. These advantages contribute to the competitiveness of Chinese yeast companies worldwide and enable them to meet the diverse demands of different countries and regions.

Note: The above information covers customs codes under Chapter 2102: HS: 21021000 (active yeast), HS: 21022000 (inactive yeast), and HS: 21023000 (fermentation powder).

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