How do I find glucose syrup suppliers in my preferred origin or with a specific starch base?

Define the starch source you need, such as wheat, maize or tapioca, and your target region. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy glucose syrup from a starch producer, a processor or a trading house?

A starch producer can offer full control and guaranteed supply for large volumes, while a processor may provide custom blends or smaller batches. A trading house is useful if you need flexibility across origins or sources. Choose based on your volume, specification strictness and lead time.

What should I include in a glucose syrup quotation request?

Specify the DE value, dry substance, packaging (bulk tanker, drum or IBC), quantity, delivery location and any special requirements like sulphite-free or non-GMO. Add the intended application and required certifications.

How do I compare wholesale glucose syrup offers?

Compare the price per tonne of dry solids, the packaging cost, delivery terms and payment terms. Check that the DE value, solids content and other specifications are identical, and note the validity period.

How should I assess a glucose syrup sample?

Visually check clarity and colour, taste for off-flavours, and request lab analysis for DE, dry substance, pH and microbiological parameters. For a production trial, use the sample in a small batch to see how it behaves in your process.

How can I check a glucose syrup supplier before signing a contract?

Verify the company's registration, trade references and production or storage facilities. Put the agreed specification, quantity, delivery schedule, payment terms and quality-claim process in the contract.

Glucose Syrup Suppliers

Find glucose syrup suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Glucose syrup is produced by starch processors, specialty ingredient suppliers and trade houses, each offering different product forms, packaging and supply reliability. Choose the route that fits your application: bulk tanker deliveries, drums or IBCs, and whether you need a standard 42 DE or a high-maltose syrup.

Specify the DE value or maltose content, viscosity, packaging and delivery terms for your destination port or warehouse. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our glucose syrup supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore glucose syrup suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
SAIN*****	France	Email availablePhone available
Bare*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
BOT *****	Germany	Email availablePhone available
Etea*****	Italy	Email availablePhone available
Bora*****	Hungary	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing glucose syrup

Product specification

A glucose syrup used in confectionery, brewing or bakery will have different specifications for sweetness, humectancy and crystallisation control. Start with your final product and process conditions.

DE value or composition

Define the dextrose equivalent (DE) range or specify the carbohydrate profile, including maltose and higher saccharides, to ensure the intended functional properties.

Physical properties

Agree on viscosity, solids content (Baumé or dry substance), colour and pH, and note how these are measured at a reference temperature.

Additives and treatments

Confirm whether the syrup is sulphite-free, organic, GMO-free or made from a specific starch source such as tapioca, and specify any permitted processing aids.

Quality acceptance

Quality for glucose syrup is about consistency in physical and chemical properties, not a single sensory score. Agree how parameters will be tested and what tolerance is acceptable for your process.

Lab analysis
Require a certificate of analysis (CoA) for each batch showing DE, dry substance, pH, colour and microbiological counts, and verify the methods used.
Appearance and taste
Check the syrup is clear, free of particulates or haze, and has the expected sweet taste without off-flavours or caramelisation if that is unsolicited.
Arrival sampling
For bulk shipments, arrange for sampling at discharge and compare results with the CoA and a retained pre-shipment sample. For drums or IBCs, inspect condition and seal integrity.

Origin requirements

Glucose syrup is a processed commodity, so origin matters mostly for starch source, traceability and supply security rather than terroir. Establish the acceptable raw material base and any country-specific requirements.

Starch source

Specify the acceptable starch feedstocks, such as wheat, maize, tapioca or a mix, and note any cultural or allergen concerns about the source.

Manufacturing location

Confirm where the syrup is produced and whether that factory has the capacity and lines to meet your volume consistently.

Supply alternatives

Define whether you will accept syrup from another origin or plant if the primary source faces disruption, and how substitution would be worked out.

Commercial terms

Glucose syrup pricing is often quoted per tonne based on dry substance, and the effective price depends on solids content. Compare offers on the same solids and delivery basis rather than per litre or per drum.

Pricing basis: Confirm whether the quoted price is per tonne of syrup as delivered or per tonne of dry solids, and note the actual dry substance of the product supplied.
Delivery and packaging: Specify bulk tanker, flexitank, drum or IBC and the delivery point, and clarify whether container liners are single-use and if drum deposits apply.
Payment and validity: Set payment terms, delivery time windows and quote validity. For spot purchases, note the shelf life and any need for short notice supply.

Documentation & compliance

Documentation for glucose syrup includes food safety certificates and transport documents. Clarify what is required for your destination market and how the supplier will provide it.

Food grade and safety: Confirm the product meets food grade standards and request documentation such as a food safety certificate or HACCP plan, but note that a certificate is not a substitute for lab results.
Packaging and labeling: For drum or IBC supply, check labels include the product name, batch code, net weight, storage conditions and any allergen or GMO declarations per your market rules.
Import and use specifics: For EU or other regulated markets, establish what allergen labelling, maximum sulfur dioxide limits or other food safety parameters apply to your finished product.

Supplier capability

The supplier role may be a starch producer, an independent processor re-selling under their brand, or a trader sourcing from multiple factories. Identify who is accountable for production, quality and supply continuity.

Production and quality control
Confirm the actual producer and whether they operate a quality lab. Ask who issues the CoA and how they handle batch recalls or non-conformance.
Supply volume and storage
Ask about minimum order quantities, typical batch sizes and the ability to supply steady volumes year-round. For bulk, check tank and logistics capacity.
Lead times and flexibility
Understand the typical lead time from order to delivery and whether the supplier can support urgent orders or adjust delivery slots. Confirm any contract minimums for regular supply.

Glucose Syrup Supplier Questions

How do I find glucose syrup suppliers in my preferred origin or with a specific starch base?: Define the starch source you need, such as wheat, maize or tapioca, and your target region. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy glucose syrup from a starch producer, a processor or a trading house?: A starch producer can offer full control and guaranteed supply for large volumes, while a processor may provide custom blends or smaller batches. A trading house is useful if you need flexibility across origins or sources. Choose based on your volume, specification strictness and lead time.
What should I include in a glucose syrup quotation request?: Specify the DE value, dry substance, packaging (bulk tanker, drum or IBC), quantity, delivery location and any special requirements like sulphite-free or non-GMO. Add the intended application and required certifications.
How do I compare wholesale glucose syrup offers?: Compare the price per tonne of dry solids, the packaging cost, delivery terms and payment terms. Check that the DE value, solids content and other specifications are identical, and note the validity period.
How should I assess a glucose syrup sample?: Visually check clarity and colour, taste for off-flavours, and request lab analysis for DE, dry substance, pH and microbiological parameters. For a production trial, use the sample in a small batch to see how it behaves in your process.
How can I check a glucose syrup supplier before signing a contract?: Verify the company's registration, trade references and production or storage facilities. Put the agreed specification, quantity, delivery schedule, payment terms and quality-claim process in the contract.