Amino acids (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in amino acids (other) was worth $4.19 billion in 2024, about 968.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 58% since 2017, and down 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.19B | 968.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.82B | 802.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.63B | 835.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.45B | 834.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.14B | 774.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.71B | 717.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.12B | 671.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.95B | 659.1K t |
Top amino acids (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (38%), Singapore (12%) and India (8%). 105 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.59B | 38% |
| Singapore | $487.8M | 12% |
| India | $319.6M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $315.6M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $230.1M | 5.5% |
| United States | $202.7M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $132.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $117.3M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $116.0M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $96.7M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $66.5M | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $64.7M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $555.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $491.7M | 12% |
| Japan | $257.0M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $219.7M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $197.2M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $168.5M | 4% |
| France | $137.5M | 3.3% |
| India | $135.8M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $131.7M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $120.4M | 2.9% |
| China | $111.7M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $94.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $137.69 per kg and the Netherlands $2.07 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Amino acids (other) (HS 2922.49) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2922.49: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their esters: salts thereof, excluding lysine, glutamic acid, anthranalic acid and tilidine, their esters and salts thereof. HS 2922 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most amino acids (other)?
China exported $1.59 billion in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Singapore (12%) and India (8%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most amino acids (other)?
The United States imported $555.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and Japan (6%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in amino acids (other)?
It was worth $4.19 billion in 2024, about 968.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 58% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $10.12 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of amino acids (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $137.69 per kg and the Netherlands $2.07 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for amino acids (other)?
The HS code for amino acids (other) is subheading 2922.49, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find amino acids (other) buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show amino acids (other) buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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