Baking powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in baking powder was worth $292.9 million in 2024, about 114.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 85% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $292.9M | 114.0K t |
| 2023 | $289.9M | 106.2K t |
| 2022 | $255.7M | 97.7K t |
| 2021 | $210.8M | 93.1K t |
| 2020 | $200.1M | 86.8K t |
| 2019 | $175.3M | 79.7K t |
| 2018 | $173.4M | 81.8K t |
| 2017 | $158.3M | 68.2K t |
Top baking powder exporting countries
Exports are led by Egypt (14%), China (11%) and the United States (9%). 138 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 34%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $40.2M | 14% |
| China | $31.6M | 11% |
| United States | $27.2M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $20.5M | 7% |
| Thailand | $17.2M | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $14.7M | 5% |
| France | $13.0M | 4.4% |
| Malta | $12.8M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $10.5M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $9.9M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $9.4M | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $7.5M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Saudi Arabia is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Canada and the Philippines. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $27.7M | 9.5% |
| Canada | $17.4M | 5.9% |
| Philippines | $15.6M | 5.3% |
| United States | $15.4M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $14.5M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $13.8M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $8.7M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $8.0M | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $7.2M | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $5.7M | 2% |
| Angola | $5.6M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malta averaged $4.65 per kg and China $1.47 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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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 2102.30: Baking powders: prepared. HS 2102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most baking powder?
Egypt exported $40.2 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by China (11%) and the United States (9%). In all, 138 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most baking powder?
Saudi Arabia imported $27.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Canada (6%) and the Philippines (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in baking powder?
It was worth $292.9 million in 2024, about 114.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 85% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 138 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of baking powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malta averaged $4.65 per kg and China $1.47 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 baking powder?
The HS code for baking powder is subheading 2102.30, in chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2102 page.
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