Casein glue trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in casein glue was worth $1.36 billion in 2024, about 141.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $1.36B | 141.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.67B | 132.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.75B | 144.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.39B | 150.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 139.8K t |
| 2019 | $970.6M | 139.9K t |
| 2018 | $938.0M | 136.3K t |
| 2017 | $976.2M | 134.5K t |
Top casein glue exporting countries
New Zealand is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Denmark. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $397.0M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $351.6M | 26% |
| Denmark | $182.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $112.7M | 8.3% |
| France | $96.8M | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $74.9M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $69.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $21.2M | 1.6% |
| Australia | $7.0M | 0.5% |
| Latvia | $6.7M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $4.0M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 47% across 155 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $322.9M | 24% |
| United States | $211.2M | 16% |
| Japan | $104.0M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $84.5M | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $51.0M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $49.5M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $45.7M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $45.6M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $35.9M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $33.1M | 2.4% |
| France | $25.3M | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $25.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $11.64 per kg and Ireland $7.92 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 Casein glue (HS 3501.90) 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 3501.90: Caseinates and other casein derivatives: casein glues. HS 3501 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most casein glue?
New Zealand exported $397.0 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Denmark (13%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most casein glue?
China imported $322.9 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and Japan (8%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in casein glue?
It was worth $1.36 billion in 2024, about 141.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.75 billion. 87 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of casein glue per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $11.64 per kg and Ireland $7.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for casein glue?
The HS code for casein glue is subheading 3501.90, in chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3501 page.
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