Choline trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in choline was worth $355.2 million in 2024, about 200.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $355.2M | 200.4K t |
| 2023 | $392.8M | 185.2K t |
| 2022 | $454.7M | 216.6K t |
| 2021 | $387.6M | 195.0K t |
| 2020 | $316.4M | 188.6K t |
| 2019 | $347.9M | 197.2K t |
| 2018 | $339.2M | 196.0K t |
| 2017 | $288.3M | 182.2K t |
Top choline exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by Italy and Belgium. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 77 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $151.9M | 43% |
| Italy | $72.2M | 20% |
| Belgium | $45.4M | 13% |
| United States | $26.6M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $15.2M | 4.3% |
| India | $13.7M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 0.8% |
| France | $2.7M | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 0.4% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are South Korea (22%), Argentina (7%) and the United States (6%). 141 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $76.6M | 22% |
| Argentina | $23.7M | 6.7% |
| United States | $22.8M | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $17.7M | 5% |
| Germany | $17.1M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $12.8M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $12.6M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $11.9M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $11.6M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $10.4M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $9.8M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $9.3M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $10.83 per kg and Belgium $1.07 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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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 2923.10: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: choline and its salts, whether or not chemically defined. HS 2923 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most choline?
China exported $151.9 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Italy (20%) and Belgium (13%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most choline?
South Korea imported $76.6 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Argentina (7%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in choline?
It was worth $355.2 million in 2024, about 200.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $454.7 million. 77 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of choline per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $10.83 per kg and Belgium $1.07 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 choline?
The HS code for choline is subheading 2923.10, 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 2923 page.
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