Food flavoring compound trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in food flavoring compound was worth $23.60 billion in 2024, about 1.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 54% since 2017, and up 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 | $23.60B | 1.08M t |
| 2023 | $20.83B | 964.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.62B | 1.01M t |
| 2021 | $19.16B | 955.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.04B | 836.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.90B | 854.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.86B | 856.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.35B | 818.9K t |
Top food flavoring compound exporting countries
Ireland is the largest exporter with 52% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 171 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $12.20B | 52% |
| United States | $1.70B | 7.2% |
| Germany | $1.47B | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $1.09B | 4.6% |
| France | $1.02B | 4.3% |
| Eswatini | $628.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $615.0M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $445.3M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $413.7M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $409.7M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $266.5M | 1.1% |
| China | $215.6M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.36B | 19% |
| Mexico | $2.34B | 9.9% |
| France | $1.18B | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.13B | 4.8% |
| Germany | $764.7M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $678.2M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $620.3M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $544.9M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $487.0M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $480.6M | 2% |
| Italy | $445.6M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $444.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $36.76 per kg and the Netherlands $12.79 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 Food flavoring compound (HS 3302.10) 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 3302.10: Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries. HS 3302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most food flavoring compound?
Ireland exported $12.20 billion in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by the United States (7%) and Germany (6%). In all, 171 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most food flavoring compound?
The United States imported $4.36 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (10%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in food flavoring compound?
It was worth $23.60 billion in 2024, about 1.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 54% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 171 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of food flavoring compound per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $36.76 per kg and the Netherlands $12.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for food flavoring compound?
The HS code for food flavoring compound is subheading 3302.10, in chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3302 page.
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