Liquorice extract trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in liquorice extract was worth $155.7 million in 2024, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% 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 | $155.7M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $153.8M | 27.0K t |
| 2022 | $162.8M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $158.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $157.8M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $163.3M | 28.1K t |
| 2018 | $251.7M | 34.2K t |
| 2017 | $191.2M | 26.3K t |
Top liquorice extract exporting countries
Uzbekistan is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by France and China. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $39.0M | 25% |
| France | $33.9M | 22% |
| China | $26.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $13.7M | 8.8% |
| Iran | $11.6M | 7.5% |
| Turkmenistan | $9.9M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 3% |
| United States | $3.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 47% across 116 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.8M | 25% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 11% |
| United States | $17.3M | 11% |
| France | $16.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $6.6M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 3.1% |
| Finland | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $10.19 per kg and Uzbekistan $4.77 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 1302.12: Vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice. HS 1302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most liquorice extract?
Uzbekistan exported $39.0 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by France (22%) and China (17%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most liquorice extract?
China imported $38.8 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and the United States (11%). 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 liquorice extract?
It was worth $155.7 million in 2024, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $251.7 million. 82 countries reported exports and 116 reported imports.
What is the average price of liquorice extract per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $10.19 per kg and Uzbekistan $4.77 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 liquorice extract?
The HS code for liquorice extract is subheading 1302.12, in chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1302 page.
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