Oxycarboxylic acids (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in oxycarboxylic acids (other) was worth $1.28 billion in 2024, about 163.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $1.28B | 163.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.32B | 133.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.37B | 161.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.25B | 145.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 141.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.12B | 135.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.13B | 133.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.07B | 120.6K t |
Top oxycarboxylic acids (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Italy and India. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 102 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $296.8M | 23% |
| Italy | $201.3M | 16% |
| India | $148.6M | 12% |
| Japan | $99.7M | 7.8% |
| United States | $66.7M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $62.3M | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $57.2M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $50.0M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $49.4M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $43.0M | 3.4% |
| New Zealand | $40.5M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $30.7M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 172 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $139.1M | 11% |
| South Korea | $116.8M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $114.7M | 8.9% |
| India | $106.3M | 8.3% |
| United States | $101.8M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $79.0M | 6.2% |
| Russia | $69.4M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $54.6M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $41.7M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $40.6M | 3.2% |
| France | $39.5M | 3.1% |
| China | $35.1M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $312.72 per kg and Japan $4.20 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 2918.19: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters. HS 2918 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
China exported $296.8 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Italy (16%) and India (12%). In all, 102 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
Germany imported $139.1 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (9%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
It was worth $1.28 billion in 2024, about 163.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.37 billion. 102 countries reported exports and 172 reported imports.
What is the average price of oxycarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $312.72 per kg and Japan $4.20 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 oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for oxycarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2918.19, 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 2918 page.
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