Pure chemical sugars trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure chemical sugars was worth $1.53 billion in 2024, about 450.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and down 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 | $1.53B | 450.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.54B | 400.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.58B | 398.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.50B | 376.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 363.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.10B | 375.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.04B | 357.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 356.6K t |
Top pure chemical sugars exporting countries
Exports are led by China (22%), Germany (20%) and the United States (10%). 93 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $329.8M | 22% |
| Germany | $302.3M | 20% |
| United States | $157.8M | 10% |
| Austria | $90.4M | 5.9% |
| France | $87.9M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $66.5M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $64.7M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $64.1M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $60.9M | 4% |
| Thailand | $50.4M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $30.4M | 2% |
| Ireland | $28.8M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Japan (6%) and Switzerland (6%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $200.0M | 13% |
| Japan | $91.9M | 6% |
| Switzerland | $88.4M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $80.7M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $64.3M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $60.8M | 4% |
| Poland | $60.8M | 4% |
| South Korea | $60.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $56.5M | 3.7% |
| China | $53.7M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $53.6M | 3.5% |
| India | $52.7M | 3.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $10.91 per kg and Austria $2.30 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 2940: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39. HS 2940 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure chemical sugars?
China exported $329.8 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Germany (20%) and the United States (10%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure chemical sugars?
The United States imported $200.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Japan (6%) and Switzerland (6%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure chemical sugars?
It was worth $1.53 billion in 2024, about 450.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.58 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure chemical sugars per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $10.91 per kg and Austria $2.30 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 pure chemical sugars?
The HS code for pure chemical sugars is heading 2940, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2940 page.
How can I find pure chemical sugars buyers and suppliers?
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