Pure fructose trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure fructose was worth $333.4 million in 2024, about 243.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $333.4M | 243.5K t |
| 2023 | $351.6M | 232.7K t |
| 2022 | $319.3M | 285.5K t |
| 2021 | $285.8M | 280.9K t |
| 2020 | $258.3M | 288.4K t |
| 2019 | $252.9M | 306.1K t |
| 2018 | $255.2M | 259.1K t |
| 2017 | $257.7M | 253.9K t |
Top pure fructose exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by the United States and Finland. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 70 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $117.4M | 35% |
| United States | $91.2M | 27% |
| Finland | $32.6M | 9.8% |
| Israel | $29.0M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $15.6M | 4.7% |
| China | $11.4M | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $4.9M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $3.9M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 1% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (20%), the Netherlands (12%) and Germany (11%). 151 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $66.7M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $39.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $36.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $15.8M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $13.5M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12.4M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $9.7M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $8.7M | 2.6% |
| France | $8.2M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $7.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.11 per kg and Turkey $1.17 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 1702.50: Sugars: fructose, chemically pure, in solid form. HS 1702 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure fructose?
Turkey exported $117.4 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by the United States (27%) and Finland (10%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure fructose?
Mexico imported $66.7 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure fructose?
It was worth $333.4 million in 2024, about 243.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $351.6 million. 70 countries reported exports and 151 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure fructose per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.11 per kg and Turkey $1.17 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 fructose?
The HS code for pure fructose is subheading 1702.50, in chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1702 page.
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