Saccharin trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in saccharin was worth $174.8 million in 2024, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $174.8M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $175.3M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $213.0M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $214.8M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $212.3M | 26.3K t |
| 2019 | $183.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $182.0M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $216.6M | 25.2K t |
Top saccharin exporting countries
Exports are led by China (57%), South Korea (14%) and Germany (6%). 78 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $100.1M | 57% |
| South Korea | $24.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $7.8M | 4.5% |
| India | $7.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $4.6M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| France | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $848K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $837K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Thailand. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 163 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 8.8% |
| Thailand | $12.2M | 7% |
| Brazil | $9.5M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $6.9M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 3.4% |
| Argentina | $4.9M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $4.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $25.12 per kg and Thailand $5.17 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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The shipment records behind Saccharin (HS 2925.11) 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 2925.11: Imides and their derivatives: saccharin and its salts. HS 2925 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most saccharin?
China exported $100.1 million in 2024, 57% of the world total, followed by South Korea (14%) and Germany (6%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most saccharin?
The United States imported $18.9 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Thailand (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in saccharin?
It was worth $174.8 million in 2024, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $216.6 million. 78 countries reported exports and 163 reported imports.
What is the average price of saccharin per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $25.12 per kg and Thailand $5.17 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 saccharin?
The HS code for saccharin is subheading 2925.11, 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 2925 page.
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