Tartaric acid trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tartaric acid was worth $259.6 million in 2024, about 81.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 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 | $259.6M | 81.5K t |
| 2023 | $259.1M | 74.0K t |
| 2022 | $300.0M | 77.1K t |
| 2021 | $252.1M | 80.5K t |
| 2020 | $239.7M | 81.0K t |
| 2019 | $256.0M | 75.8K t |
| 2018 | $318.5M | 78.9K t |
| 2017 | $216.2M | 73.3K t |
Top tartaric acid exporting countries
Exports are led by China (41%), Italy (34%) and Spain (8%). 72 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 84%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $107.5M | 41% |
| Italy | $88.3M | 34% |
| Spain | $21.6M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $9.5M | 3.7% |
| Argentina | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| France | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| United States | $4.3M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 0.6% |
| Australia | $932K | 0.4% |
| Chile | $757K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of India and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 161 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.9M | 16% |
| India | $22.5M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $18.2M | 7% |
| Spain | $15.9M | 6.1% |
| Russia | $14.5M | 5.6% |
| France | $13.8M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $12.3M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $8.3M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $7.6M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $6.6M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $6.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $14.91 per kg and China $2.04 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 2918.12: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), tartaric acid. HS 2918 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tartaric acid?
China exported $107.5 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Italy (34%) and Spain (8%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tartaric acid?
The United States imported $40.9 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of India (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tartaric acid?
It was worth $259.6 million in 2024, about 81.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $318.5 million. 72 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of tartaric acid per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $14.91 per kg and China $2.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for tartaric acid?
The HS code for tartaric acid is subheading 2918.12, 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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