Tartaric acid salts and esters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tartaric acid salts and esters was worth $99.7 million in 2024, about 21.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $99.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2023 | $92.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2022 | $107.2M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $107.1M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $90.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $80.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $92.7M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $79.9M | 21.1K t |
Top tartaric acid salts and esters exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by India and China. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $29.0M | 29% |
| India | $9.4M | 9.4% |
| China | $8.9M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $6.9M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 6.8% |
| Chile | $4.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 3.9% |
| France | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 157 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.9M | 13% |
| South Korea | $8.9M | 9% |
| France | $8.0M | 8% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 7.9% |
| Argentina | $6.8M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 4% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 3.7% |
| China | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| India | $2.3M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $585.80 per kg and Chile $2.16 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 2918.13: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function): salts and esters of tartaric acid. HS 2918 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tartaric acid salts and esters?
Spain exported $29.0 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by India (9%) and China (9%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tartaric acid salts and esters?
The United States imported $12.9 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (9%) and France (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tartaric acid salts and esters?
It was worth $99.7 million in 2024, about 21.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $107.2 million. 64 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of tartaric acid salts and esters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $585.80 per kg and Chile $2.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for tartaric acid salts and esters?
The HS code for tartaric acid salts and esters is subheading 2918.13, 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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