Vitamin A (unmixed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vitamin a (unmixed) was worth $650.1 million in 2024, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% 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 | $650.1M | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $649.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.09B | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.17B | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.29B | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $663.5M | 17.0K t |
Top vitamin a (unmixed) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and Germany. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 90 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $176.8M | 27% |
| Switzerland | $155.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $91.8M | 14% |
| France | $47.8M | 7.4% |
| United States | $30.0M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $25.5M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $22.6M | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $17.8M | 2.7% |
| India | $15.2M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $12.3M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $8.5M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $8.4M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). 170 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $88.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $48.0M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $40.6M | 6.3% |
| China | $31.5M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $22.5M | 3.5% |
| India | $22.2M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $21.1M | 3.2% |
| France | $20.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $18.3M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $17.8M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $17.7M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $17.3M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $30.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $197.79 per kg and France $24.33 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 Vitamin A (unmixed) (HS 2936.21) 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 2936.21: Vitamins: vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed. HS 2936 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vitamin a (unmixed)?
China exported $176.8 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (24%) and Germany (14%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vitamin a (unmixed)?
The United States imported $88.0 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). 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 vitamin a (unmixed)?
It was worth $650.1 million in 2024, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.29 billion. 90 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of vitamin a (unmixed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $30.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $197.79 per kg and France $24.33 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 vitamin a (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin a (unmixed) is subheading 2936.21, 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 2936 page.
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