Vitamin B12 (unmixed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vitamin b12 (unmixed) was worth $336.0 million in 2024, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and up 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 | $336.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $320.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $337.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $354.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $370.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $403.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $420.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $361.3M | 5.8K t |
Top vitamin b12 (unmixed) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (51%), France (15%) and Spain (6%). 87 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $170.0M | 51% |
| France | $50.8M | 15% |
| Spain | $19.5M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $18.3M | 5.5% |
| United States | $11.4M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $9.8M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $6.9M | 2.1% |
| India | $6.1M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), India (10%) and the Netherlands (7%). 162 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $67.8M | 20% |
| India | $33.2M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $23.6M | 7% |
| Japan | $22.9M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $11.7M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $9.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $8.9M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $8.5M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $7.4M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $7.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $96.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $372.95 per kg and the Netherlands $28.53 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 2936.26: Vitamins: vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed. HS 2936 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vitamin b12 (unmixed)?
China exported $170.0 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by France (15%) and Spain (6%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vitamin b12 (unmixed)?
The United States imported $67.8 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of India (10%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vitamin b12 (unmixed)?
It was worth $336.0 million in 2024, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $420.3 million. 87 countries reported exports and 162 reported imports.
What is the average price of vitamin b12 (unmixed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $96.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $372.95 per kg and the Netherlands $28.53 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 b12 (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin b12 (unmixed) is subheading 2936.26, 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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