Vitamin E (unmixed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vitamin e (unmixed) was worth $2.51 billion in 2024, about 219.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 97% since 2017, and up 15% 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 | $2.51B | 219.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.18B | 199.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.34B | 183.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 194.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.61B | 173.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.29B | 171.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.73B | 159.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.28B | 156.1K t |
Top vitamin e (unmixed) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 48% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and Germany. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 92 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.20B | 48% |
| Switzerland | $472.3M | 19% |
| Germany | $246.3M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $154.1M | 6.1% |
| United States | $114.6M | 4.6% |
| France | $99.1M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $51.7M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $30.8M | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $27.8M | 1.1% |
| India | $19.6M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $17.9M | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $13.0M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (19%), Germany (9%) and the Netherlands (9%). 161 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $477.8M | 19% |
| Germany | $234.0M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $230.6M | 9.2% |
| France | $116.7M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $87.7M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $79.4M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $68.5M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $67.0M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $64.0M | 2.6% |
| China | $63.9M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $60.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $57.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $25.78 per kg and Belgium $9.39 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 2936.28: Vitamins: vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed. HS 2936 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vitamin e (unmixed)?
China exported $1.20 billion in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (19%) and Germany (10%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vitamin e (unmixed)?
The United States imported $477.8 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and the Netherlands (9%). 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 e (unmixed)?
It was worth $2.51 billion in 2024, about 219.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 97% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 92 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of vitamin e (unmixed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $25.78 per kg and Belgium $9.39 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 vitamin e (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin e (unmixed) is subheading 2936.28, 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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