Vitamins (other unmixed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vitamins (other unmixed) was worth $2.09 billion in 2024, about 147.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $2.09B | 147.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.79B | 129.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.09B | 123.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.19B | 126.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.09B | 115.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.71B | 107.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.78B | 101.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 102.5K t |
Top vitamins (other unmixed) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and the United States. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 149 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $629.4M | 30% |
| Switzerland | $267.1M | 13% |
| United States | $244.4M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $174.7M | 8.4% |
| India | $147.3M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $83.6M | 4% |
| France | $80.5M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $64.4M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $55.3M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $45.4M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $37.7M | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $35.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 208 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $318.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $165.9M | 8% |
| Germany | $118.7M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $91.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $78.9M | 3.8% |
| China | $68.6M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $60.2M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $57.4M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $56.3M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $55.3M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $54.2M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $47.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $45.21 per kg and India $8.05 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 Vitamins (other unmixed) (HS 2936.29) 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 2936.29: Vitamins: n.e.c. in item no. 2936.2, and their derivatives, unmixed. HS 2936 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vitamins (other unmixed)?
China exported $629.4 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (13%) and the United States (12%). In all, 149 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vitamins (other unmixed)?
The United States imported $318.3 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vitamins (other unmixed)?
It was worth $2.09 billion in 2024, about 147.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.19 billion. 149 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of vitamins (other unmixed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $45.21 per kg and India $8.05 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 vitamins (other unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamins (other unmixed) is subheading 2936.29, 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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