Wheat gluten trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wheat gluten was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 1.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $1.82B | 1.13M t |
| 2023 | $2.38B | 1.14M t |
| 2022 | $2.28B | 1.32M t |
| 2021 | $1.92B | 1.23M t |
| 2020 | $1.55B | 1.12M t |
| 2019 | $1.60B | 1.01M t |
| 2018 | $1.82B | 1.06M t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 986.6K t |
Top wheat gluten exporting countries
Exports are led by China (18%), Belgium (17%) and Australia (13%). 93 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $335.8M | 19% |
| Belgium | $314.9M | 17% |
| Australia | $229.6M | 13% |
| France | $207.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $207.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $93.6M | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | $64.9M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $63.3M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $54.4M | 3% |
| Austria | $49.2M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $35.6M | 2% |
| Canada | $31.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Norway (20%), the United States (20%) and the Netherlands (8%). 166 countries imported it, and the top three take 48% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $365.3M | 20% |
| United States | $359.0M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $142.1M | 7.8% |
| France | $85.0M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $71.1M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $68.6M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $46.9M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $46.0M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $37.6M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $37.0M | 2% |
| Hungary | $34.3M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $33.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $2.24 per kg and Germany $1.44 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 1109: Wheat gluten; whether or not dried. HS 1109 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wheat gluten?
China exported $335.8 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Belgium (17%) and Australia (13%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wheat gluten?
Norway imported $365.3 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States (20%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wheat gluten?
It was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 1.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.38 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of wheat gluten per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $2.24 per kg and Germany $1.44 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for wheat gluten?
The HS code for wheat gluten is heading 1109, in chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1109 page.
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