Glutamic acid imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported glutamic acid worth $47.5 million (24.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47.5M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 25.3K t |
| 2022 | $80.6M | 35.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 24.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 24.3K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.9M | 21.8K t |
Where the United States imports glutamic acid from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $24.3M | 51% |
| Malaysia | $8.1M | 17% |
| France | $4.2M | 8.9% |
| China | $3.7M | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 4% |
| Japan | $931K | 2% |
| Peru | $839K | 1.8% |
| New Zealand | $666K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $634K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $579K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glutamic acid exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported glutamic acid worth $10.9 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.2M | 57% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $394K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $171K | 1.6% |
| Costa Rica | $158K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $144K | 1.3% |
| India | $74K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.5% |
| Barbados | $44K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $42K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): 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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by the United States?
The United States imported glutamic acid worth $47.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Malaysia (17%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glutamic acid to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.9 million in 2017 to $47.5 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $80.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export glutamic acid?
Yes. The United States exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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