Tartaric acid salts and esters imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tartaric acid salts and esters by the United States reached $12.9 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.3 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 | $12.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
Where the United States imports tartaric acid salts and esters from
Spain alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $7.7M | 60% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 17% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Chile | $541K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $298K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $220K | 1.7% |
| China | $173K | 1.3% |
| India | $131K | 1% |
| France | $83K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $82K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, close to the world average of $4.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tartaric acid salts and esters exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.0 million of tartaric acid salts and esters in 2024 (145 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (44%), Croatia (17%), Mexico (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $455K | 44% |
| Croatia | $181K | 17% |
| Mexico | $69K | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $49K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $43K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $36K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $19K | 1.8% |
| India | $14K | 1.3% |
| Costa Rica | $13K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tartaric acid salts and esters imports (HS 2918.13): 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 2918.13: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function): salts and esters of tartaric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of tartaric acid salts and esters imported by the United States?
The United States imported tartaric acid salts and esters worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 157 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply tartaric acid salts and esters to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Malaysia (17%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of tartaric acid salts and esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tartaric acid salts and esters to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export tartaric acid salts and esters?
Yes. The United States exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Croatia and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tartaric acid salts and esters?
The HS code for tartaric acid salts and esters is subheading 2918.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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