29224200 - Amino-acids, other than - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 45.0% of imports (€71.5M), followed by 🇲🇾 Malaysia (16.9%). With an HHI of 2569, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 43.5% of European exports (€50.0M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 27.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (3.8%) while exports were declining (-10.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts (NC8 29224200) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 45.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts?

The extra-EU trade balance for Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts (NC8 29224200) is €-44.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €158.9M, exports: €114.9M).

How much does the EU import of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts?

The EU imported €158.9M of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts (NC8 29224200) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 108.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts?

The weighted average import price of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts (NC8 29224200) is €1.47/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts?

The leading EU member state importer of Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof, Glutamic acid and its salts (NC8 29224200) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 27.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (3.8%) while exports were declining (-10.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€71.5M	45.0%	60.9M kg
2	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€26.9M	16.9%	17.3M kg
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€18.9M	11.9%	12.4M kg
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€16.1M	10.1%	8.5M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€5.8M	3.6%	1.3M kg
6	🇵🇪 Peru	€1.1M	0.7%	250K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.0M	43.5%	26.2M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€20.1M	17.5%	4.9M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.7M	9.3%	3.1M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€10.1M	8.8%	1.9M kg
5	🇳🇬 Nigeria	€3.2M	2.8%	2.4M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€71.5M	60.9Mt	€1.18/kg	51.0%
2	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€26.9M	17.3Mt	€1.55/kg	19.1%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€18.9M	12.4Mt	€1.53/kg	13.5%
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€16.1M	8.5Mt	€1.89/kg	11.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€5.8M	1.3Mt	€4.39/kg	4.1%
6	🇵🇪 Peru	€1.1M	250Kt	€4.31/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.0M	26.2Mt	€1.91/kg	53.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€20.1M	4.9Mt	€4.12/kg	21.3%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.7M	3.1Mt	€3.49/kg	11.4%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€10.1M	1.9Mt	€5.41/kg	10.7%
5	🇳🇬 Nigeria	€3.2M	2.4Mt	€1.35/kg	3.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€71.5M	60.9Mt	€1.18/kg	51.0%
2	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€26.9M	17.3Mt	€1.55/kg	19.1%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€18.9M	12.4Mt	€1.53/kg	13.5%
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€16.1M	8.5Mt	€1.89/kg	11.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€5.8M	1.3Mt	€4.39/kg	4.1%
6	🇵🇪 Peru	€1.1M	250Kt	€4.31/kg	0.8%

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