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| Partner | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $755.9M | 13.6% |
| Indonesia | $675.3M | 12.1% |
| Vietnam | $660.1M | 11.9% |
| Nigeria | $497M | 8.9% |
| Myanmar | $362.1M | 6.5% |
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| Partner | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $15.3M | 21.5% |
| Thailand | $10.3M | 14.6% |
| India | $8.4M | 11.8% |
| Myanmar | $4.8M | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Year | Export value |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $781.9M |
| 2022 | $1.1B |
| 2023 | $997M |
| 2024 | $1B |
| 2025 | $965.5M |
| 2026 | $683M |
China customs reports HS 292242 at the 8-digit level. 3 subheadings are published under it, and export values for each are available on request.
The base amino acid in its pure, unsalted form serves as a fundamental precursor for biochemical synthesis and pharmaceutical formulations rather than direct food flavoring.
Widely utilized as a direct food additive and flavor enhancer, this sodium salt of glutamic acid is the most commercially prominent form of the compound.
Salts of glutamic acid beyond the sodium variant, such as potassium or calcium glutamate, are applied in specialized dietary, industrial, or pharmaceutical contexts.
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HS 292242 is also written 2922.42. Values are in USD; the public series does not report tonnes or kg. Product scope: Glutamic acid, a key amino acid, and its salts are primarily utilized as flavor enhancers in the food industry, notably monosodium glutamate, alongside applications in pharmaceuticals and biochemical research. The public page shows monthly export partner previews from official GACC customs statistics. Preview and buy a monthly CSV for your selected products, countries and years.
Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.
Transformations: Values are presented as published by the source.
China Data Portal. "China Glutamic acid and its salts (HS 292242) Export Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/292242/
China exported $1.0B of glutamic acid and its salts in the twelve months to August 2026, averaging $83.7M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 292242).
Glutamic acid, a key amino acid, and its salts are primarily utilized as flavor enhancers in the food industry, notably monosodium glutamate, alongside applications in pharmaceuticals and biochemical research.
Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam together account for 38% of the published total, out of 108 trading partners on record.
Annual exports grew by 23% between 2021 and 2025, from $782M to $965M.
Figures come from official China General Administration of Customs (GACC) statistics, published monthly. ChinaData cleans partner names, periods and values so the series is ready for analysis. Partner-level rows for every month, including HS8 detail, are available as a one-time CSV purchase. Choose your products and coverage, then preview the file and price before payment.