Parent Product
Vitamin C
HS Code
293627
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Calcium Ascorbate market coverage spans 127 countries.
- 105 exporter companies and 133 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 108 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Calcium Ascorbate
Analyze 108 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Calcium Ascorbate.
Calcium Ascorbate Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Calcium Ascorbate to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Calcium Ascorbate: Australia (+120.0%), China (-73.7%), United States (-14.7%).
Calcium Ascorbate Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Calcium Ascorbate country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Calcium Ascorbate transaction unit prices: United States (68.41 USD / kg), China (4.19 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -14.7% | 72 | 74.06 USD / kg (35,291.68 kg) | 58.86 USD / kg (16,545.02 kg) | 74.20 USD / kg (68,682.79 kg) | 48.46 USD / kg (513.49 kg) | 68.04 USD / kg (29,590.26 kg) | 68.41 USD / kg (8,865.09 kg) | ||||||
| China | -73.7% | 26 | 4.00 USD / kg (2,000 kg) | 4.00 USD / kg (45,210 kg) | - (-) | 4.51 USD / kg (273,590 kg) | 4.08 USD / kg (128,896 kg) | 4.19 USD / kg (51,906 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.06 USD / kg (72,720 kg) | 4.22 USD / kg (16,200 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Switzerland | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.30 USD / kg (2,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | +120.0% | 1 | - (-) | 366.67 USD / kg (59.43 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Calcium Ascorbate Global Supply Chain Coverage
238 companies
105 exporters and 133 importers are mapped for Calcium Ascorbate.
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Calcium Ascorbate Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
105 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Calcium Ascorbate. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Calcium Ascorbate Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 105 total exporter companies in the Calcium Ascorbate supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Land TransportFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogistics
Exporting Countries: Indonesia
Supplying Products: Vitamin C, Calcium Ascorbate
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Indonesia
Supplying Products: Vitamin C, Calcium Ascorbate
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Egypt
Supplying Products: Vitamin C, Calcium Ascorbate
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Vitamin C, Calcium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Russia, Philippines, Mexico, Turkiye, Ecuador
Supplying Products: Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin C, Calcium Ascorbate
Calcium Ascorbate Global Exporter Coverage
105 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Calcium Ascorbate supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Calcium Ascorbate (HS Code 293627) in 2024
For Calcium Ascorbate in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 7,886,104 kg | 106,455,579 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 14,296,580 kg | 93,515,322.978 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 9,091,573.342 kg | 43,836,008.149 USD |
| 4 | Japan | 108,958.948 kg | 24,734,473.939 USD |
| 5 | India | 788,229.247 kg | 10,877,061.885 USD |
| 6 | Portugal | 1,050,546 kg | 10,873,015.028 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 2,537,777.74 kg | 8,271,372.872 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 2,048,367.139 kg | 7,807,860 USD |
| 9 | Ireland | 222,298 kg | 7,331,907.774 USD |
| 10 | Australia | 701,909.51 kg | 7,020,514.439 USD |
Calcium Ascorbate Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Calcium Ascorbate Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
133 importer companies are mapped for Calcium Ascorbate demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Calcium Ascorbate Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-05
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Sudan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
133 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Calcium Ascorbate.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Calcium Ascorbate (HS Code 293627) in 2024
For Calcium Ascorbate in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 42,211,784 kg | 198,182,697 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 16,229,293 kg | 102,482,325.547 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 20,256,631.322 kg | 79,700,769.117 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 7,321,941.115 kg | 67,479,458 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 14,281,422.256 kg | 62,297,172.508 USD |
| 6 | Brazil | 10,645,555.271 kg | 39,364,745 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 4,551,249.13 kg | 28,567,650.11 USD |
| 8 | India | 7,020,288.93 kg | 27,179,016.588 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 6,314,329.504 kg | 26,557,265 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 5,034,740 kg | 22,275,594.437 USD |
Calcium Ascorbate Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Additive and Dietary Supplement Ingredient
Market
Calcium ascorbate is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) traded globally as a food additive and dietary-supplement ingredient, including under the food additive identifier E 302 in many jurisdictions. It is used both as an antioxidant to help limit oxidative quality losses and as a buffered vitamin C source where lower acidity is desired versus ascorbic acid. Global supply is linked to industrial vitamin C production and downstream salt formation and purification, with buyers commonly requiring food-chemical or pharmacopeial grade specifications and impurity controls. Trade dynamics are driven by demand from supplement manufacturers and fortified-food processors, and are sensitive to regulatory compliance, quality documentation, and input-cost volatility in vitamin C supply chains.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white crystalline powder typical of food/supplement grade calcium ascorbate
- Water-soluble vitamin C source; commonly positioned as a buffered (less acidic) alternative to ascorbic acid in formulations
Compositional Metrics
- Assay/potency reported as calcium ascorbate and/or ascorbic acid equivalent (vitamin C content), per applicable monograph/specification
- Calcium content specification where required for labeling and quality control
- Loss on drying/moisture, pH (solution), and oxidation-related stability checks used in buyer specifications
- Impurity limits commonly include heavy metals and relevant residuals per food chemical/pharmacopeial requirements
Grades
- Food grade (food chemical specifications such as FCC, where applicable)
- Pharmaceutical/supplement grade aligned to pharmacopeial expectations (e.g., USP–NF where applicable)
Packaging
- Moisture- and oxygen-protective inner liners within cartons/drums for bulk trade
- Light/air exposure control emphasized in storage and distribution documentation
ProcessingOxidation-sensitive nutrient/antioxidant ingredient; stability depends on moisture, oxygen exposure, and temperature control during storage and handlingOften used where a buffered vitamin C source is desired in finished product formulations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) production → calcium salt formation (neutralization) → crystallization/purification → drying/milling → packaging → distribution to food and supplement manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Use as an antioxidant food additive in relevant applications where permitted
- Use as a vitamin C source in dietary supplements and fortified foods requiring documented potency and impurity controls
- Preference in some formulations for buffered/lower-acidity vitamin C sources compared with ascorbic acid
Temperature
- Typically ambient distribution; protect from heat and humidity to reduce degradation and caking risk
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is strongly influenced by moisture and oxygen exposure; manufacturers typically specify closed-container storage in cool, dry conditions and verification of potency over time
Risks
Quality And Regulatory Compliance HighAs a globally traded supplement and food-ingredient input, calcium ascorbate supply can be disrupted by quality failures (e.g., potency drift, contamination, inadequate documentation) and by regulatory non-compliance, leading to rejected shipments, recalls, or delistings in destination markets. Risk is amplified when materials move through multiple traders/repackers and when buyers require pharmacopeial/food-chemical conformity, batch traceability, and verified impurity limits.Require supplier qualification (GMP where applicable), COA plus independent verification testing (identity, potency, key impurities), full traceability to original manufacturer, and change-control/notification commitments.
Supply And Price Volatility MediumAvailability and pricing can be affected by disruptions in upstream vitamin C/ascorbic acid supply chains and industrial input costs (energy, chemicals, logistics), creating volatility for downstream salt products such as calcium ascorbate.Dual-source qualified manufacturers where possible, maintain safety stock for critical SKUs, and use longer-horizon contracts with defined quality and delivery terms.
Stability And Shelf Life MediumCalcium ascorbate can lose potency through oxidation and degrade faster under adverse storage conditions (humidity, heat, air exposure), creating batch-to-batch potency variability risk for supplement label claims and for antioxidant performance in foods.Specify storage/packaging requirements, verify potency through shelf-life testing, and implement humidity/temperature controls in warehousing and during repack.
Food Additive Use Permissions LowPermitted uses and maximum levels for calcium ascorbate as a food additive vary by jurisdiction and by food category, creating compliance risk if specifications, labeling, or use-level controls are not aligned to destination-market rules.Map intended use to destination-market additive permissions and applicable Codex/national rules; maintain compliant labeling and formulation records.
Sustainability
- Environmental footprint tied to industrial vitamin C supply chains (energy use and wastewater/effluent management in fermentation/chemical processing, depending on manufacturing route)
- Upstream agricultural feedstock impacts where carbohydrate substrates are used for vitamin C production
Labor & Social
- Worker safety and chemical handling controls in manufacturing and repack operations (powder handling, dust control, chemical exposure prevention)
- GMP compliance culture and traceability across multi-tier ingredient supply chains for supplements and fortified foods
FAQ
Is calcium ascorbate a form of vitamin C?Yes. Calcium ascorbate is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and is used globally as a vitamin C source in supplements and fortified foods; it is also used as an antioxidant ingredient in food applications where permitted.
What does “E 302” mean for calcium ascorbate?E 302 is the identifier used in many food-additive systems for calcium ascorbate when it is used as a food additive (commonly as an antioxidant). Specific permitted uses and conditions depend on the jurisdiction and the food category.
Why do formulators sometimes choose calcium ascorbate instead of ascorbic acid?Calcium ascorbate is often selected when a buffered, lower-acidity vitamin C source is preferred versus ascorbic acid, while still providing vitamin C functionality and requiring the same kind of potency and impurity control expected for supplement and food-ingredient inputs.
Sources
Calcium Ascorbate Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Turkiye, Costa Rica, United States, Chile, Netherlands, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, France, Malaysia, India, Romania, Belgium, Australia, Poland, Spain, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Switzerland, Philippines, Canada, Singapore, Portugal, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, Vietnam, Czechia, Denmark, Austria, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Slovenia, Norway, Ecuador, Peru, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Egypt, Israel, Bulgaria, Greece, Ivory Coast, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Honduras, Croatia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Parent product: Vitamin C
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