Dextrose Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Anhydrous Dextrose, Food-Grade Dextrose, High-Purity Dextrose, Liquid Dextrose, +4
Derived Products
Ion Drinks, Marshmallow
Raw Materials
alpha-Amylase, Corn Starch, Potato Starch, Wheat Starch
HS Code
170230
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Dextrose market coverage spans 145 countries.
  • 1,687 exporter companies and 2,379 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 6,370 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-17.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dextrose

Analyze 6,370 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dextrose.

Dextrose Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Dextrose: United States (+138.2%), France (+94.9%), Mexico (+90.0%).

Dextrose Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Dextrose country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Dextrose transaction unit prices: Germany (39.28 USD / kg), Spain (9.36 USD / kg), United States (5.45 USD / kg), France (5.38 USD / kg), Italy (3.62 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
China-12.9%3,1990.59 USD / kg (26,835,505.8 kg)0.55 USD / kg (22,042,270.27 kg)0.53 USD / kg (23,869,544.32 kg)0.50 USD / kg (31,251,721.13 kg)0.55 USD / kg (16,262,772.328 kg)0.49 USD / kg (13,026,027.311 kg)
France+94.9%1981.26 USD / kg (568,545.6 kg)1.52 USD / kg (356,356 kg)2.00 USD / kg (799,787.8 kg)1.76 USD / kg (309,947 kg)2.03 USD / kg (374,405.8 kg)5.38 USD / kg (127,968 kg)
Germany-39.3%1141.45 USD / kg (198,787.13 kg)1.64 USD / kg (30,486.21 kg)1.02 USD / kg (230,341 kg)1.55 USD / kg (71,356 kg)0.86 USD / kg (6,980 kg)39.28 USD / kg (18 kg)
India+0.1%1,3210.65 USD / kg (2,086,991 kg)0.66 USD / kg (2,417,406.008 kg)0.63 USD / kg (3,387,743.599 kg)0.63 USD / kg (3,159,829.345 kg)0.66 USD / kg (2,602,050.006 kg)0.61 USD / kg (2,165,755.006 kg)
United States+138.2%3391.21 USD / kg (6,146,912.065 kg)0.97 USD / kg (5,704,954.721 kg)1.09 USD / kg (5,070,772.974 kg)1.39 USD / kg (204,670.8 kg)0.96 USD / kg (98,821.6 kg)5.45 USD / kg (1,300 kg)
South Korea+5.6%891.24 USD / kg (794,797 kg)1.23 USD / kg (374,658 kg)1.25 USD / kg (508,040 kg)1.24 USD / kg (308,840 kg)1.19 USD / kg (467,090 kg)- (-)
Spain+43.6%4317.11 USD / kg (8,083 kg)32.94 USD / kg (5.34 kg)7.14 USD / kg (201,251 kg)11.01 USD / kg (52,625 kg)9.66 USD / kg (23,205.1 kg)9.36 USD / kg (421.6 kg)
Austria+30.0%240.91 USD / kg (78,430 kg)0.97 USD / kg (235,176 kg)1.59 USD / kg (19,700 kg)- (-)1.86 USD / kg (193,767.8 kg)3.30 USD / kg (18,000 kg)
Belgium-7.8%220.63 USD / kg (13,052 kg)0.66 USD / kg (221,890 kg)0.99 USD / kg (504,500 kg)0.51 USD / kg (640,000 kg)0.60 USD / kg (705,000 kg)0.50 USD / kg (216,000 kg)
Peru+17.0%191.99 USD / kg (2,981.55 kg)1.64 USD / kg (1,000 kg)1.65 USD / kg (18,213.84 kg)1.64 USD / kg (6,200 kg)- (-)1.55 USD / kg (2,022.7 kg)
Dextrose Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,066 companies
1,687 exporters and 2,379 importers are mapped for Dextrose.
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Dextrose Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,687 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dextrose. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

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Dextrose Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 20
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica, Peru, Russia, Vietnam, United States, Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Mexico
Supplying Products: Dextrose, Glucose Syrup, Dextrins, Roasted Starch +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 20
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan, Colombia, Mexico, Pakistan, United States, Turkiye, Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Dextrose, Dextrins, Roasted Starch, Glucose Syrup +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 15
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Colombia, Ukraine, Turkiye, Pakistan, Russia, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea
Supplying Products: Dextrose, Glucose Syrup, Lactose +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 9
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka, Ukraine, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkiye, Mexico, Vietnam, Philippines, South Korea
Supplying Products: Dextrins, Roasted Starch, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 44
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Tanzania, Canada, United States, Kenya, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Indonesia
Supplying Products: Corn Starch, Rapeseed, Soybean Meal +5
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Philippines, Costa Rica, India, Turkiye, Colombia, South Korea, Mexico
Supplying Products: Dextrose, Ethyl Alcohol, Dextrins, Roasted Starch +5
Dextrose Global Exporter Coverage
1,687 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dextrose supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dextrose (HS Code 170230) in 2024

For Dextrose in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States532,628,964 kg383,936,759 USD
2Italy179,061,086 kg137,217,341.086 USD
3Netherlands157,578,820.127 kg110,254,323.804 USD
4Germany124,791,240.532 kg102,557,435.174 USD
5India167,740,519.008 kg86,112,078.714 USD
6Bulgaria100,776,235 kg82,063,712.258 USD
7Turkiye160,282,831 kg81,268,652 USD
8Pakistan57,858,431 kg71,134,121.286 USD
9Lithuania113,828,310.235 kg61,656,388 USD
10Canada143,621,237 kg57,747,255.295 USD

Dextrose Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Dextrose Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

2,379 importer companies are mapped for Dextrose demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Dextrose Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 6
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Spain, Peru, Chile, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, United States, Colombia
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Paraguay, Turkiye, Mexico, Russia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Philippines, United States, Vietnam
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Mexico, United States
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Canada, United States, Guatemala
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Animal ProductionBeverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Hong Kong, Vietnam
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, United States, Canada
Global Importer Coverage
2,379 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dextrose.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dextrose (HS Code 170230) in 2024

For Dextrose in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Mexico312,738,985 kg271,523,539 USD
2Netherlands368,265,229 kg177,190,006.494 USD
3Canada107,709,163.697 kg114,903,095.528 USD
4Belgium176,475,768.632 kg108,638,067.127 USD
5Poland125,391,480.632 kg101,379,536 USD
6Thailand152,745,510.18 kg83,618,881.88 USD
7Denmark102,713,870.721 kg69,847,312.456 USD
8Italy68,993,746.725 kg55,843,212.86 USD
9Finland68,727,612.779 kg44,113,360.565 USD
10Switzerland52,025,718.326 kg42,257,216.417 USD

Dextrose Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormCrystalline powder
Industry PositionFood and nutraceutical ingredient

Market

Dextrose (D-glucose) is a globally traded carbohydrate ingredient produced by hydrolysis of starch and purified/crystallized into monohydrate or anhydrous forms for use across foods, dietary supplements, fermentation, and pharmaceutical applications. In trade statistics, a closely related classification is HS 170230 ("glucose and glucose syrup, containing <20% fructose"), which captures both crystalline glucose (dextrose) and glucose syrup. UN Comtrade data accessed via the World Bank WITS platform shows leading HS 170230 exporters in 2023 include France, China, the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands, while leading importers include Germany, Mexico, the United States, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Market dynamics are strongly influenced by starch feedstock availability and pricing (e.g., maize/corn, wheat, and other starches), as well as energy and compliance requirements for food, supplement, and pharma supply chains.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
  • FranceMajor industrial starch processing base and top exporter of HS 170230 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • ChinaLarge starch-derived sweetener production capacity and top exporter of HS 170230 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • United StatesLarge wet-milling and starch-derivatives industry; top exporter of HS 170230 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • GermanySignificant starch-processing and intra-EU trade hub; top exporter of HS 170230 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • NetherlandsMajor EU logistics/trade hub; top exporter of HS 170230 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Exporting Countries
  • FranceTop exporter of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • ChinaTop exporter of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • United StatesTop exporter of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • GermanyTop exporter of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • NetherlandsTop exporter of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
  • GermanyTop importer of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • MexicoTop importer of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • United StatesTop importer of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • NetherlandsTop importer of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • BelgiumTop importer of HS 170230 by trade value in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).

Specification

Major VarietiesDextrose monohydrate, Dextrose anhydrous, Powdered dextrose (icing dextrose)
Physical Attributes
  • White crystalline powder (typical for crystalline dextrose products)
  • High water solubility; prone to moisture uptake and caking if exposed to humidity
Compositional Metrics
  • Codex CXS 212-1999: Dextrose monohydrate has D-glucose ≥99.5% m/m (dry basis) and total solids ≥90.0% m/m; dextrose anhydrous has D-glucose ≥99.5% m/m (dry basis) and total solids ≥98.0% m/m.
  • US 21 CFR 168.111 (dextrose monohydrate): total solids ≥90.0% (m/m); reducing sugar content (dextrose equivalent), expressed as D-glucose, ≥99.5% (m/m) on a dry basis; sulfated ash ≤0.25% (m/m) on a dry basis; sulfur dioxide ≤20 mg/kg.
Grades
  • Food grade aligned to Codex Standard for Sugars (CXS 212-1999) definitions for dextrose anhydrous/monohydrate.
  • Food-grade specification in the United States may reference 21 CFR 168.111 for dextrose monohydrate.
ProcessingManufactured from starch hydrolysate followed by purification and crystallization into monohydrate or anhydrous crystalline forms.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Starch feedstock sourcing (e.g., cereal starch) -> starch hydrolysis to glucose (saccharification) -> purification/refining -> crystallization (monohydrate or anhydrous) -> drying and sizing -> packaging -> distribution to food, supplement, pharma, and fermentation customers
Demand Drivers
  • Use as a sweetener and bulking carbohydrate in dietary supplements (e.g., powders, sachets, and chewable/solid forms)
  • Use as a pharmaceutical excipient (e.g., diluent/osmotic agent) and as a carbohydrate source in certain applications
  • Use as a carbon source in fermentation and culture media preparation
Temperature
  • Not typically cold-chain dependent; quality is more sensitive to moisture control than temperature.
  • Store and transport in dry, humidity-controlled conditions to reduce caking and flowability loss.
Shelf Life
  • Generally stable in dry storage; shelf life is primarily limited by moisture pickup, caking, and packaging integrity rather than rapid spoilage.

Risks

Feedstock and Energy Costs HighGlobal dextrose availability and pricing are tightly linked to starch feedstock supply (e.g., maize/corn and other starch crops) and to energy-intensive processing steps (hydrolysis, purification, crystallization, drying). Extreme weather affecting major grain belts and/or energy price shocks can quickly raise costs and disrupt supply planning for food and supplement manufacturers.Qualify multiple suppliers across regions, maintain safety stocks for critical formulations, and use forward purchasing/hedging strategies for key inputs where feasible.
Trade Policy MediumCross-border supply of crystalline glucose/dextrose and glucose syrups (often captured under HS 170230) can be affected by tariff changes, trade remedies, and shifting customs enforcement, which may alter landed costs and availability for importing markets.Monitor trade policy for key routes and maintain alternative origins (regional sourcing options) to reduce single-route exposure.
Quality and Specification Compliance MediumBuyers commonly reference Codex sugar definitions and/or national standards for identity and purity; misalignment between monohydrate vs anhydrous specifications, moisture/solids targets, or residue limits (e.g., sulfated ash, SO2 where applicable) can lead to rejections or rework.Define acceptance specs by application (food/supplement/pharma), require lot-level COAs, and audit suppliers against Codex and relevant national requirements.
Moisture and Caking LowAs a crystalline powder, dextrose can absorb moisture and cake during storage and transit, reducing flowability and dosing accuracy in supplement premixes and dry blending operations.Use moisture-barrier packaging, control warehouse humidity, and validate handling aids (sieving, anti-caking strategies where permitted) for sensitive applications.
Sustainability
  • Upstream agricultural footprint of starch feedstocks (e.g., fertilizer and water impacts in maize/corn and other starch crops).
  • Buyer requirements for non-GMO/identity-preserved sourcing in some markets when dextrose is derived from maize/corn.
  • Energy use and associated emissions from wet-milling, refining, and drying operations.
Labor & Social
  • Occupational health and safety in wet-milling/refining and powder-handling operations (chemical handling and combustible dust management).

FAQ

What is the difference between dextrose monohydrate and dextrose anhydrous in trade specifications?Codex (CXS 212-1999) defines dextrose anhydrous as purified, crystallized D-glucose without water of crystallization (with total solids not less than 98.0% and D-glucose not less than 99.5% on a dry basis). It defines dextrose monohydrate as purified, crystallized D-glucose containing one molecule of water of crystallization (with total solids not less than 90.0% and D-glucose not less than 99.5% on a dry basis).
Which countries are major global exporters and importers for the closely related HS 170230 trade category?Using UN Comtrade data via the World Bank WITS platform for HS 170230 in 2023, major exporters include France, China, the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands. Major importers include Germany, Mexico, the United States, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
What purity and residue limits are commonly referenced for food-grade dextrose monohydrate?The Codex Standard for Sugars (CXS 212-1999) specifies dextrose monohydrate as purified and crystallized D-glucose with D-glucose not less than 99.5% on a dry basis and total solids not less than 90.0%. In the United States, 21 CFR 168.111 for dextrose monohydrate includes limits such as sulfated ash not more than 0.25% (dry basis) and sulfur dioxide not more than 20 mg/kg, alongside solids and dextrose-equivalent requirements.

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