Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Ethyl maltol market coverage spans 11 countries.
- 17 exporter companies and 19 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 35 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Ethyl maltol
Analyze 35 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Ethyl maltol.
Ethyl maltol Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Ethyl maltol: China (+81.3%), Mexico (-51.7%), Philippines (-5.4%).
Ethyl maltol Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Ethyl maltol transaction unit prices: Singapore (14.51 USD / kg), China (6.31 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | - | 15 | 46.06 USD / kg (550 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 12.65 USD / kg (-) | 28.75 USD / kg (1,398 kg) | 14.51 USD / kg (330 kg) | ||||||
| China | +81.3% | 7 | 10.10 USD / kg (300 kg) | 12.00 USD / kg (16,500 kg) | - (-) | 9.03 USD / kg (2,000 kg) | - (-) | 6.31 USD / kg (1,001 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.82 USD / kg (928 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Philippines | -5.4% | 5 | 36.04 USD / kg (41.87 kg) | - (-) | 24.08 USD / kg (10.47 kg) | 16.93 USD / kg (20.94 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -51.7% | 4 | - (-) | 10.23 USD / kg (250 kg) | - (-) | 9.95 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Poland | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 27.00 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.30 USD / kg (0.1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Ethyl maltol Global Supply Chain Coverage
36 companies
17 exporters and 19 importers are mapped for Ethyl maltol.
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Ethyl maltol Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
17 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Ethyl maltol. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Ethyl maltol Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 17 total exporter companies in the Ethyl maltol supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Chile
Supplying Products: Ethyl maltol
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Ethyl maltol
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Ethyl maltol
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Ethyl maltol
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India, United States, Mexico, Colombia
Supplying Products: Cassia, Ethyl maltol, Succinic acid +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Skimmed Milk Preparation, Ethyl maltol, Biotin Supplement +4
Ethyl maltol Global Exporter Coverage
17 companies
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Ethyl maltol Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
19 importer companies are mapped for Ethyl maltol demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Ethyl maltol Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Bolivia
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
19 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Ethyl maltol.
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormCrystalline powder
Industry PositionFood Additive (Flavour enhancer / flavouring agent)
Market
Ethyl maltol (INS 637) is a globally traded synthetic flavour enhancer and flavouring agent used to boost sweet, caramel/cotton-candy and fruit-like flavour notes in formulated foods. International commercialization is anchored by Codex/FAO GSFA use provisions by food category and by FAO/WHO JECFA identity-and-purity specifications (e.g., assay minimum on an anhydrous basis) and safety evaluation (ADI maintained by JECFA). Because it is a regulated food additive rather than an agricultural crop, market access is primarily driven by jurisdiction-specific authorizations, permitted food categories, and compliance with specification and impurity limits. Trade flows are typically embedded within broader flavouring and fine-chemical supply chains (ingredient producers → flavour houses → food and beverage manufacturers) rather than tracked as a distinct agricultural commodity.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaCommercial food-additive manufacturing includes ethyl maltol suppliers; China-based producers market ethyl maltol for export alongside global flavour and fragrance supply chains.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White, crystalline powder with a sweet, fruit-like aroma (JECFA specification)
- Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol and in propylene glycol (JECFA specification)
- Melting range: 89–93 °C (JECFA specification)
Compositional Metrics
- Assay: not less than 99.0% (anhydrous basis) (FAO JECFA Monographs)
- Water: not more than 0.5% (Karl Fischer) (FAO JECFA Monographs)
- Sulfated ash: not more than 0.2% (FAO JECFA Monographs)
- Lead: not more than 1 mg/kg (FAO JECFA Monographs)
Grades
- Food additive grade aligned to FAO/WHO JECFA specifications (INS 637; JECFA No. 1481)
- Often sold as food-grade flavouring substance for use under applicable GMP/maximum-level provisions (Codex GSFA)
Packaging
- Bulk packaging commonly marketed as sealed, food-safe polyethylene inner liners within drums for international shipment (example commercial format: 25 kg drum)
ProcessingObtained by chemical synthesis (JECFA specification)Used at GMP or specified maximum levels depending on food category under Codex GSFA provisions (INS 637)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Chemical synthesis (ethyl maltol) -> purification/crystallization -> drying -> quality control against JECFA identity/purity limits -> sealed bulk packaging -> distribution to flavour manufacturers/blenders -> incorporation into finished foods (confectionery, dairy desserts, edible ices, chewing gum, flavoured milk drinks) under applicable regulatory limits
Demand Drivers
- Formulation demand for sweet/caramel/cotton-candy and fruit-like flavour enhancement in confectionery and chewing gum categories permitted under Codex GSFA
- Use as a flavour enhancer in dairy-based desserts and edible ices under Codex GSFA provisions
- Use as a synthetic flavouring substance in markets where it is listed/allowed for flavour use (e.g., United States synthetic flavouring substances list includes ethyl maltol)
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighEthyl maltol is a regulated flavour enhancer/flavouring substance; market access depends on jurisdiction-specific authorization and permitted use levels by food category. Changes in food additive rules, or non-compliance with Codex/JECFA-aligned specifications and impurity limits, can cause shipment rejections, reformulation needs, or delistings across key import markets.Verify target-market authorizations and category limits (e.g., Codex GSFA where applicable), maintain JECFA/FEMA-aligned documentation (INS/CAS, CoA), and implement change-control for regulatory updates across destination markets.
Food Safety MediumIdentity/purity and contaminant compliance is critical; JECFA specifications set minimum assay (anhydrous basis) and limits for water, sulfated ash, and lead. Off-spec batches or contamination events can trigger recalls or border rejections in regulated markets.Qualify suppliers to JECFA specifications, test each lot for key limits (including heavy metals such as lead), and align analytical methods with recognized compendial approaches referenced by JECFA specifications.
Quality Degradation LowMoisture uptake during storage or transit can push product out of water-spec limits and cause caking or handling issues, reducing usability in downstream blending and dosing.Use moisture-barrier inner liners, keep containers tightly closed, and store/ship in cool, dry conditions with humidity control where feasible.
FAQ
What is ethyl maltol’s Codex INS number and what is it used for?Ethyl maltol’s Codex INS number is 637, and Codex GSFA lists it as a flavour enhancer. It is used at GMP or specified maximum levels (by food category) to enhance sweet, caramel/cotton-candy and fruit-like flavour notes in products such as confectionery, chewing gum, dairy-based desserts, and edible ices (Codex GSFA; FAO/WHO).
What are the key JECFA specification requirements buyers often reference for food-grade ethyl maltol?FAO/WHO JECFA specifications describe ethyl maltol as a white crystalline powder and set identity/purity benchmarks including an assay minimum (anhydrous basis) and limits for water, sulfated ash, and lead. These specification limits are commonly used for supplier qualification and import compliance checks (FAO JECFA Monographs; WHO JECFA database).
What is the JECFA safety position on ethyl maltol (ADI)?WHO’s JECFA database reports an ADI of 0–2 mg/kg body weight (originally established in 1974 and maintained in later evaluations). This is a safety benchmark used by regulators and industry when assessing acceptable uses and exposures (WHO JECFA database).
Is ethyl maltol recognized in U.S. regulations for use as a flavoring substance?Yes. The U.S. list of synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants in 21 CFR 172.515 includes “Ethyl maltol; 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one,” supporting its regulatory status as a permitted synthetic flavoring substance when used in accordance with the regulation (Cornell LII e-CFR).
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Ethyl maltol Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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