Parent Product
Mannitol
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Granular Mannitol market coverage spans 2 countries.
- 0 exporter companies and 1 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 4 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Granular Mannitol
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Granular Mannitol Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Granular Mannitol Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-07, countries with visible Granular Mannitol transaction unit prices: India (13.12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | - | 4 | - (-) | 13.12 USD / kg (1,200 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Granular Mannitol Global Supply Chain Coverage
1 companies
0 exporters and 1 importers are mapped for Granular Mannitol.
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Granular Mannitol Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
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Granular Mannitol Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh
Global Importer Coverage
1 companies
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormGranular crystalline powder
Industry PositionFood additive and pharmaceutical excipient (polyol)
Market
Granular mannitol is a globally traded polyol used as a food additive (INS 421 / E 421) and as a pharmaceutical excipient, with demand tied to sugar-free confectionery and solid oral dosage manufacturing. UN Comtrade (via World Bank WITS) trade statistics for HS 290543 indicate exports led by France and China, with additional significant export capacity in the United States and multiple EU member states. Major import demand centers include India, the United States, Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands, reflecting both food manufacturing and pharmaceutical supply chains. Market dynamics are shaped by specification-driven purchasing (food additive vs. multi-compendial/pharma grades), logistics reliability for bulk powders, and quality-system compliance for high-purity applications.
Major Producing Countries
- FranceLarge industrial production footprint inferred from being the top exporter by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 (HS 290543).
- ChinaMajor global exporter by quantity in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 (HS 290543), indicating substantial manufacturing capacity.
- United StatesNotable exporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 (HS 290543); also a major import market, reflecting domestic consumption and downstream manufacturing.
- ItalySignificant exporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 (HS 290543), consistent with EU polyol/excipient manufacturing presence.
- NetherlandsMaterial exporter and major import gateway in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 (HS 290543), consistent with regional distribution roles.
Major Exporting Countries
- FranceTop exporter by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543 (Mannitol).
- ChinaTop-tier exporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543, leading by quantity among the listed top exporters.
- United StatesTop-tier exporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- ItalyTop-tier exporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- NetherlandsNotable exporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- CzechiaNotable exporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- IndiaExporter in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543, though also the top importer by value.
Major Importing Countries
- IndiaTop importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543 (Mannitol).
- United StatesTop importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- JapanTop importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- GermanyTop importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- NetherlandsTop importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543; also a notable exporter, consistent with distribution/re-export activity.
- MexicoSignificant importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2024 for HS 290543.
- United KingdomSignificant importer by value in UN Comtrade/WITS 2023 for HS 290543 (latest readily available in sourced extracts).
Supply Calendar
- France:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndustrial chemical production; supply is generally year-round with potential sensitivity to plant maintenance and energy costs.
- China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndustrial chemical production; supply is generally year-round with potential sensitivity to policy, logistics, and utility disruptions.
- United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndustrial chemical production; supply is generally year-round.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White, odourless/crystalline powder (JECFA specification description).
- Granular and directly compressible grades are marketed for applications such as tablets, granules, and pellets (example: granular/direct compression product grades).
Compositional Metrics
- JECFA specification: assay not less than 96.0% and not more than 102.0% on the dried basis.
- JECFA specification includes purity-related limits and identity tests relevant for international food additive trade (e.g., loss on drying, specific rotation, pH, ash, chlorides/sulfates, nickel, reducing sugars, lead).
- Pharmacopeial-grade mannitol is standardized via harmonized excipient monographs (e.g., USP harmonization posting for Mannitol excipient).
Grades
- Codex/GSFA food additive: Mannitol (INS 421) with provisions by food category (often GMP or specified limits).
- EU food additive: E 421 (Mannitol) listed under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
- Pharmaceutical excipient grades marketed for direct compression and other solid dosage processing (granulated or spray-dried grades).
ProcessingCommercial production is commonly based on catalytic hydrogenation of glucose/fructose-containing sugar solutions; fermentation routes are also recognized in regulation and technical literature.Functional performance is particle-engineered in some grades (e.g., granulated or spray-dried) to improve flow/compressibility for direct compression tableting.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sugar feedstock (glucose/fructose/sucrose or related sugar alcohols) → reduction/hydrogenation or fermentation → purification → crystallization → drying → milling/sieving (granular control) → bulk packaging → distribution to food manufacturers and pharma/nutraceutical excipient users.
Demand Drivers
- Sugar-free and reduced-sugar confectionery and chewing gum formulations where mannitol is used as a sweetener/bulking agent and processing aid under food additive frameworks.
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solid oral dose manufacturing demand for direct-compression and granular excipient grades.
Temperature
- Typically handled as a dry bulk powder; moisture control and dry storage are important to maintain flowability and prevent caking in distribution.
Risks
Quality And Compliance HighSpecification-driven demand (food additive vs. multi-compendial/pharmacopeial grades) makes mannitol supply vulnerable to batch rejections and sudden shortfalls when impurities or contaminants exceed limits (e.g., metals such as nickel and other purity parameters covered by JECFA specifications) or when excipient quality-system expectations tighten for sensitive drug applications.Use qualified multi-source supplier strategies; require JECFA/GSFA alignment for food use and pharmacopeial-grade documentation where applicable; implement incoming QC testing focused on key impurity/metal markers and lot traceability.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPermitted uses and labeling expectations vary by jurisdiction; for example, U.S. regulation specifies both permitted food uses and a laxative-effect warning statement tied to daily ingestion thresholds, creating compliance risk for cross-border finished goods containing mannitol.Maintain jurisdiction-specific regulatory mapping (Codex, EU additive rules, and key national frameworks) and validate finished-product labeling thresholds and use levels per destination market.
Trade Concentration MediumTrade data for HS 290543 indicate export supply is concentrated among a limited set of exporting countries (notably France, China, and the United States), while major import demand clusters in India, the United States, Japan, and key EU hubs; disruptions affecting one of these export centers can quickly tighten availability for import-reliant markets.Monitor UN Comtrade/WITS trade flows for emerging shifts; hold safety stocks for high-service channels; qualify alternative origins and routes, especially for high-spec grades.
Process Safety LowHydrogenation-based manufacturing involves high-pressure hydrogen handling and catalysts, creating operational risk that can translate into supply interruptions in the event of plant incidents or extended maintenance.Assess supplier operational resilience (process safety programs, maintenance planning) and diversify across independent manufacturing sites where possible.
Sustainability
- Energy intensity and purification complexity in common catalytic hydrogenation-based production pathways can raise cost volatility and emissions-management scrutiny for producers and buyers (especially for high-purity grades).
- Dependence on carbohydrate feedstocks (sugar streams) links mannitol cost and availability indirectly to agricultural and industrial sugar markets.
FAQ
What is granular mannitol classified as in global food additive systems?In Codex GSFA, mannitol is listed as INS 421, with functional classes such as sweetener, bulking agent, humectant, stabilizer, thickener, and anticaking agent. In the EU additive system it is listed as E 421 (mannitol).
Which countries are the largest exporters and importers of mannitol in recent UN Comtrade statistics?For HS 290543 (mannitol), World Bank WITS (sourced from UN Comtrade) lists France and China among the top exporters in 2024, along with the United States and Italy. The top importers in 2024 include India, the United States, Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands.
How is mannitol commonly manufactured for commercial supply?U.S. regulation recognizes production via electrolytic reduction or catalytic hydrogenation of glucose/fructose sugar solutions, and via fermentation routes (including use of the yeast Zygosaccharomyces rouxii or specified bacterial cultures).
What are the key quality parameters that typically matter in mannitol trade and procurement?International specifications such as JECFA include identity and purity controls (including assay on a dried basis, loss on drying, and impurity limits that can include metals like nickel and reducing sugars). Buyers selecting higher-spec material may also require alignment with pharmacopeial excipient monographs.
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