Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Hydrochloric acid market coverage spans 21 countries.
- 77 exporter companies and 46 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 134 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hydrochloric acid
Analyze 134 supplier-linked transactions across the top 13 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Hydrochloric acid.
Hydrochloric acid Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Hydrochloric acid to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Hydrochloric acid: India (+122.9%), South Korea (-72.6%), Vietnam (+69.2%).
Hydrochloric acid Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Hydrochloric acid country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Hydrochloric acid transaction unit prices: South Korea (16.50 USD / kg), Vietnam (11.03 USD / kg), Japan (9.34 USD / kg), China (8.19 USD / kg), Germany (4.23 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | +69.2% | 61 | 4.62 USD / kg (4,760 kg) | 3.79 USD / kg (5,760 kg) | 9.57 USD / kg (2,678 kg) | 19.82 USD / kg (830 kg) | 6.91 USD / kg (8,904 kg) | 11.03 USD / kg (12,076 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | -12.0% | 8 | 7.12 USD / kg (60 kg) | 7.48 USD / kg (200 kg) | 7.45 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | 1.36 USD / kg (2,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | -72.6% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.44 USD / kg (182 kg) | - (-) | 5.54 USD / kg (104 kg) | 16.50 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | ||||||
| United States | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 20.07 USD / kg (83 kg) | - (-) | 8.22 USD / kg (16,440 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -51.3% | 29 | 0.99 USD / kg (600 kg) | 9.06 USD / kg (1,907 kg) | 0.92 USD / kg (1,720 kg) | 8.32 USD / kg (3,005 kg) | 15.28 USD / kg (4,226 kg) | 8.19 USD / kg (5,925 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -13.6% | 13 | 13.34 USD / kg (1 kg) | 23.49 USD / kg (1,861 kg) | 15.48 USD / kg (13,350 kg) | - (-) | 8.62 USD / kg (4,037 kg) | 4.23 USD / kg (6,048 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.34 USD / kg (1,440 kg) | ||||||
| Ireland | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.55 USD / kg (1,320 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 4 | - (-) | 2.37 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.68 USD / kg (2,480 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +122.9% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.00 USD / kg (10 kg) | - (-) |
Hydrochloric acid Global Supply Chain Coverage
123 companies
77 exporters and 46 importers are mapped for Hydrochloric acid.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Hydrochloric acid, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Hydrochloric acid Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
77 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Hydrochloric acid. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Hydrochloric acid Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 77 total exporter companies in the Hydrochloric acid supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Hydrochloric acid, Ethyl Alcohol, Tripotassium Citrate +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Hydrochloric acid Global Exporter Coverage
77 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Hydrochloric acid supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Hydrochloric acid Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
46 importer companies are mapped for Hydrochloric acid demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Hydrochloric acid Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: United States
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
46 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Hydrochloric acid.
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormLiquid (aqueous solution)
Industry PositionFood Additive / Processing Aid (Acidity Regulator)
Market
Hydrochloric acid is a globally used inorganic acid that appears in food additive frameworks as an acidity regulator/pH control agent (Codex INS 507; EU E 507) and is also listed as GRAS for specified uses in the United States. International trade exists but tends to be shaped by hazardous-goods handling requirements and the economics of transporting a corrosive, high-water-content bulk chemical. UN Comtrade HS 280610 trade data (via WITS) shows notable exporter and importer roles for industrial economies, with strong participation from Europe and North America. Demand is primarily derived from downstream industrial processing and food manufacturing needs for controlled acidification and neutralization.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- GermanyTop exporter in UN Comtrade HS 280610 (WITS, 2023) — proxy indicator of significant industrial production and surplus.
- CanadaTop exporter in UN Comtrade HS 280610 (WITS, 2023) — proxy indicator of significant industrial production and surplus.
- JapanTop exporter in UN Comtrade HS 280610 (WITS, 2023) — proxy indicator of significant industrial production and surplus.
- SpainTop exporter in UN Comtrade HS 280610 (WITS, 2023) — proxy indicator of significant industrial production and surplus.
- United StatesTop exporter in UN Comtrade HS 280610 (WITS, 2023) — proxy indicator of significant industrial production and surplus.
Major Exporting Countries
- GermanyTop exporter by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- CanadaTop exporter by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- JapanTop exporter by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- SpainTop exporter by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- United StatesTop exporter by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesTop importer by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- GermanyTop importer by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- FranceTop importer by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- BelgiumTop importer by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
- NetherlandsTop importer by trade value for HS 280610 in 2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS).
Supply Calendar
- Germany:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecContinuous industrial production; supply tightness is more associated with plant outages/maintenance and logistics constraints than seasonality.
- United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecContinuous industrial production; cross-border trade with neighboring markets is visible in UN Comtrade flows.
- Japan:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecContinuous industrial production; traded under HS 280610 in UN Comtrade.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Aqueous hydrochloric acid is typically a clear, colorless to slightly yellow, strongly corrosive liquid; hydrogen chloride can form dense white fumes in moist air.
- Chemical identity anchored by CAS 7647-01-0 (hydrogen chloride/hydrochloric acid).
Compositional Metrics
- Commercial specifications commonly control assay/concentration (as HCl) and impurity limits (e.g., heavy metals and oxidizing/chlorinating impurities), with food-additive specifications referenced via JECFA for INS 507.
- Traceability typically relies on certificate of analysis aligned to the buyer’s required grade (e.g., food additive grade vs. technical grade).
Grades
- Codex INS 507 (hydrochloric acid) listed as a food additive (functional class: acidity regulator).
- EU food additive E 507 (hydrochloric acid) subject to EU authorization and purity criteria framework; safety re-evaluated by EFSA.
- U.S. GRAS listing (21 CFR 182.1057) for use as a buffer and neutralizing agent consistent with good manufacturing practice.
Packaging
- Bulk distribution commonly uses corrosion-resistant bulk tanks (road/rail) and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) suited for corrosives; smaller lots may use corrosion-resistant drums.
- International transport controls commonly reference UN dangerous goods identification for hydrochloric acid (UN 1789).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Industrial manufacture (hydrogen chloride generation and absorption into water) -> bulk storage in corrosion-resistant systems -> dangerous-goods compliant transport -> downstream dilution/handling -> food manufacturing use as acidity regulator/pH control or neutralizing/buffering agent.
Demand Drivers
- Codex-recognized use as an acidity regulator (INS 507) supporting pH control in relevant food categories under Codex GSFA conditions.
- U.S. GRAS-recognized use as a buffer and neutralizing agent under good manufacturing practice (21 CFR 182.1057).
Temperature
- Product integrity depends more on container/material compatibility, venting/fume control, and moisture management than on tight temperature setpoints.
- Cold-chain is generally not a requirement; handling focuses on corrosion control and worker exposure prevention.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is typically governed by concentration stability and container integrity (e.g., preventing leaks, corrosion, and fuming) rather than biological spoilage.
Risks
Logistics and Dangerous Goods Compliance HighHydrochloric acid is a regulated corrosive dangerous good (e.g., shipped as UN 1789 in many systems). Accidents, carrier restrictions, port/terminal constraints, or regulatory enforcement can disrupt cross-border supply quickly, especially where buyers rely on just-in-time bulk deliveries.Use qualified hazardous-goods carriers and approved packaging/materials; maintain dual sourcing and regional buffer stocks; verify emergency response readiness across the route.
Food Safety and Purity Assurance MediumFood-use supply requires grade-appropriate purity and documentation (e.g., Codex/JECFA-linked specifications for INS 507). Substitution or commingling with non-food/technical grades can create compliance and contamination risks.Lock specifications to a recognized reference (e.g., JECFA monograph for INS 507) and require batch CoAs, supplier audits, and segregation controls.
Industrial Supply Chain and Plant Outages MediumSupply availability can be sensitive to upstream industrial operating rates and facility outages because hydrochloric acid production is tied to industrial chemical processes; regional capacity constraints can raise price volatility and reduce spot availability.Diversify suppliers across regions; secure contract volumes; monitor producer turnaround calendars and upstream chlorine-related operating conditions where available.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPermitted uses and conditions differ across jurisdictions and frameworks (Codex, EU, U.S.). Misalignment between additive approval status, labeling expectations, and intended technical function can create border or recall risk.Maintain a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction regulatory matrix (Codex INS 507, EU E 507, U.S. 21 CFR listings) and validate intended uses with local regulatory counsel.
Sustainability
- Air emissions and acid mist control at production facilities are material compliance themes (e.g., standards regulating HCl and chlorine emissions).
- Spill prevention and wastewater neutralization are recurring environmental management issues due to corrosivity and potential for localized ecosystem harm.
Labor & Social
- Worker safety risk is elevated due to corrosive burns and inhalation exposure potential; safe-use training, PPE, and emergency response capability are central.
- Transport and warehouse handling require hazardous materials competence and regulatory compliance to reduce incident risk.
FAQ
Is hydrochloric acid permitted for use in food as an additive?Yes in major regulatory frameworks: Codex GSFA lists hydrochloric acid as a food additive (INS 507) with the functional class “acidity regulator,” the EU identifies it as E 507 and has published an EFSA re-evaluation, and the U.S. lists hydrochloric acid as GRAS for use as a buffer and neutralizing agent under good manufacturing practice (21 CFR 182.1057).
What identifiers are commonly used to specify hydrochloric acid in food-additive trade?Common identifiers include Codex INS 507, EU E 507, and the chemical registry anchor CAS 7647-01-0 (hydrogen chloride/hydrochloric acid).
Which countries show up as major exporters and importers in recent global trade statistics for hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)?UN Comtrade HS 280610 data as presented via the World Bank WITS tool for 2023 lists Germany, Canada, Japan, Spain, and the United States among top exporters, and the United States, Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands among top importers.
Sources
Hydrochloric acid Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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