HS Code
382499
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Magnesium hydroxide market coverage spans 17 countries.
- 20 exporter companies and 20 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 32 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 12 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Magnesium hydroxide
Analyze 32 supplier-linked transactions across the top 12 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Magnesium hydroxide.
Magnesium hydroxide Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Magnesium hydroxide to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Magnesium hydroxide: China (+30.4%), United States (-26.9%), Taiwan (+21.9%).
Magnesium hydroxide Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Magnesium hydroxide transaction unit prices: Japan (175.14 USD / kg), South Korea (20.09 USD / kg), France (13.59 USD / kg), Austria (4.02 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | - | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.84 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | +30.4% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.61 USD / kg (12,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sierra Leone | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -10.0% | 7 | 176.20 USD / kg (10 kg) | 89.69 USD / kg (40,068 kg) | 174.76 USD / kg (10 kg) | 174.96 USD / kg (10 kg) | - (-) | 175.14 USD / kg (10 kg) | ||||||
| Austria | +15.6% | 6 | 4.51 USD / kg (10,000 kg) | - (-) | 4.06 USD / kg (38,720 kg) | - (-) | 4.10 USD / kg (19,360 kg) | 4.02 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| France | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 13.59 USD / kg (10,164 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 20.09 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -26.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.39 USD / kg (18,144 kg) | - (-) | 7.27 USD / kg (19,278 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.68 USD / kg (260,640 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Magnesium hydroxide Global Supply Chain Coverage
40 companies
20 exporters and 20 importers are mapped for Magnesium hydroxide.
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Magnesium hydroxide Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
20 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Magnesium hydroxide. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Magnesium hydroxide Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-15
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Magnesium hydroxide
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Magnesium hydroxide
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Magnesium hydroxide, Calcium carbonate, Ammonium polyphosphate +1
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Supplying Products: Magnesium hydroxide, Fish Meal, Magnesium oxide +5
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Magnesium hydroxide
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Magnesium oxide, Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide Global Exporter Coverage
20 companies
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Magnesium hydroxide Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
20 importer companies are mapped for Magnesium hydroxide demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Magnesium hydroxide Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Russia
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh
Global Importer Coverage
20 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Magnesium hydroxide.
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder (or aqueous suspension/slurry)
Industry PositionInorganic mineral ingredient (dietary supplement/food additive/industrial applications)
Market
Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) is a globally traded inorganic magnesium compound used across dietary supplements and consumer health (e.g., antacid/laxative products), as well as industrial applications such as flame retardancy and smoke suppression. In international trade statistics it is commonly captured under HS 281610 ("hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium"), meaning reported flows may include both magnesium hydroxide and magnesium peroxide. Based on 2024 UN Comtrade-derived WITS rankings for HS 281610, major export activity is concentrated in a handful of economies (notably the Netherlands and Austria, alongside Japan, Israel, the United States, and China), while key import markets include Germany, China, Italy, and the United States. Regulatory positioning spans food additive use (Codex INS 528) and non-food uses, so documentation and grade/purity expectations are a central feature of global trade for supplement- and food-grade material.
Major Producing Countries
- NetherlandsAmong top exporters in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (proxy for large-scale supply/processing capacity).
- AustriaAmong top exporters in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (proxy for large-scale supply/processing capacity).
- JapanAmong top exporters in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS.
- IsraelAmong top exporters in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS.
- ChinaAmong top exporters in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS; also a major importer in 2024, consistent with diverse grades and intra-industry trade.
- United StatesAmong top exporters in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS; USGS notes magnesium hydroxide production from seawater/brines in the United States.
Major Exporting Countries
- NetherlandsTop exporter in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- AustriaTop exporter in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- JapanTop exporter in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- IsraelTop exporter in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- United StatesTop exporter in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- ChinaTop exporter in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyTop importer in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- ChinaTop importer in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived), reflecting intra-industry trade and multiple grades.
- ItalyTop importer in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- United StatesTop importer in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- PortugalAmong leading importers in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
- South KoreaAmong leading importers in 2024 for HS 281610 in WITS (UN Comtrade-derived).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White inorganic solid/powder; naturally occurs as the mineral brucite (Mg(OH)2).
- Very low water solubility; commonly handled as a powder or as an aqueous suspension ("milk of magnesia").
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly define assay/purity as Mg(OH)2 (or Mg content), plus limits for heavy metals and other impurities (particularly for food/supplement grades).
- Physical specifications commonly include particle size distribution/surface area and moisture-related parameters (e.g., loss on drying/loss on ignition), tailored to the end use (supplement vs. industrial filler).
Grades
- Food additive grade aligned to Codex/GSFA and JECFA identity/purity specifications (INS 528).
- Pharmaceutical/consumer-health grade used in antacid/laxative products (grade expectations commonly align to pharmacopeial and/or national requirements).
- Technical/industrial grades used for flame retardancy/smoke suppression and other industrial applications.
ProcessingActs as a weak base/buffering agent; neutralizes acids to form magnesium salts and water (a key functional mechanism in antacid and acidity-regulation uses).Performance in formulations is sensitive to particle size/surface area and dispersion behavior (powder vs. slurry).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Mineral/brine sourcing (seawater, natural brines, or Mg-bearing minerals) -> chemical conversion (commonly precipitation from brines/seawater or processing of mineral sources such as brucite) -> solid-liquid separation and washing -> drying/milling or slurry standardization -> quality testing (identity/purity/impurities) -> packaging and distribution by grade (food/supplement/industrial).
Demand Drivers
- Codex-recognized food additive functionality (INS 528) as an acidity regulator and colour retention agent in specified food categories under GMP.
- Consumer health and supplement demand linked to magnesium hydroxide’s antacid/laxative use (notably in "milk of magnesia"-type preparations).
- Industrial demand for smoke suppression/flame retardant applications where magnesium hydroxide acts as an inorganic additive.
Risks
Supply Concentration HighFor HS 281610 (hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium), 2024 trade rankings show export activity concentrated in a small set of economies (notably the Netherlands and Austria, alongside Japan, Israel, the United States, and China). Disruptions affecting these hubs (plant outages, energy cost spikes, logistics constraints, or policy changes) can tighten global availability quickly, especially for higher-purity grades used in supplements and regulated food applications.Qualify multiple suppliers across regions and pre-approve alternative grades/specs where feasible; maintain dual sourcing and safety stock for regulated applications.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMagnesium hydroxide spans regulatory regimes (food additive INS 528 under Codex/GSFA; consumer health uses; industrial uses). Cross-border shipments can face delays or rejections if identity/purity documentation, contaminant testing, and grade declarations do not align with the destination’s requirements.Use clear grade labeling (food/supplement/technical), provide up-to-date CoA with contaminant panels, and map shipments to Codex/JECFA references where food use is intended.
Quality And Contaminants MediumSupplement- and food-grade magnesium hydroxide must meet strict impurity controls; variability in raw material sources and processing can affect trace metals and other contaminants, creating recall/import-refusal risk and reputational damage.Implement supplier audits and third-party testing (identity, purity, and trace metals) and use lot-level release with change-control for process or feedstock shifts.
Sustainability
- Environmental footprint of upstream feedstocks: magnesium compounds originate from mining of Mg-bearing minerals (e.g., magnesite/brucite) and/or extraction/processing of seawater and natural brines; impacts vary by route and site.
- Energy intensity and emissions exposure where production relies on high-temperature steps upstream (e.g., producing MgO intermediates) and on regional power costs for processing and drying.
FAQ
Which HS code is commonly used to track international trade in magnesium hydroxide?Trade statistics commonly use HS 281610, labeled “hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium.” This code can include magnesium hydroxide and magnesium peroxide, so analysts often validate product scope with descriptions and supporting documentation.
Is magnesium hydroxide recognized in Codex as a food additive, and what is its INS number?Yes. Codex GSFA lists magnesium hydroxide as a food additive with INS number 528, with functional classes including acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and permitted uses governed by good manufacturing practice (GMP) in specified food categories.
Which countries are major exporters and importers for HS 281610 in recent trade rankings?In 2024 WITS (UN Comtrade-derived) rankings for HS 281610, major exporters include the Netherlands, Austria, Japan, Israel, the United States, and China. Major importing countries include Germany, China, Italy, and the United States.
Magnesium hydroxide Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
South Korea
United States
Japan
Germany
India
Spain
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
Philippines
United Arab Emirates
Austria
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