Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816)
Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816) has 2,888 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters is JUNGBUNZLAUER INC, with 562 shipments, followed by MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION SY and GEORGE UHE CO. The leading supplier is JUNGBUNZLAUER SA, with 1,294 shipments, followed by ZHEJIANG RUIBANG LABORATORIES and JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GMBH. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and CHINA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/291816-gluconic-acid-its-salts-and-esters
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is JUNGBUNZLAUER SA → JUNGBUNZLAUER INC with 346 shipments, followed by JUNGBUNZLAUER SA → MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION SY (160) and JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GMBH → JUNGBUNZLAUER INC (131).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JUNGBUNZLAUER INC | 562 |
| MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION SY | 160 |
| GEORGE UHE CO | 117 |
| STAUBER INGREDIENTS FOR INNOVATION | 115 |
| ROQUETTE AMERICA | 103 |
| VALUDOR PRODUCTS LLC | 100 |
| GCP APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES INC | 95 |
| MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION | 93 |
| DSV SOLUTIONS LLC | 92 |
| INTERNATIONAL VITAMIN CORP | 71 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JUNGBUNZLAUER SA | 1,294 |
| ZHEJIANG RUIBANG LABORATORIES | 232 |
| JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GMBH | 156 |
| MEDICHEM SA | 128 |
| INFINIUM POLYCHEM TAJPUR CHANGODAR CANAL | 122 |
| ROQUETTE ITALIA SPA | 119 |
| SHANDONG FUYANG BIO TECH CO LTD | 106 |
| JUNGBUNZLAUER FRANCE | 58 |
| JUNGBUNZLAUER S A | 47 |
| INFINIUM POLYCHEM | 32 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 1,247 |
| CHINA | 580 |
| INDIA | 214 |
| NETHERLANDS | 211 |
| SPAIN | 146 |
| ITALY | 136 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 109 |
| TURKEY | 39 |
| N/A | 27 |
| GERMANY | 26 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 555 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 509 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 424 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 249 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 248 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 213 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 151 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 139 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 119 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 79 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291816 — Gluconic acid, its salts and esters. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 2918
Other six-digit codes in HS 2918: Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Gluconic acid, its salts and esters
Who imports Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters include JUNGBUNZLAUER INC, MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION SY, GEORGE UHE CO, STAUBER INGREDIENTS FOR INNOVATION, and ROQUETTE AMERICA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters?
JUNGBUNZLAUER INC is the largest U.S. importer of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816), with 562 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters?
Leading suppliers shipping Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816) to the U.S. include JUNGBUNZLAUER SA, ZHEJIANG RUIBANG LABORATORIES, JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GMBH, MEDICHEM SA, and INFINIUM POLYCHEM TAJPUR CHANGODAR CANAL.
How many U.S. shipments of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters are there?
ImportDoor has 2,888 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291816, spanning May 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Gluconic acid, its salts and esters imported from?
Gluconic acid, its salts and esters is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, CHINA, and INDIA.
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