291811Lactic acid, its salts and esters Ⓘ
乳酸並びにその塩及びエステル Ⓘ
HS code 291811 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Lactic acid, its salts and esters Ⓘ”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 291811 (Lactic acid, its salts and esters Ⓘ) totaled ¥429M (YoY -5.1%), with a volume of 1,471,684 KG at about ¥291/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (36.4%), Thailand (29.3%), Netherlands (25.9%). Exports totaled ¥99M (YoY +1.7%), with a volume of 159,319 KG at about ¥622/KG. The top export destinations are Taiwan (40.7%), United States of America (22.9%), Republic of Korea (11.3%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan | ¥692M | 40.7% | 1,002,664 KG | ¥690/KG |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥389M | 22.9% | 431,212 KG | ¥902/KG |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥192M | 11.3% | 309,442 KG | ¥619/KG |
| 4 | People's Republic of China | ¥122M | 7.2% | 174,487 KG | ¥698/KG |
| 5 | Malaysia | ¥118M | 6.9% | 250,010 KG | ¥473/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥2B | 36.4% | 9,241,846 KG | ¥242/KG |
| 2 | Thailand | ¥2B | 29.3% | 9,050,045 KG | ¥199/KG |
| 3 | Netherlands | ¥2B | 25.9% | 3,811,980 KG | ¥418/KG |
| 4 | Belgium | ¥174M | 2.8% | 680,265 KG | ¥255/KG |
| 5 | Spain | ¥142M | 2.3% | 253,220 KG | ¥559/KG |
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