Lactic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291811)
Lactic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291811) has 3,772 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Lactic acid, its salts and esters is JUNGBUNZLAUER INC, with 381 shipments, followed by HALL S WAREHOUSE CORP and GALACTIC INC. The leading supplier is JUNGBUNZLAUER SA, with 1,385 shipments, followed by ORNUA CO OPERATIVE LTD and GALACTIC SA. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and NETHERLANDS, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Lactic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291811), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is JUNGBUNZLAUER SA → JUNGBUNZLAUER INC with 286 shipments, followed by GALACTIC SA → GALACTIC INC (246) and JUNGBUNZLAUER SA → MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION (238).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JUNGBUNZLAUER INC | 381 |
| HALL S WAREHOUSE CORP | 338 |
| GALACTIC INC | 295 |
| MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION | 238 |
| PURAC AMERICA INC | 236 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JUNGBUNZLAUER SA | 1,385 |
| ORNUA CO OPERATIVE LTD | 434 |
| GALACTIC SA | 331 |
| HENAN JINDAN LACTIC ACID TECHNOLOGY | 218 |
| PURAC BIOCHEM B V | 200 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 1,645 |
| NETHERLANDS | 464 |
| IRELAND | 436 |
| CHINA | 374 |
| SPAIN | 266 |
| THAILAND | 111 |
| JAPAN | 92 |
| GERMANY | 63 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 62 |
| INDIA | 55 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 823 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 664 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 453 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 358 |
| MIAMI, FL | 220 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 206 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 198 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 190 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 171 |
| CHESTER, PA | 108 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291811 — Lactic 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Lactic acid, its salts and esters
Who imports Lactic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291811)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Lactic acid, its salts and esters include JUNGBUNZLAUER INC, HALL S WAREHOUSE CORP, GALACTIC INC, MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION, and PURAC AMERICA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Lactic acid, its salts and esters?
JUNGBUNZLAUER INC is the largest U.S. importer of Lactic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291811), with 381 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Lactic acid, its salts and esters?
Leading suppliers shipping Lactic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291811) to the U.S. include JUNGBUNZLAUER SA, ORNUA CO OPERATIVE LTD, GALACTIC SA, HENAN JINDAN LACTIC ACID TECHNOLOGY, and PURAC BIOCHEM B V.
How many U.S. shipments of Lactic acid, its salts and esters are there?
ImportDoor has 3,772 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291811, spanning May 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Lactic acid, its salts and esters imported from?
Lactic acid, its salts and esters is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS, and IRELAND.
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