Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816)
Gluconic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291816) has 2,503 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters is JUNGBUNZLAUER INC, with 476 shipments, followed by MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION SY and STAUBER INGREDIENTS FOR INNOVATION. The leading supplier is JUNGBUNZLAUER SA, with 1,147 shipments, followed by ZHEJIANG RUIBANG LABORATORIES and JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GMBH. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and CHINA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has held steady 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 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 308 shipments, followed by JUNGBUNZLAUER SA → MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION SY (133) and JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GMBH → JUNGBUNZLAUER INC (101).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JUNGBUNZLAUER INC | 476 |
| MIDWEST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION SY | 133 |
| STAUBER INGREDIENTS FOR INNOVATION | 101 |
| VALUDOR PRODUCTS LLC | 96 |
| GCP APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES INC | 86 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JUNGBUNZLAUER SA | 1,147 |
| ZHEJIANG RUIBANG LABORATORIES | 206 |
| JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GMBH | 121 |
| INFINIUM POLYCHEM TAJPUR CHANGODAR CANAL | 116 |
| ROQUETTE ITALIA SPA | 105 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 1,108 |
| CHINA | 511 |
| INDIA | 196 |
| NETHERLANDS | 170 |
| ITALY | 115 |
| SPAIN | 103 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 86 |
| TURKEY | 36 |
| GERMANY | 24 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 24 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 452 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 448 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 376 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 220 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 219 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 183 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 138 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 127 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 102 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 72 |
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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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, STAUBER INGREDIENTS FOR INNOVATION, VALUDOR PRODUCTS LLC, and GCP APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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 476 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, INFINIUM POLYCHEM TAJPUR CHANGODAR CANAL, and ROQUETTE ITALIA SPA.
How many U.S. shipments of Gluconic acid, its salts and esters are there?
ImportDoor has 2,503 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291816, spanning May 2019 to Jul 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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