Glutamic acid and its salts (HS 292242)
Glutamic acid and its salts (HS 292242) has 3,444 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Glutamic acid and its salts is DEKO INTERNATIONAL CO LTD, with 980 shipments, followed by DAESANG AMERICA INC and VEWEI INTERNATIONAL COMPANY. The leading supplier is VEDAN VIETNAM ENTERPRISE CORP LTD, with 745 shipments, followed by AJINORIKI MSG MALAYSIA SDN BHD and SUN DISC CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from VIET NAM and CHINA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 Glutamic acid and its salts (HS 292242), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VEDAN VIETNAM ENTERPRISE CORP LTD → DEKO INTERNATIONAL CO LTD with 617 shipments, followed by DAESANG CORP → DAESANG AMERICA INC (137) and AJINORIKI MSG MALAYSIA SDN BHD → VEWEI INTERNATIONAL COMPANY (136).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DEKO INTERNATIONAL CO LTD | 980 |
| DAESANG AMERICA INC | 236 |
| VEWEI INTERNATIONAL COMPANY | 152 |
| HANDYLEE ENTERPRISE USA CORP | 93 |
| MITSUBISHI INTERNATIONAL FOOD INGREDIENTS INC | 83 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VEDAN VIETNAM ENTERPRISE CORP LTD | 745 |
| AJINORIKI MSG MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 486 |
| SUN DISC CO LTD | 179 |
| DAESANG CORP | 166 |
| VEDAN VIETNAM ENTERPRISE CORP | 123 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VIET NAM | 1,104 |
| CHINA | 657 |
| MALAYSIA | 626 |
| TAIWAN | 267 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 154 |
| THAILAND | 110 |
| INDONESIA | 106 |
| BRAZIL | 98 |
| JAPAN | 64 |
| INDIA | 57 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 993 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 670 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 474 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 183 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 173 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 161 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 161 |
| TACOMA, WA | 147 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 103 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 94 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 292242 — Glutamic acid and its salts. 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 Glutamic acid and its salts
Who imports Glutamic acid and its salts (HS 292242)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Glutamic acid and its salts include DEKO INTERNATIONAL CO LTD, DAESANG AMERICA INC, VEWEI INTERNATIONAL COMPANY, HANDYLEE ENTERPRISE USA CORP, and MITSUBISHI INTERNATIONAL FOOD INGREDIENTS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Glutamic acid and its salts?
DEKO INTERNATIONAL CO LTD is the largest U.S. importer of Glutamic acid and its salts (HS 292242), with 980 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Glutamic acid and its salts?
Leading suppliers shipping Glutamic acid and its salts (HS 292242) to the U.S. include VEDAN VIETNAM ENTERPRISE CORP LTD, AJINORIKI MSG MALAYSIA SDN BHD, SUN DISC CO LTD, DAESANG CORP, and VEDAN VIETNAM ENTERPRISE CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Glutamic acid and its salts are there?
ImportDoor has 3,444 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 292242, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Glutamic acid and its salts imported from?
Glutamic acid and its salts is imported into the U.S. primarily from VIET NAM, CHINA, and MALAYSIA.
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