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Luxembourg: Glutamic Acid Market 2025

Glutamic Acid Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg glutamic acid market contracted significantly to $X in 2022, waning by -64.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Glutamic Acid Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, approx. X kg of glutamic acid and its salts were exported from Luxembourg; falling by -90.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glutamic acid exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) was the main destination for glutamic acid exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled -27.5%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) also remains the key foreign market for glutamic acid and its salts exports from Luxembourg.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to -33.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glutamic acid export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +0.9% per year.

Glutamic Acid Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of glutamic acid and its salts imported into Luxembourg dropped rapidly to X tons, reducing by -67.4% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 132%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, glutamic acid imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of glutamic acid imports to Luxembourg, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +48.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest glutamic acid suppliers to Luxembourg were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +41.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average glutamic acid import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 34% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for glutamic acid and its salts in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Japan, Myanmar and Nigeria, with a combined 28% share of global consumption. Indonesia, Taiwan Chinese), China, Brazil, the Philippines, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

What are the largest producers of glutamic acid and its salts in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of glutamic acid production, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, glutamic acid production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, fivefold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

What are the leading suppliers of glutamic acid and its salts to Luxembourg?

In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of glutamic acid to Luxembourg, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 19% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of glutamic acid and its salts from Luxembourg?

In value terms, Belgium $308) remains the key foreign market for glutamic acid exports from Luxembourg, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France $111), with a 26% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for glutamic acid and its salts in Luxembourg?

The average glutamic acid export price stood at $1,644 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for glutamic acid and its salts in Luxembourg?

In 2021, the average glutamic acid import price amounted to $2,214 per ton, increasing by 3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the glutamic acid market in Luxembourg. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 21102020 - Glutamic acid and its salts

Country coverage:

Luxembourg

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Luxembourg
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024