Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Dextrins. In 2021, Dextrins were the world's 574th most traded product, with a total trade of $4.35B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Dextrins grew by 16.5%, from $3.74B to $4.35B. Trade in Dextrins represent 0.021% of total world trade.
Dextrins are a part of Glues, starches, & albuminoid products. They include Dextrins and other modified starches and Glues based on starches, or modified starches.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Dextrins were Thailand ($866M), Netherlands ($540M), Germany ($491M), United States ($433M), and France ($387M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Dextrins were China ($482M), Germany ($380M), Japan ($366M), United States ($220M), and Indonesia ($145M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Dextrins was 13.6%, making it the 237th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Dextrins ranks 336th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Dextrins are used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and extender. They are also used as a raw material for other food additives, such as pectin. Modified starches are used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. They are also used as a raw material for other food additives, such as pectin. Glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches are used in the manufacture of paper products and cardboard boxes.