Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Dextrins. In 2020, Dextrins were the world's 564th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.73B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Dextrins decreased by -0.25%, from $3.74B to $3.73B. Trade in Dextrins represent 0.022% 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 2020 the top exporters of Dextrins were Thailand ($761M), Netherlands ($500M), Germany ($435M), United States ($396M), and France ($347M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Dextrins were China ($396M), Germany ($328M), Japan ($323M), United States ($183M), and United Kingdom ($144M).
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 318th 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.