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Rhamnogalacturonan i is classified under HS Code 1302.20. This falls under Chapter 13: Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts, specifically Heading 1302 (Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products), under subheading: Pectic substances; pectinates and pectates.
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
119
Across 26 countries
Shipments
2,606
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
36.7M kg
3,961 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 41%
Trade under 1302.20 has increased by 41% over the past 6 months
Trade activity under HS 1302.20 shows a substantial, active pectin supply chain with 119 suppliers, 2,606 shipments, and roughly 36.7 million kg moved between March 2015 and February 2026. The growth score of 41.1 over the recent 180-day window indicates moderate but ongoing trade momentum. This suggests rhamnogalacturonan i, as a pectic substance, likely moves through established pectin distribution networks rather than a dedicated niche channel. However, the data captures all pectic substances, pectinates, and pectates, so the volume is not ingredient-specific. Business implication: formulators can expect reliable pectin-class logistics infrastructure, but should verify that suppliers actually handle rhamnogalacturonan i specifically before assuming availability.
HS code 1302.20 covers 'Pectic substances, pectinates and pectates' under Chapter 13, which includes vegetable saps, extracts, gums, resins, and thickeners. This classification is broad: it captures all pectin-type compounds, not just rhamnogalacturonan i. The trade evidence explicitly notes that supplier activity is associated with the HS code and may not be ingredient-specific, and that many listed entities are logistics providers or unrelated industries. The limit is material: while rhamnogalacturonan i is a pectic substance, the data cannot isolate its individual trade flow from other pectins like HM or LM pectin. Regulatory or sourcing decisions based on this classification must treat it as a proxy for pectin-class supply, not a confirmed rhamnogalacturonan i market signal.
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The supplier landscape appears moderately concentrated at the top but diversified overall. The top five suppliers—Herbstreith & Fox (574 shipments), Cp Kelco Brasil (236), Danisco Mexicana (164), C P Kelco (160), and Cargill France (135)—account for roughly 1,269 of 2,606 total shipments, or about 49%. This indicates significant concentration among a few large pectin manufacturers. However, 119 total suppliers across 26 countries, including smaller entities like Naturex, Caldic, and Apecx, show a broader ecosystem of traders and distributors. For rhamnogalacturonan i, this suggests a few dominant producers likely control most volume, but alternative sources exist. Business implication: buyers may have leverage with major suppliers but should qualify smaller ones for specific rhamnogalacturonan i capability, as the data does not confirm any supplier manufactures this exact molecule.
Key supply risks include over-reliance on a few large pectin producers, potential dormant supplier activity, and classification ambiguity. Several suppliers show zero growth or old shipment dates (e.g., Cargill Deutschland, Fmc Biopolymer), suggesting historical rather than active supply. The data also lists logistics providers and unrelated industries (e.g., Schlumberger, Metal Forms) under this HS code, indicating that some recorded activity is not ingredient production. Additionally, the top customers for major suppliers are often affiliated entities (e.g., Cp Kelco U S, Danisco Usa), suggesting intra-company transfers that may not reflect open-market availability. Further diligence should verify which suppliers actually produce rhamnogalacturonan i, confirm active manufacturing status, and assess whether supply is captive to internal customers or available for external purchase.
Germany dominates the pectin-class trade with 17 suppliers, 1,225 shipments, and 18.6 million kg, followed by Brazil (8 suppliers, 396 shipments, 5.1 million kg), Belgium (6 suppliers, 233 shipments, 3.8 million kg), and Mexico (13 suppliers, 224 shipments, 3.2 million kg). France, Spain, China, and Italy also show meaningful activity. Key supplier names like Cp Kelco (Germany, Brazil), Herbstreith & Fox (Germany), Danisco (Mexico, Brazil), and Yantai Andre Pectin (China) indicate established production and distribution lanes from Europe, Latin America, and Asia. For rhamnogalacturonan i sourcing, Germany and Brazil appear most relevant given their shipment volumes and known pectin manufacturers, but the data does not confirm these lanes carry this specific molecule.
By shipment count
Germany
1,225 shipments
17 suppliers
18.6M kg total weight
Brazil
396 shipments
8 suppliers
5.1M kg total weight
Belgium
233 shipments
6 suppliers
3.8M kg total weight
Mexico
224 shipments
13 suppliers
3.2M kg total weight
France
169 shipments
9 suppliers
1.8M kg total weight
Spain
109 shipments
13 suppliers
1.2M kg total weight
China
83 shipments
11 suppliers
821.1K kg total weight
Italy
74 shipments
10 suppliers
833.4K kg total weight
United Kingdom
41 shipments
5 suppliers
385.9K kg total weight
India
10 shipments
4 suppliers
24.4K kg total weight