According to customs data, from January to June 2022, China's citric acid export volume was 711,000 tons, an increase of 226,000 tons or 46.6% year-on-year. The average export price from January to June was 1,854.5 US dollars / ton, a year-on-year increase of 120%. From January to June 2022, China imported 961 tons of citric acid. The overall import volume was not large, and the impact on the domestic market was limited. Citric acid industry is a typical export-oriented industry.