2025 Export Analysis of China's Essential Balm (HS: 30049054)

2025 Export Analysis of China's Essential Balm (HS: 30049054)

“China’s Tiger Balm holds broad prospects in the international market, delivering significant economic and social benefits. With the advancement of globalization and continuous product innovation, its market position will further strengthen and expand.”

    Essential Balm, also known as "Tiger Balm" or cooling oil, is an ointment made from menthol, camphor, cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil, and other ingredients blended with paraffin. It is commonly used to relieve mosquito bites, skin itching, and minor burns by promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling, and alleviating pain and itching. Additionally, applying the balm to the forehead or temples can help ease symptoms of colds and headaches, providing a cooling and soothing effect.

    With the accelerating pace of life and increasing work pressure, the demand for fatigue relief and mental refreshment has grown significantly. Due to its unique fragrance and instant soothing effects, Essential Balm has become a daily necessity for many consumers.

     According to customs data, China's Essential Balm (HS: 30046054) exports from January to April 2025 reached $8.98 million, a 28.99% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The total export volume was 1,032 tons, up 6.87% year-on-year. Both export value and volume peaked in February 2025, with year-on-year growth rates of 29.77% and 96.55%, respectively.

     Although the overall export trend is upward, April 2025 saw a decline in export volume, dropping 12.59% compared to the same period in 2024.

   Based on data from January to April 2025, from a market perspective, the core market for China’s Tiger Balm (HS: 30049054) is the United States, with total exports amounting to $1.89 million, accounting for 21.05% of total export value, and a volume of 235 tons, making up 22.84% of total exports. Following the U.S. are the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia, contributing 10.1%, 8.16%, and 4.84% of total export value, respectively.

     China’s Tiger Balm is also highly popular in African markets, particularly in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Cameroon. Due to the hot climate in these regions, the cooling and anti-itch properties of Tiger Balm are greatly favored by local populations.In Asian markets, consumers in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia also highly appreciate the quality and effectiveness of Tiger Balm.

     The export of China’s Tiger Balm not only generates substantial foreign exchange earnings for domestic enterprises but also promotes the development of related industries, including raw material cultivation, processing, packaging, and logistics—particularly in the cultivation and processing sectors. Additionally, the widespread use of Tiger Balm has improved quality of life, especially in hot regions.

    In summary, China’s Tiger Balm holds broad prospects in the international market, delivering significant economic and social benefits. With the advancement of globalization and continuous product innovation, its market position will further strengthen and expand.

     As China’s first data company, China Big Trade Data Limited(BTD) provides import and export customs data for over 90 countries from 2010 to the present. It enables precise online analysis of market distribution, detailed trade transactions of enterprises, specific volume-price assessments, supply cycles, and more. This serves as a reliable data foundation for foreign trade companies and industry consulting firms.

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