Chondron Price — China Factory EXW 2026

Chondron price Spec: China national standards

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 31,380.53 / MT · VAT excluded +7539.8230 (32.00%) as of 20210323

Newest Price 31,380.53

Price Date 20210323

Day's Change +7,539.82

Day's Range 31,380.53 - 38,920.35

Month's Change +12,982.3

Month's Range 31,380.53 - 44,362.83

Year's Change -5,528.76

Year's Range 31,380.53 - 36,909.29

Watch the feedstock side too. Raw cartilage prices from pigs, cattle and sharks keep rising, squeezing margins for smaller producers. Consolidation is inevitable, and buyers should...

Also known as Chondroitin sulfate sodium salt, chondroitin 4-sulfate sodium salt from bovine trachea, Chondroitin sulfate A sodium salt, Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium

Opinions

What is driving the recent downturn in China's chondroitin sulfate market?

Watch the feedstock side too. Raw cartilage prices from pigs, cattle and sharks keep rising, squeezing margins for smaller producers. Consolidation is inevitable, and buyers should lock in supply contracts with larger, vertically integrated players like Dongcheng to avoid disruption.

Do glucosamine and chondroitin supplements actually work for joint health?

The efficacy data is underwhelming, but the regulatory split is key. In China, chondroitin sodium is a pharmacopoeia-listed drug with 9 API approvals, while supplements face looser standards. This creates a quality arbitrage opportunity for exporters targeting pharmaceutical buyers in regulated markets.

Chondron price context

What drives Chondron prices

What is driving the recent downturn in China's chondroitin sulfate market?: Watch the feedstock side too. Raw cartilage prices from pigs, cattle and sharks keep rising, squeezing margins for smaller producers. Consolidation is inevitabl...

Do glucosamine and chondroitin supplements actually work for joint health?: The efficacy data is underwhelming, but the regulatory split is key. In China, chondroitin sodium is a pharmacopoeia-listed drug with 9 API approvals, while sup...

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Overview

Chondroitin sulfate sodium salt (CAS 9082-07-9) is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan extracted from animal cartilage, appearing as a white to off-white powder that decomposes above 205°C. It is widely used as a dietary supplement and pharmaceutical ingredient for joint and cardiovascular health.

Dietary supplements: supports cartilage repair, joint lubrication, and relief of osteoarthritis symptoms such as pain and reduced mobility.
Pharmaceuticals: used in the management of arthritis, hyperlipidemia, neuralgia, angina, and myocardial infarction.
Veterinary: included in joint-care formulations for aging pets, particularly dogs.
Cosmetics: promotes tissue repair and collagen synthesis in skin-care products.

China is a major global producer of chondroitin sulfate, with output spanning pharmaceutical-grade, high-specification food-grade, and ordinary food-grade material. Production is based on extraction from porcine and bovine cartilage, and the majority of output is exported to markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Key domestic producers:
Dongcheng Pharmaceutical – leading producer of pharmaceutical and food-grade chondroitin sulfate.

Properties

Name

Chondron

Chondroitin sulfate sodium salt

chondroitin 4-sulfate sodium salt from bovine trachea

Chondroitin sulfate A sodium salt

Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium

CAS Number

9082-07-9

EINECS No.

618-658-8

Risk Codes

24/25

HS Code

3001909099

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