Lactose and lactose syrup, containing at least 99% lactose HS 1702.11

Lactose and lactose syrup, containing at least 99% lactose, as anhydrous lactose

Where else to sell

1. South Africa

Canada already sells South Africa C$5.6M of lactose and lactose syrup, containing at least 99% lactose ▲90% vs 2024.

2. China

China imports ~C$281M of lactose and lactose syrup, containing at least 99% lactose a year (2023), 13 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. New Zealand 0% Tariff free CPTPP

New Zealand imports ~C$175M of lactose and lactose syrup, containing at least 99% lactose a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

1. 1

   Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification for SMEs (AAFC), not CanExport. AAFC pays up to 70% of eligible costs; the intake opened February 13, 2026 and stays open to September 30, 2030, or until the $75M is committed.

2. 2

   Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for South Africa, China and New Zealand. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

Related

• 1702.30 Glucose & glucose syrup C$101M to US
• 1702.60 Fructose & fruct syrup C$32M to US
• 1702.40 Glucose, including syrup C$22M to US
• 1702.90 Sugars & syrups C$22M to US
• 1703.10 Cane molasses C$20M to US
• 1703.90 Molasses C$624k to US
• 1702.19 Lactose and lactose syrup, not elsewhere specified C$5k to US