Antibiotics (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in antibiotics (other) was worth $7.46 billion in 2024, about 63.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.46B | 63.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.27B | 56.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.23B | 58.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.97B | 61.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.10B | 59.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.96B | 58.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.17B | 57.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.90B | 60.5K t |
Top antibiotics (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (38%), Switzerland (11%) and Italy (9%). 109 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.81B | 38% |
| Switzerland | $818.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $691.2M | 9.3% |
| India | $621.9M | 8.3% |
| United States | $582.5M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $300.4M | 4% |
| Spain | $201.5M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $186.7M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $176.8M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $163.7M | 2.2% |
| France | $111.7M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $93.8M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (14%), India (13%) and China (6%). 190 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.08B | 14% |
| India | $940.6M | 13% |
| China | $458.9M | 6.2% |
| United States | $423.8M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $307.5M | 4.1% |
| France | $303.9M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $243.4M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $226.2M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $210.8M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $183.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $175.9M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $163.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $116.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $1,719.54 per kg and Spain $68.62 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Antibiotics (other) (HS 2941.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2941.90: Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941. HS 2941 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most antibiotics (other)?
China exported $2.81 billion in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (11%) and Italy (9%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most antibiotics (other)?
Italy imported $1.08 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of India (13%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in antibiotics (other)?
It was worth $7.46 billion in 2024, about 63.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $9.17 billion. 109 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of antibiotics (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $116.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $1,719.54 per kg and Spain $68.62 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for antibiotics (other)?
The HS code for antibiotics (other) is subheading 2941.90, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2941 page.
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