Antimalarial medicines (packaged) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in antimalarial medicines (packaged) was worth $506.7 million in 2024, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 72% since 2017, and down 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 | $506.7M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $520.1M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $476.7M | 38.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.97B | 43.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.35B | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $404.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.67B | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.84B | 17.4K t |
Top antimalarial medicines (packaged) exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by China and Denmark. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $174.9M | 35% |
| China | $126.4M | 25% |
| Denmark | $39.6M | 7.8% |
| France | $26.8M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $24.6M | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $18.0M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $17.1M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $10.3M | 2% |
| Italy | $7.9M | 1.6% |
| Norway | $5.8M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Sweden and Nigeria. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 174 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $64.5M | 13% |
| Sweden | $42.0M | 8.3% |
| Nigeria | $39.9M | 7.9% |
| Kenya | $23.7M | 4.7% |
| DR Congo | $23.4M | 4.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $19.0M | 3.8% |
| Angola | $15.8M | 3.1% |
| Niger | $15.0M | 3% |
| Ethiopia | $14.5M | 2.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14.4M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $13.2M | 2.6% |
| Ghana | $13.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $389.17 per kg and India $22.26 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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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 3004.60: Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. HS 3004 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most antimalarial medicines (packaged)?
India exported $174.9 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by China (25%) and Denmark (8%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most antimalarial medicines (packaged)?
France imported $64.5 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Sweden (8%) and Nigeria (8%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in antimalarial medicines (packaged)?
It was worth $506.7 million in 2024, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 72% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.97 billion. 80 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of antimalarial medicines (packaged) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $389.17 per kg and India $22.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for antimalarial medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antimalarial medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.60, in chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3004 page.
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