Barbiturates trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in barbiturates was worth $57.0 million in 2024, about 281 tonnes. That is an increase of 172% since 2017, and up 32% 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 | $57.0M | 281 t |
| 2023 | $43.1M | 299 t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 427 t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 287 t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 325 t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 314 t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 261 t |
Top barbiturates exporting countries
Exports are led by Ireland (30%), Germany (13%) and India (11%). 35 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $17.3M | 30% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 13% |
| India | $6.4M | 11% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 9% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $4.7M | 8.3% |
| China | $4.5M | 7.8% |
| Hungary | $2.8M | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Estonia | $937K | 1.6% |
| United States | $815K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $195K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Belgium is the biggest buyer with 31% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Italy. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 108 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $17.5M | 31% |
| United States | $6.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 8.8% |
| France | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $884K | 1.6% |
| Colombia | $830K | 1.5% |
| Ethiopia | $754K | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $202.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $288.18 per kg and India $81.09 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 2933.53: Allobarbital (INN), amobarbital (INN), barbital (INN), butalbital (INN), butobarbital, cyclobarbital (INN), methylphenobarbital (INN), pentobarbital (INN), phenobarbital (INN), secbutabarbital (INN), secobarbital (INN) and vinylbital (INN): salts thereof. HS 2933 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most barbiturates?
Ireland exported $17.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and India (11%). In all, 35 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most barbiturates?
Belgium imported $17.5 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in barbiturates?
It was worth $57.0 million in 2024, about 281 tonnes. That is an increase of 172% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 35 countries reported exports and 108 reported imports.
What is the average price of barbiturates per kg?
The world average declared value was about $202.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $288.18 per kg and India $81.09 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 barbiturates?
The HS code for barbiturates is subheading 2933.53, 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 2933 page.
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