Corticosteroid hormones trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in corticosteroid hormones was worth $271.2 million in 2024, about 677 tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $271.2M | 677 t |
| 2023 | $283.7M | 538 t |
| 2022 | $298.4M | 517 t |
| 2021 | $247.7M | 485 t |
| 2020 | $287.2M | 560 t |
| 2019 | $311.0M | 503 t |
| 2018 | $295.6M | 478 t |
| 2017 | $282.1M | 429 t |
Top corticosteroid hormones exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 60% of world exports, followed by the United States and France. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $161.4M | 60% |
| United States | $23.4M | 8.6% |
| France | $20.2M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $17.9M | 6.6% |
| India | $17.8M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $4.6M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 154 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $41.7M | 15% |
| United States | $25.4M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $20.8M | 7.7% |
| Brazil | $16.2M | 6% |
| France | $12.9M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $12.7M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $10.0M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $9.6M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $6.2M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 2% |
| Pakistan | $5.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $400.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1,329.35 per kg and France $176.22 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 Corticosteroid hormones (HS 2937.21) 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 2937.21: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone). HS 2937 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most corticosteroid hormones?
China exported $161.4 million in 2024, 60% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and France (7%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most corticosteroid hormones?
India imported $41.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in corticosteroid hormones?
It was worth $271.2 million in 2024, about 677 tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $311.0 million. 71 countries reported exports and 154 reported imports.
What is the average price of corticosteroid hormones per kg?
The world average declared value was about $400.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1,329.35 per kg and France $176.22 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 corticosteroid hormones?
The HS code for corticosteroid hormones is subheading 2937.21, 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 2937 page.
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