Hormone medicines (packaged) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hormone medicines (packaged) was worth $41.90 billion in 2024, about 110.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 74% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $41.90B | 110.6K t |
| 2023 | $39.45B | 102.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.13B | 93.4K t |
| 2021 | $38.03B | 92.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.08B | 83.9K t |
| 2019 | $32.32B | 79.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.42B | 75.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.02B | 69.1K t |
Top hormone medicines (packaged) exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Denmark and Germany. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 139 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.21B | 17% |
| Denmark | $6.03B | 14% |
| Germany | $4.88B | 12% |
| France | $3.35B | 8% |
| Austria | $3.05B | 7.3% |
| United States | $3.00B | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.66B | 6.4% |
| Ireland | $2.08B | 5% |
| Belgium | $1.62B | 3.9% |
| China | $1.51B | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.24B | 3% |
| Netherlands | $826.4M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (18%), Switzerland (7%) and the United Kingdom (7%). 214 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.57B | 18% |
| Switzerland | $3.03B | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.87B | 6.8% |
| Germany | $2.66B | 6.3% |
| China | $2.59B | 6.2% |
| France | $2.43B | 5.8% |
| Japan | $1.67B | 4% |
| Italy | $1.65B | 4% |
| Belgium | $1.60B | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.36B | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $1.24B | 3% |
| Brazil | $1.16B | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $378.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $8,367.45 per kg and France $293.44 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 Hormone medicines (packaged) (HS 3004.39) 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 3004.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. HS 3004 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hormone medicines (packaged)?
Italy exported $7.21 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Denmark (14%) and Germany (12%). In all, 139 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hormone medicines (packaged)?
The United States imported $7.57 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland (7%) and the United Kingdom (7%). 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 hormone medicines (packaged)?
It was worth $41.90 billion in 2024, about 110.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 74% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 139 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of hormone medicines (packaged) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $378.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $8,367.45 per kg and France $293.44 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hormone medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for hormone medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.39, 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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