Human vaccines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in human vaccines was worth $51.09 billion in 2024, about 42.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 97% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $51.09B | 42.3K t |
| 2023 | $64.90B | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $90.09B | 44.2K t |
| 2021 | $112.82B | 51.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.18B | 39.0K t |
| 2019 | $32.27B | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.86B | 28.8K t |
| 2017 | $25.93B | 26.0K t |
Top human vaccines exporting countries
Exports are led by Belgium (27%), Ireland (24%) and the United States (12%). 122 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 63%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $13.58B | 27% |
| Ireland | $12.42B | 24% |
| United States | $6.30B | 12% |
| France | $4.12B | 8.1% |
| Italy | $3.27B | 6.4% |
| Germany | $2.00B | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $1.83B | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.57B | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.14B | 2.2% |
| India | $1.13B | 2.2% |
| Canada | $663.8M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $484.5M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.41B | 18% |
| Belgium | $6.80B | 13% |
| China | $4.97B | 9.7% |
| Germany | $3.41B | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $2.17B | 4.2% |
| Japan | $1.87B | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.60B | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.55B | 3% |
| France | $1.45B | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.23B | 2.4% |
| Canada | $1.21B | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.15B | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1,208.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $3,135.11 per kg and France $453.62 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 Human vaccines (HS 3002.20) 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 3002.20: Vaccines: for human medicine. HS 3002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most human vaccines?
Belgium exported $13.58 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Ireland (24%) and the United States (12%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most human vaccines?
The United States imported $9.41 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (13%) and China (10%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in human vaccines?
It was worth $51.09 billion in 2024, about 42.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 97% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $112.82 billion. 122 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of human vaccines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1,208.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $3,135.11 per kg and France $453.62 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 human vaccines?
The HS code for human vaccines is subheading 3002.20, 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 3002 page.
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