Norephedrine medicines (packaged) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in norephedrine medicines (packaged) was worth $87.3 million in 2024, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 165% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $87.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $74.5M | 760 t |
| 2022 | $68.0M | 654 t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 2.9K t |
Top norephedrine medicines (packaged) exporting countries
Exports are led by Ireland (49%), Germany (9%) and France (8%). 51 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $43.1M | 49% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 8.7% |
| France | $6.8M | 7.8% |
| Denmark | $5.7M | 6.5% |
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 5.1% |
| Estonia | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| United States | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Finland | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Latvia | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Egypt is the biggest buyer with 74% of world imports, ahead of Estonia and the Philippines. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 80% across 86 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $64.8M | 74% |
| Estonia | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Myanmar | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Cambodia | $891K | 1% |
| Italy | $804K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $696K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $681K | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $68.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Estonia averaged $108.31 per kg and Indonesia $11.98 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 3004.43: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. HS 3004 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most norephedrine medicines (packaged)?
Ireland exported $43.1 million in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by Germany (9%) and France (8%). In all, 51 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most norephedrine medicines (packaged)?
Egypt imported $64.8 million in 2024, 74% of world imports, ahead of Estonia (3%) and the Philippines (2%). The top three importers together take 80%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in norephedrine medicines (packaged)?
It was worth $87.3 million in 2024, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 165% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 51 countries reported exports and 86 reported imports.
What is the average price of norephedrine medicines (packaged) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $68.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Estonia averaged $108.31 per kg and Indonesia $11.98 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 norephedrine medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for norephedrine medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.43, 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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