Opium alkaloids (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in opium alkaloids (other) was worth $293.4 million in 2024, about 391 tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and up 23% 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 | $293.4M | 391 t |
| 2023 | $239.4M | 384 t |
| 2022 | $225.3M | 954 t |
| 2021 | $197.7M | 637 t |
| 2020 | $203.5M | 463 t |
| 2019 | $214.0M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $202.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $197.5M | 13.2K t |
Top opium alkaloids (other) exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by the United States and India. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 50 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $52.8M | 18% |
| United States | $45.0M | 15% |
| India | $39.9M | 14% |
| Hungary | $39.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $25.2M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15.8M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 5.3% |
| Australia | $8.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 2.7% |
| Iran | $6.9M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $6.6M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $6.5M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (18%), the United States (15%) and China (10%). 118 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $53.4M | 18% |
| United States | $43.0M | 15% |
| China | $29.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $25.2M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $23.5M | 8% |
| Japan | $20.2M | 6.9% |
| Brazil | $12.2M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9.8M | 3.4% |
| Serbia | $8.7M | 3% |
| Ukraine | $7.1M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $5.3M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $5.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $750.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3,629.91 per kg and Australia $483.06 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 2939.19: Alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof. HS 2939 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most opium alkaloids (other)?
France exported $52.8 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and India (14%). In all, 50 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most opium alkaloids (other)?
India imported $53.4 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and China (10%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in opium alkaloids (other)?
It was worth $293.4 million in 2024, about 391 tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 50 countries reported exports and 118 reported imports.
What is the average price of opium alkaloids (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $750.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3,629.91 per kg and Australia $483.06 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 opium alkaloids (other)?
The HS code for opium alkaloids (other) is subheading 2939.19, 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 2939 page.
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