Other medicaments (bulk) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other medicaments (bulk) was worth $11.22 billion in 2024, about 157.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $11.22B | 157.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.48B | 168.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.22B | 172.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.92B | 149.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.86B | 177.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.82B | 183.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.75B | 185.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.72B | 170.0K t |
Top other medicaments (bulk) exporting countries
Exports are led by Portugal (16%), the United States (15%) and Switzerland (7%). 148 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 39%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.79B | 16% |
| United States | $1.73B | 15% |
| Switzerland | $825.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $731.5M | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $712.0M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $617.8M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $573.8M | 5.1% |
| France | $546.5M | 4.9% |
| India | $464.7M | 4.1% |
| China | $462.3M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $393.2M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $369.3M | 3.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), Germany (14%) and Canada (8%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.80B | 16% |
| Germany | $1.52B | 14% |
| Canada | $860.9M | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $796.3M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $697.0M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $589.7M | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $564.3M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $431.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $357.0M | 3.2% |
| China | $336.3M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $244.0M | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $183.9M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $71.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $2,270.74 per kg and France $56.59 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 3003.90: Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale). HS 3003 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other medicaments (bulk)?
Portugal exported $1.79 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and Switzerland (7%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other medicaments (bulk)?
The United States imported $1.80 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (14%) and Canada (8%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other medicaments (bulk)?
It was worth $11.22 billion in 2024, about 157.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $15.75 billion. 148 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of other medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $71.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $2,270.74 per kg and France $56.59 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 other medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for other medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.90, 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 3003 page.
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