Plant alkaloids (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plant alkaloids (other) was worth $855.2 million in 2024, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 116% 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 | $855.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $695.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $675.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $634.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $518.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $532.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $477.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $395.4M | 1.2K t |
Top plant alkaloids (other) exporting countries
Switzerland is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by India and Germany. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 90 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $171.5M | 20% |
| India | $146.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $134.9M | 16% |
| United States | $81.4M | 9.5% |
| China | $72.1M | 8.4% |
| France | $35.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $31.6M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $17.4M | 2% |
| Ireland | $17.3M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $16.2M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $13.5M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $13.3M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Italy (13%) and Germany (7%). 132 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $170.1M | 20% |
| Italy | $111.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $62.0M | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $58.9M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $50.1M | 5.9% |
| Sweden | $34.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $31.8M | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $29.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $23.1M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $20.0M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $18.7M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $18.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $138.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $306.37 per kg and Belgium $23.14 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 2939.79: Alkaloids: of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate: salts, esters and other derivatives: n.e.c. in heading no. 2939. HS 2939 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plant alkaloids (other)?
Switzerland exported $171.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by India (17%) and Germany (16%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plant alkaloids (other)?
The United States imported $170.1 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Italy (13%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plant alkaloids (other)?
It was worth $855.2 million in 2024, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 116% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 90 countries reported exports and 132 reported imports.
What is the average price of plant alkaloids (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $138.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $306.37 per kg and Belgium $23.14 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 plant alkaloids (other)?
The HS code for plant alkaloids (other) is subheading 2939.79, 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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