Pseudoephedrine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pseudoephedrine was worth $59.4 million in 2024, about 853 tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $59.4M | 853 t |
| 2023 | $69.4M | 943 t |
| 2022 | $55.5M | 815 t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 580 t |
| 2020 | $54.1M | 792 t |
| 2019 | $57.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $59.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $58.0M | 1.1K t |
Top pseudoephedrine exporting countries
Exports are led by India (52%), Germany (36%) and Switzerland (5%). 24 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 92%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $30.6M | 52% |
| Germany | $21.3M | 36% |
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| China | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $764K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $548K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $516K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $228K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $213K | 0.4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $164K | 0.3% |
| United States | $156K | 0.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $125K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), Switzerland (6%) and Canada (6%). 86 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.0M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| Chile | $2.9M | 5% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Argentina | $2.1M | 3.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $69.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $325.23 per kg and India $57.45 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 Pseudoephedrine (HS 2939.42) 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 2939.42: Alkaloids: pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts. HS 2939 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pseudoephedrine?
India exported $30.6 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Germany (36%) and Switzerland (5%). In all, 24 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pseudoephedrine?
The United States imported $6.0 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland (6%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pseudoephedrine?
It was worth $59.4 million in 2024, about 853 tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $69.4 million. 24 countries reported exports and 86 reported imports.
What is the average price of pseudoephedrine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $69.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $325.23 per kg and India $57.45 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 pseudoephedrine?
The HS code for pseudoephedrine is subheading 2939.42, 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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