Somatotropin (growth hormone) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in somatotropin (growth hormone) was worth $599.4 million in 2024, about 16 tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 63% 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 | $599.4M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $1.63B | 15 t |
| 2022 | $1.19B | 24 t |
| 2021 | $668.1M | 25 t |
| 2020 | $646.5M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $541.7M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $510.1M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $582.3M | 26 t |
Top somatotropin (growth hormone) exporting countries
Sweden is the largest exporter with 80% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and the United States. The top three supply 95% between them, out of 33 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $479.7M | 80% |
| Switzerland | $57.8M | 9.7% |
| United States | $31.1M | 5.2% |
| Israel | $12.1M | 2% |
| Austria | $6.3M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 0.6% |
| China | $3.0M | 0.5% |
| India | $593K | 0.1% |
| France | $224K | 0% |
| Germany | $222K | 0% |
| Belgium | $87K | 0% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belgium (67%), Germany (22%) and Denmark (5%). 63 countries imported it, and the top three take 94% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $401.4M | 67% |
| Germany | $133.3M | 22% |
| Denmark | $28.8M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $11.4M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $6.7M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 1.1% |
| United States | $3.6M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 0.3% |
| China | $738K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $631K | 0.1% |
| France | $401K | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $37,936.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $73,312.33 per kg and the United States $6,286.14 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 2937.11: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues. HS 2937 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most somatotropin (growth hormone)?
Sweden exported $479.7 million in 2024, 80% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (10%) and the United States (5%). In all, 33 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most somatotropin (growth hormone)?
Belgium imported $401.4 million in 2024, 67% of world imports, ahead of Germany (22%) and Denmark (5%). The top three importers together take 94%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in somatotropin (growth hormone)?
It was worth $599.4 million in 2024, about 16 tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.63 billion. 33 countries reported exports and 63 reported imports.
What is the average price of somatotropin (growth hormone) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $37,936.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $73,312.33 per kg and the United States $6,286.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for somatotropin (growth hormone)?
The HS code for somatotropin (growth hormone) is subheading 2937.11, 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 2937 page.
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