Steroidal hormones (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steroidal hormones (other) was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $2.48B | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.39B | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.41B | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.00B | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.99B | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.19B | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.57B | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.62B | 1.5K t |
Top steroidal hormones (other) exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 77 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $845.5M | 34% |
| China | $352.3M | 14% |
| United States | $261.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $229.0M | 9.2% |
| France | $177.6M | 7.2% |
| Sweden | $158.4M | 6.4% |
| India | $104.9M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $81.0M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $76.0M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $43.3M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $28.9M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $20.8M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Australia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 141 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $453.0M | 18% |
| Canada | $319.4M | 13% |
| Australia | $264.6M | 11% |
| France | $259.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $222.2M | 9% |
| Germany | $120.2M | 4.9% |
| India | $114.5M | 4.6% |
| United States | $104.7M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $84.9M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $67.8M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $35.3M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $31.0M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1,477.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $20,562.05 per kg and China $365.99 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 2937.29: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone), halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, oestrogen and progestogens. HS 2937 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steroidal hormones (other)?
Belgium exported $845.5 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and the United States (11%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steroidal hormones (other)?
Italy imported $453.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Canada (13%) and Australia (11%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steroidal hormones (other)?
It was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $4.19 billion. 77 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of steroidal hormones (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1,477.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $20,562.05 per kg and China $365.99 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 steroidal hormones (other)?
The HS code for steroidal hormones (other) is subheading 2937.29, 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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