Vitamin medicines (packaged) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vitamin medicines (packaged) was worth $4.72 billion in 2024, about 232.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and up 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 | $4.72B | 232.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.64B | 228.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.68B | 232.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.99B | 231.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.45B | 189.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.11B | 176.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.38B | 184.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.39B | 183.6K t |
Top vitamin medicines (packaged) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by the United States and the Netherlands. The top three supply 31% between them, out of 148 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $674.7M | 14% |
| United States | $444.9M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $340.2M | 7.2% |
| France | $287.1M | 6.1% |
| India | $269.7M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $175.4M | 3.7% |
| China | $164.6M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $146.3M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $145.9M | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $129.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $125.3M | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $121.1M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 6% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $303.7M | 6.4% |
| United States | $263.4M | 5.6% |
| Russia | $259.9M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $253.3M | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $192.6M | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $134.0M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $127.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $120.5M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $115.6M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $110.6M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $109.9M | 2.3% |
| France | $104.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $57.41 per kg and India $6.24 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 Vitamin medicines (packaged) (HS 3004.50) 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale. HS 3004 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Germany exported $674.7 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vitamin medicines (packaged)?
China imported $303.7 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Russia (6%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vitamin medicines (packaged)?
It was worth $4.72 billion in 2024, about 232.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.99 billion. 148 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $57.41 per kg and India $6.24 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 vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50, 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 3004 page.
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