Hormone medicines (packaged) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $724.2 million of hormone medicines (packaged) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 143% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $724.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $297.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $226.4M | 701 t |
| 2021 | $186.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $219.4M | 734 t |
| 2019 | $135.6M | 342 t |
| 2018 | $125.0M | 416 t |
| 2017 | $113.4M | 327 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hormone medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from Italy (36%), United States (26%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $258.3M | 36% |
| United States | $187.0M | 26% |
| France | $121.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $43.4M | 6% |
| Switzerland | $30.4M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $27.6M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16.6M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $11.6M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $6.5M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $497.82 per kg, 31% above the world average of $378.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hormone medicines (packaged) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $8.9 million (511 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
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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 3004.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of hormone medicines (packaged) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $724.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($258.3 million), followed by the United States (26%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $497.82 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $378.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hormone medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.4 million in 2017 to $724.2 million in 2024, an increase of 538%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $253.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hormone medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $715.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for hormone medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.39. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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